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Good morning. Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 off the coast of Jeremie. And Haiti's 2026 elections in doubt. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

Educational cooperation and diplomacy

The 2026-2027 school year was officially launched by the Minister of National Education, Vijonet Déméro. Subsequently, Haitian authorities multiplied institutional meetings with the new French ambassador to Haiti, Gautier Lekens.

The start of the school year. The official launch took place at the Horatius Laventure high school in Delmas 75 around the theme "Yon lekòl pou tout moun", according to Rezo Nòdwès. The ministry has planned the distribution of textbooks, uniforms, 7,000 "Ti Kat la" debit cards, and the delivery of 556 appointment letters. The departmental director for the West, Étienne Louisseul France, highlighted the challenges related to insecurity and school dropouts, while UNICEF and WFP reiterated their support for school feeding and educational continuity.

The arrival. Gautier Lekens officially took up his duties after presenting his credentials to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé at the National Palace. The diplomat then visited the Vertières military base to meet soldiers of the Armed Forces of Haiti. He also met with Minister of Justice Patrick Pélissier regarding the modernization of the judicial system and the national police.

The discussions. Minister Vijonet Déméro and Ambassador Gautier Lekens then met in Port-au-Prince to discuss educational priorities between the two countries. Their discussions covered teacher training, the teaching of French, scholarships, and the expansion of school canteens. Déméro suggested technical support for the National Agency for Higher Education and the strengthening of the digital platforms of the Departmental Public Universities.

The elections. The French ambassador also spoke with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé regarding the security climate and the upcoming vote, according to Le Quotidien 509. Paris stressed the need to present candidates of integrity, to apply the sanctions regimes of the United Nations and the European Union, and to rely on the Gang Suppression Force to stabilize the country.

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Politics

• The Haitian government is preparing rigged elections and an illegal constitutional revision
  On December 13, 2026, Haitians will be called to vote in an election that could be marred by fraud. Currently, fewer than 630,000 voters are registered, while the initial target was 3 to 4 million.

Security

• Prime Minister Fils-Aimé reaffirms his commitment against insecurity
  The government of Haiti has announced a series of measures to combat the rise of insecurity in the country.
• Youri Latortue rejects accusations of supporting gangs
  Youri Latortue, a former Haitian senator, rejected on Friday, October 9, 2026, accusations that he had provided material support to armed groups. The UN report states that Kokorat San Ras and two other gangs carried out a series of attacks in the Lower Artibonite between March 29 and April 3, 2026, causing at least 95 deaths.

Economy

• 105 million gourdes for the rehabilitation of Parc-Vincent
  Budget Forecast Announced According to a press release published by Johnny Ferdinand, a journalist from Gonaïves and a member of Radio Télévision Caraïbes, the 2026-2027 budget allocates 105 million gourdes for the rehabilitation of Parc Sténio Vincent.

Education

• Civics education adapts to Haiti's new realities
  Civic and moral education has long been a key element of the education of young Haitians. Textbooks like "J’aime Haïti: Instruction civique et morale," written by Guy Constant and published by Éditions Henri Deschamps, have played an important role in teaching national symbols and fundamental principles of citizenship.

News

• Îles Vierges américaines : Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias
  Millions along the Gulf Coast are preparing for landfall as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens into a hurricane, becoming the first such storm in the Atlantic basin this year. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding, and potential tornadoes.
• Tropical wave brings rain to Haiti without threat of Hurricane Isaias
  According to Juno7, the 47th tropical wave of this season is currently crossing the Caribbean Sea and affecting part of Haiti's territory on Thursday, October 8. This system is causing showers as well as isolated thunderstorms in several regions of the country.
• Bahamas : One Dead, Driver Hospitalized After West Bay Street Crash
  A man died and another driver was hospitalized after a crash that occurred on West Bay Street last month, according to Eyewitness News (Bahamas). The incident happened near Parliament Street, as reported by The Tribune (Bahamas).

Around the world

• Dominican Republic: Jet Set Trial Resumes This Friday
  The trial involving brothers Antonio and Maribel Espaillat for the collapse of the Jet Set nightclub roof continues this Friday, October 9, eighteen months and one day after the tragedy that cost 236 people their lives.
• PSG grants a rest period to Dembélé and Mendes
  Paris Saint-Germain announced on Saturday that players Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes will be given a period of rest. In agreement with coach Luis Enrique and the sports management, they will resume training on Saturday, October 10 for Dembélé and Sunday, October 11 for Mendes, respectively.
• Granit Xhaka fined and suspended
  Granit Xhaka, the Swiss midfielder playing for Sunderland, announced on social media that he had been fined 160,000 euros and given a two-year suspended sentence. He had faced up to five years in prison for using fake Covid certificates in 2022.
• The Prime Minister discusses an environmental project with the OAS for five departments
  Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé discussed with Mark Lambrides of the OEA a project for five departments in Haiti. The project, according to an official statement, aims at waste management, reforestation, and youth training.

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