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CCCAN : Swimming : 4 medals for Haiti

At the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation (CCCAN) tournament (August 14 to 19, 2023), Haiti won 4 medals, Alexandre Grand'Pierre a gold medal in the 100m breaststroke (time 1:03:65 ); Christian Jérôme a gold medal in the 50m Fly (time 26:30); Raphaël Grand’Pierre, a silver medal in the 100m freestyle (time 52:53 national record) and Christian Jérôme a bronze medal in the 100m freestyle (time 54:11).



Lynching at Grand Vincent

Friday, August 18 in the morning, the inhabitants of Grand Vincent (Commune of Roseaux, Dept. of Grand'Anse), lynched "Mérital" thus known and then burned his body, accused by public clamor of cattle theft.



PNH : 2 robbers killed

Friday August 18, 2023, the National Police of Haiti (PNH) mortally wounded 2 robbers, in the Commune of Pétion-Ville while they were on board a minibus, during exchanges of fire with the police forces.



Funeral of Boniface Alexandre : Thank you from the family

Friday, August 18, 2023, the family of the late former President Boniface Alexandre in a note addressed their words of thanks to the entire Nation, to the Government and to all layers of society for their mark of sympathy, on the occasion funeral of Boniface Alexandre.



350 people lynched:

"From April 24 until mid-August, more than 350 people were lynched in Haiti by the population and vigilante groups. Among those killed are 310 suspected gang members, 46 members of the public and a police officer.



Weather : Stormy showers announced caution

Thundery showers expected due to an area of low pressure that could develop into a tropical depression this weekend. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the North-East, Center, Artibonite, West, South-East, South and Grand-Anse at the end of the day. Be cautious of impending rainfall and stay informed to ensure your safety.



HL/ HaitiLibre

















