Mirebalais Public Market Set on Fire

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, the Mirebalais public market, built in 2014 in the heart of the commune at a cost of $6 million under the Martelly/Lamothe government https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-14200-haiti-reconstruction-tour-of-minister-rotchild-in-the-centre.html , was set on fire by unidentified individuals. Former MP Abel Descolines reacted emotionally to this tragedy, highlighting the major economic impact of this criminal act on the merchants, their families, and the entire commune of Mirebalais.

USA : Towards a 3.5% tax on diaspora remittances

A 3.5% Trump tax on money transfers from the United States could deprive Haiti of at least $130 million annually. This measure has already passed the House of Representatives and is now awaiting ratification by the Senate. This tax will apply to remittances sent by non-U.S. citizens, including permanent residents and visa holders. U.S. citizens would be exempt, provided they use authorized operators and prove their status. This tax applies to all countries whose diasporas send remittances to their families back home.

NBA Finals : Thunder and Pacers tied

In Game 2 of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lost Game 1 111-110 ( https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45069-haiti-news-zapping.html ), defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-107 on Sunday, tying the NBA Finals [1-1]. Game 3 will take place Wednesday in Indianapolis.

DR : 1,422 Haitians deported in 24 hours

On Friday, June 6, in coordination with state security services, the Directorate General of Migration (DGM) arrested 1,984 Haitian migrants in an irregular migration situation and deported 1,422 of them. The operations covered Greater Santo Domingo, Santiago, La Vega, Dajabón, Elías Piña, and Jimaní, among other strategic locations. Those arrested were duly registered and transferred to detention centers before being handed over to the appropriate authorities at border crossings.

Sunrise Airways : Insurance Guarantee, an Exception

The guarantee to the insurer, in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit for the benefit of the private Haitian company Sunrise Airways https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45063-haiti-flash-resumption-of-domestic-flights-including-port-au-prince.html remains an exception. The Haitian government does not plan to provide such a guarantee to help other companies cover the high cost of their insurance premiums.

Lièvre National School Rebuilt

Destroyed by the violent earthquake of August 14, 2021, the Lièvre National School in Petit-Trou de Nippes has risen from its ruins. Today, thanks to a brand-new building financed by the National Education Fund (FNE) under the auspices of the Ministry of National Education, this school has the capacity to accommodate more than 500 students.

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