Haiti - Security: After Petit-Goave The Former Soldiers Go To Les Cayes

Haiti - Security : After Petit-Goâve the former soldiers go to Les Cayes
28/04/2015 10:38:01

After a noticed visit to Petit-Goâve last Friday http://www.haitilibre.com/article-13685-haiti-securite-des-anciens-militaires-des-fad-h-en-tournee-d-inspection.html it is the residents of Les Cayes, who were surprised on Saturday afternoon to see a group of former soldiers in fatigues, claiming to be of Armed Forces of Haiti demobilized, crossed their city without incident.

A presence that has aroused some apprehension in the population, who questioned about the presence of these soldiers, especially that no local authority seemed to be able to explain...

Following these repeated military presences, Lener Renauld, the Minister of Defence recalls in a press note "being the only body mandated to implement the Government's Roadmap for National Defense, no provision aiming a recruiting with mobilizing effect has been arrested so far.

Accordingly, any demobilized soldier challenged by issues relating to its status is invited to contact the competent service of the Ministry, namely the Military demobilized Management Office (BGMD).

Furthermore, the Ministry appeals to the sense of discipline and vigilance of the military, so that they take their distance vis-à-vis of all those who improperly claim to be of Armed Forces of Haiti, while sowing trouble and disorder, conduct incompatible with military ethics and the republican order."

See also :
http://www.haitilibre.com/article-13685-haiti-securite-des-anciens-militaires-des-fad-h-en-tournee-d-inspection.html

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Haiti: Defense Reminds, Army Recruitment Has Not Begun

Haiti: Defense reminds, army recruitment has not begun

Written by Staff Writer on 28 April 2015.

 

            

Defense Minister Lener Renauld [file]

 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (sentinel.ht) - Defense Minister Lener Renauld, on Monday, issued a press statement to remind the general public that no provision for a mobilizing effect on army recruitment has yet been arrested thus far.

April 27, 2015

 

April 27, 2015

Haiti - Agriculture: Animal Health Review And Perspective (2011 - 2017)

Haiti - Agriculture : Animal health review and perspective (2011-2017)
27/04/2015 12:45:03

In 1986 there were only 4 Haitian veterinarians across the country, today there are about 70 that frame 1,565 community animal health workers who provide services at the 570 communal sections of the country.

The strengthening of animal health programs have allowed to reduce losses due to animal diseases in livestock (among others: Coal, New castle, Classical Swine Fever, Teshen and parasitic diseases), to reduce the risk of animal diseasetransmission to humans and the risk of introduction of exotic diseases due to increased international trade.

Results obtained at 31 December (2011-2014) :

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  At the 570 communal sections of the country, about 75% of "Gwoupman sante bèt" (GSB) are functional and support the coordination of the various programs implemented by the Community veterinary agents such as livestock identification, vaccinations (coal, rabies and Newcastle), the revolving credit in goats. Moreover, federations were created n at least 60% of the 140 communes of country and have integrated the municipal Committees of animal health and the departmental committees monitoring of cattle identification program ;
  
• The availability of veterinary workers in all communal sections of the country has been strengthened by the formation of 315 new veterinary agents (150 directly by the Ministry and 165 in partnership with NGOs such as Heifer International (114) and the Veterinary Christian Mission (51). 1,250 agents were recycled, the country now has about 1,565 community veterinary agents. These agents are not civil servants but vaccinate animals on behalf of the State and they are paid by farmers ;
  
• Regular vaccination operations were carried out on an annual basis against anthrax, rabies, Classical Swine Fever (CSF) and Newcastle disease. In addition, a recovery system of breeders contributions is being structured ;
  
• A vaccine against Teschen disease has been developed, tested and manufactured in large quantities (500 000 doses). It is currently available for farmers and vaccination was initiated ;
  
• To support the national logistics of vaccination, vaccine conservation units (numbering 146)to veterinary use, consisting of solar refrigerators were installed in 95% of the 140 communes in the country ;
  
