Heineken's Haitian brewery BRANA halts operations as security worsens

Brasserie Nationale d'Haïti (BRANA), a subsidiary of the Heineken Group, has paused its activity because of worsening insecurity, according to HaitiLibre. An internal memo tells staff to stay home until further notice, follow the security department's directives and remain reachable. Some activities judged essential may continue with fewer workers, depending on how the security situation develops.

Voter and candidate registration

HaitiLibre reports that registration is moving slowly, with 912,064 people on the electoral roll. Another 8,658 candidates have signed up through the online platform of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). The breakdown is:

- 21 candidates for the presidency

- 398 for the Senate

- 1,395 for the Chamber of Deputies

- 2,056 for mayoral posts

- 2,894 for CASEC

- 1,894 for ASEC

Diaspora fair in Cap-Haïtien

The city of Cap-Haïtien presented its first Diaspora Expo ("Salon de la Diaspora") at a press conference on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, HaitiLibre writes. The fair runs on November 6 and 7, 2026, along the city's boulevard. The theme is "Diaspora and Culture: Together for Haiti". Ministers Kathia Verdier (Diaspora), Emmanuel Ménard (Culture) and Stéphanie Smith (Tourism) attended, as did the mayor, Michel Saint-Croix. Over the two days, the programme includes exhibitions, networking and other cultural activities.

Sport

The Haitian Football League (LHF) has published the programme for the first round of the Opening Series in the Paryaj Lakay D1 National Championship, 2026–2027 season, according to HaitiLibre. The round is set for Sunday, November 8, 2026. It has six matches split across two groups.

HaitiLibre also reports that the Haitian Judo Federation (FHJ) has confirmed four judokas for the Montreal Pan American Open, to be held at the Centre Pierre-Charbonneau on November 7 and 8, 2026. They are:

- Thechineau Alcina (-100 kg)

- Wedline Vertus (-78 kg)

- Etznaison St-Hilaire (-66 kg)

- Hensley Petit-Frère (-73 kg)

Coach Ernst Laraque will go with them.