Reinforcement with 892 New Haitian Police Officers

Vladimir Paraison, Acting Director General of the Haitian National Police (PNH), announced preparations for the graduation ceremony of the first 35th class, comprising 892 officers from the PNH's P4000 Program. These officers, trained to combat bandits throughout the country, will bolster the police force to ensure security in areas liberated from gangs, allowing residents to return to their homes.

Northeast : Alert Regarding Counterfeit US Dollars

The Northeast Departmental Directorate of Commerce and Industry is urging residents of the Northeast to be extremely vigilant regarding a network of criminals circulating counterfeit US dollars. All merchants and citizens are advised to take all necessary precautions when conducting financial transactions. Anyone involved or complicit will be subject to the penalties provided by law.

Taiwan : Donation of 8,208 tons of Rice

Ambassador Cheng-hao Hu renewed the partnership between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Mario Nicoleau, Director General of Food For The Poor (FFTP), on January 8, 2026, by signing a donation agreement for 8,208 metric tons of rice for 2026, to help the most vulnerable population in Haiti.

UNESCO's words of condolence

UNESCO expresses its deepest sympathy following the death of Professor Jean Coulanges https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-46611-icihaiti-obituary-passing-of-professor-jean-coulanges-haitian-anthropologist-and-artist.html UNESCO pays tribute to the memory of a committed intellectual whose work has profoundly served culture, knowledge, and dialogue. UNESCO extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

Jean Jean Roosevelt appointed to the COJF

Author, singer, composer, guitarist, and percussionist Jean Jean Roosevelt, a native of Jérémie, announced his appointment to the Steering Committee of the Francophonie Games (COJF) for the 2026–2029 term. A strategic body of the International Committee of the Francophonie Games (CIJF), the Steering Committee comprises 17 voting members representing member States and governments. This appointment strengthens Haiti's presence within the Francophonie's decision-making bodies and highlights the country's cultural influence on the international stage.

Canada : Condolences from the Embassy of Haiti

The Embassy of Haiti in Canada learned with sadness of the passing of Joseph Dieudonné Larose https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-46604-icihaiti-obituary-death-of-dieudonne-larose-the-nation-pays-tribute.html, an iconic figure in Haitian music, which occurred in Canada on January 9, 2026. It extends its sincere condolences to his family, loved ones, and the Haitian music community.

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