• A partnership was concluded with a group of civil society, including the "National Federation of Haitian Milk Producers' (FENAPWOLA) for the collection of contributions of breeders who must ensure the replenishment of vaccines and other inputs for livestock identification with the Ministry of Agriculture through the Production Department and Animal Health ;
  
• At the Veterinary Laboratory and control of food quality of Tamarinier, the Ministry benefits for the past 10 years, of the technical support of the Cuban cooperation, of the Tuskigee University, of the Chibas Foundation, etc... and of international financing, which allows among other things, to make the training of technicians. A restructuring plan of the laboratory was developed and some development works are underway. Premises were also prepared to host proximity laboratories in provinces ;
  
• Quarantine stations have been built or rehabilitated in all ports and international airports and border crossings points ;
  
• Since December 2014, the control of the slaughter of cattle has been strengthened throughout the territory of the North and Northeast departments, and was initiated in the other eight departments of the Republic ;
  
• The Ministry of Agriculture has developed and initiated a "strategic and investment plan for the modernization of zoo-phytosanitary protection services and food safety" ;
  
• The funding of Departmental centers of health protection has been negotiated with international partners and their construction are under study ;
  
• The draft law on modernization of health care services has been developed and provides for the creation of the "Health Agency of animals, plants and health food inspection", also a Draft Veterinary Public Health Code was prepared. Meanwhile the Ministry has decided to consolidate all directorates involved in animal and plant health protection within the Health Protection Unit (UPS).

Perspective (2015-2017) :
The financing of the implementation of the "strategic and investment plan for the modernization of zoo-phytosanitary protection services and food safety" is provided in part through funding from the World Bank (RESEPAG Project), of the IDB (new grant agreement in preparation), the EU and the Treasury. This will allow to continue :

• The strengthening of GSB in all communal sections as well as communal committees of animal health and of departmental committees for monitoring cattle identification program ;
  
• The construction of the first 3 Departmental Centers of Health Protection;
  
• The strengthening and sustainability of all regular immunization programs ;
  
• The implementation of the restructuring plan for the Veterinary Laboratory and of control of food quality of amarinier. Some departmental laboratories will be equipped and put into operation ;
  
• The operationalization of all animal and plant quarantine stations ;
  
• The basic control of slaughter in all major abattoirs in the country that will evolve gradually towards true health inspection where slaughter conditions permit it ;
  
• The preparation of a project to reopen the technical school of The preparation of a project to reopen the technical school health and animal production ;
  
• The presentation of the resumption of the training program for new veterinarians with Cuban cooperation ;
  
• Presented to the Council of Ministers of the draft law on the modernization of health protection services and of Veterinary Public Health Code.

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The Argentine Contingent Of Gonaives, Is About To Leave Haiti

Haiti - Security : The Argentine contingent of Gonaives, is about to leave Haiti
26/04/2015 09:35:57

The Argentine contingent of the MINUSTAH stationed in Gonaïves, about to permanently leave Haiti, a process that will end in May.

A total of 431 peacekeepers of the 20th Argentine Battalion (ARGBATT) participated in midweek to a formal farewell ceremony in the city of Gonaïves (northwest of the capital) in the presence of Sandra Honoré Head of the Minustah and Representative of the United Nations, the Argentine Ambassador to Haiti, Alejandro Guillermo del Mundo Escobal, of secretary of the coordination of military aid to the Argentine Ministry of Defence, Pedro Roberto Corti, the Commissioner Serge Therriault of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) and Berson Soljour, departmental Director of the PNH.

The Minustah recalled that "since its first rotation, no fewer than 8,560 peacekeepers of Argentina participated in the Minustah, including more than 200 women." In addition to patrolling the South American contingent in Gonaïves, provided water and medical assistance to orphanages and people in remote municipalities in the department of Artibonite (North West).

The soldiers of the Argentine contingent stationed in Gonaïves will join 47 other of aviation stationed in Port-au-Prince that will also complete their mission and return to Argentina over the next two or three weeks.

