U-21 Taekwondo : Ava, Silver Medal at the World Championships

Haitian taekwondo athlete Ava Soon Lee (19 years old) won the silver medal at the U-21 World Taekwondo Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. "[...] Your determination, discipline, and fighting spirit have truly paid off. What an incredible achievement on the world stage! You make everyone so proud!” Haitian Taekwondo Federation.

American man indicted for sexually assaulting on Haitian minors

A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has formally indicted Jeriah Mast, 44, of Millersburg, Ohio, for sexually assaulting four Haitian minors during his trips to Haiti between 2002 and 2019, notably with the organization Christian Aid Ministries.

The D1 Championship victim of insecurity

Launched in November 2025, the new season of the Haitian D1 Championship has seen several matches in the Northern Group postponed, primarily in the Artibonite region, after only four matchdays. This series of interruptions casts doubt on the championship's ability to be completed.

New York Adopts "Haitian Konpa Day"

On Thursday, December 4th, 2025, the New York City Council unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming Haitian Konpa Day, officially recognizing the iconic musical genre of Haitian culture, which will be celebrated every July 26.

ONI : Warning

The General Directorate of the National Identification Office (ONI) is warning the public about a fraudulent message circulating on social media under the name "Mesaj Leta voye pou nou" (Government Message Sent to Us). In a statement, the institution clarifies that this message, attributed to the ONI, is "unauthorized, unfounded, and lacks any legitimacy and does not originate from any of its recognized departments."

OAS and Canada Discuss Elections and the GSF

Albert Ramdin, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), met with Ambassador André Giroux, Canada's Ambassador to Port-au-Prince. He shared his analysis of the security situation : "[...] we agreed on the need to strengthen the framework for free and fair elections in which all Haitians can participate. We also discussed support for the implementation of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), particularly in the area of ​​port security, which remains a key focus of cooperation with the Canadian mission."

HL/ HaitiLibre