Haiti Updates: Key Developments
PNH Recruitment: Lie Detector Test Scheduled
The Recruitment Service of the Haitian National Police (PNH) has announced that candidates who have completed the interview phase but have not yet taken the EYEDETECT lie detector test are invited to attend a session at the National Police Academy (ENP) on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:00 a.m. This invitation also extends to individuals who did not meet qualification standards in previous assessments.
New Agreement Promotes Formalization in the Informal Sector
The Minister of Commerce and Industry (MCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Collective of Citizens from the Haitian Informal Sector and Small Businesses (CCSHPE). The agreement aims to support the formalization and capacity building of informal workers, offering technical assistance to help them regularize operations and enhance their skills for better integration into the formal economy.
Centre d’Art Readies for Classes
After nearly two years of inactivity due to security issues in the West Department, the “Centre d’Art” is set to resume its art courses and workshops in February 2027. The specific training programs will be announced in December 2026, signaling a revival of its artistic initiatives.
U-15 Grenadiers: Mixed Results in FIFA Tournament
On October 29, 2026, the Haitian U-15 national soccer team faced Bolivia during the classification stage of the FIFA U-15 Festival and World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. Despite an early lead from star forward John Hadry A. Junior Laroque, Haiti lost the match 2-1, marking their third consecutive defeat in the tournament. However, the tournament structure allows them to continue competing in classification matches.
In a subsequent match against Jamaica, Laroque again made an impact, scoring the winning goal for a 1-0 victory. The team’s defense remained strong, ensuring they held onto their lead until the end, which was a marked improvement over previous games.
Romanian Diplomat Meets Haitian Foreign Affairs Minister
On October 29, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs Raina Forbin received Theodora Magdalena Mircea, the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to Haiti. The two officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing an honorary consulate of Romania in Haiti, enhancing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Public Holidays Announcement
The General Secretariat of the Presidency has issued a notice regarding upcoming public holidays, confirming that all public administration, commerce, industry, and schools will be closed nationwide on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (All Saints’ Day), and Monday, November 2, 2026 (All Souls’ Day).