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Dominican Republic Trains Haitian Air Traffic Controllers

Haiti - Security : Dominican Republic trains Haitian air traffic controllers
26/04/2015 09:57:43

A delegation from the Academy of Aeronautical Sciences (ASCA) of the Institute of the Dominican Civil Aviation (IDAC) is in Haiti to monitor the training actions offered by the Academy to the Haitian aviation authority.

The IDAC's training Commissioners led by Juan César Thomas, Director of Studies, visited the facilities of the National Office of the Civil Aviation (OFNAC) of Haiti, in Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien.

To date, 23 Haitian technicians were trained by ASCA in the areas of air traffic control in Haiti. The graduation of a new class of air traffic controllers is scheduled for May 8 in the presence of the new Director General of OFNAC Jean Olivier, who expressed during that visit his desire to continue the bilateral relations between the two authorities.

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List Of All Candidates Registered For Legislative

Haiti - FLASH : List of all candidates registered for legislative
26/04/2015 11:20:25

Since Friday the Provisional Electoral Council proceeds to the treatment of candidature files consisting in the review and validation of the documents of each of the candidates to the legislative elections 2015.

The list of all candidates registered we publish includes the name of the candidate, the banner of the political party, the elected position (deputy or senator), department and the constituency.

Remember that all registered candidates, will not be approved and many will undoubtedly go home...

A revised final list will be published at the end of processing of all files.

Let's us reclall that out a total of 2,350 preregistered, 2,029 have registered (86.3%), 321 unregistered. 162 women and 1,867 men or 9% female participation.

At the Senate on 305 preregistered, 262 have registered (85.9%), 43 unregistered.

At the deputation on 2,045 preregistered, 1,767 have registered (86.4%), 278 unregistered.

Download the list of all registered candidates (before verification) : http://www.haitilibre.com/docs/liste_des_candidats_inscrits_avril_15.pdf

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New Developments On The Renewal Of The HOPE Act

Haiti - Economy : New Developments on the renewal of the HOPE Act
(Haiti Libre) - 26/04/2015 12:33:24

The Association of Industries of Haiti (ADIH) congratulates the Commission on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Finance Committee of the US Senate of having voted in committee on 22 and 23 April respectively, the legislative act which aims the Extension and Improvement of the "African Growth and Opportunity Act." (AGOA, H.R. 1891).

Recall that this legislation that was presented to both Houses by members of the two Democrats and Republicans parties on April 16, contains a fundamental provision, which extended the HOPE / HELP program for 5 years, until September 30 2025. It also plans to extend for a period of 7 years a key provision of the program known as the Value Rule name due to expire in 2018, until September 30, 2025 as well.

This extension will offer Haiti the certainty needed to continue on the path to success, ensure the revival of its economy and attract new investments, what will ensure the Haitian apparel industry a continuous growth. A sector that currently employed more than 36,000 workers (75% women), which produces 90% of exports of country, or 845 million US dollars.

The House of Representatives and the Senate is planning to review legislation HOPE / HELP ((Haitian hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership for Encouragement), before the end of May. It should then be signed by the US President to become a law.

These very encouraging results are the fruit of the efforts of successive missions since May 2014 by Georges B. Sassine and Lionel Delatour, respectively Adviser and Consultant at ADIH. They were sometimes accompanied by Carl-Frédéric Madsen, President of ADIH, Norma Powell, Director General fo CFI, Marie Carmel Jean-Marie, the former Minister of Finance and several members of the textile sector, including Fritz Felchlin of "Island Apparel", Alain Villard of "Palm Apparel" and Joseph Bloomberg of the Industrial Development Company (CODEVI).

These successive efforts coordinated by the firm Sorini & Samet, represent an important step in the resolute affirmation of support for Haiti's trade relations with the United States, hoping they will lead to investment and additional employment oriented on the law in force for at least the next 10 years for a sector that provides increased to 220,000 the number of textile workers in Haiti by 2020.