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Good morning. Îles Vierges britanniques : Westmoreland Awards 20 Residents on National Heroes Day. And Bahamas : BDOCS Suspends In-Person Visits Due to COVID-19 Surge. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

Prison sentence for Pérez

A federal court in Puerto Rico has sentenced Víctor Pérez Fernández to forty-five years in prison. This sentence, announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Héctor Ramírez Carbó, follows his acknowledged participation in the murder of a police sergeant.

The sentence. Federal Judge María Antongiorgi Jordán handed down this penalty of 540 months in prison on Tuesday. This federal decision punishes offenses related to drug trafficking and the possession of firearms. The defendant admitted his participation in the death of Sergeant Eliezer Ramos Vélez, a member of the Puerto Rico Police Department.

The plea. Pérez Fernández entered his guilty plea on June 10, 2026. He admitted his participation in a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and the possession of a weapon in furtherance of drug trafficking. His plea agreement incorporates the application of federal sentencing guidelines specific to homicide, which explains the severity of the penalty.

The network. According to federal authorities, the criminal organization carried out its activities in several public housing complexes. The targeted areas include Sabana Abajo, Luis Llorens Torres, Los Mirtos, Jardines de Monte Hatillo, and neighboring zones. The group distributed heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, and other substances.

The accomplices. The investigation was conducted by the FBI, and the prosecution is being handled by several federal prosecutors. The other four defendants in the case have also acknowledged their role in the sergeant's death. Luis Isaac Sánchez, Olvin O'Neill Concepción Tapia, Daniel López Vega, and Andiel González Sáez pleaded guilty in June 2026, and their sentencing hearings have been scheduled for Friday, October 23.

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Politics

• Le Conseil électoral consulte les acteurs politiques et la société civile
  Le Conseil électoral a entamé une série de consultations avec des représentants politiques et ceux de la société civile pour actualiser le calendrier électoral. Ces discussions, qui ont débuté lundi 19 octobre 2026, visent à recueillir les avis et propositions des acteurs concernés afin d'examiner les options envisageables.

Security

• Security operation in Croix-des-Bouquets
  Haitian security forces and their international partners launched an operation on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, against the 400 Mawozo gang in Butte Boyer and Cité Doudoune, neighborhoods located in the commune of Croix-des-Bouquets.

Education

• Anseye a kreyòl pa sifi pou bon edikasyon an Ayiti, dapre Vant Bèf Info
  Yon atik Vant Bèf Info (VBI) pibliye, siyen Aristilde Deslande, di lang ansèyman an enpòtan men li pa ase pou garanti kalite edikasyon an Ayiti. Dapre atik la, lide ki di lekòl la ap amelyore otomatikman si l anseye a kreyòl gen yon pati ki vre, men li pa kouvri tout pwoblèm nan.

News

• Haitian Woman Weeps as Deportation Ordered
  A Haitian woman was ordered to be deported and fined $9,000 after attempting to obtain a resident spouse permit through false pretenses. She wept repeatedly during her court appearance. The case involves Estrella Diamantina González, who according to Havana Times has been jailed for nine years before being deported to Mexico.
• Frederick the Haitian shot dead during a clash with the Haitian National Police
  Frederick l'Haitien was killed on Tuesday during an alleged confrontation with Policía Nacional officers in the Sierra de Los Hidalgos sector of Puerto Plata. According to El Nuevo Diario, he was wanted for his alleged involvement in the theft of more than 20 motorcycles that were reportedly then transported to Haiti.
• Roadblocks and fires are disrupting traffic in Guadeloupe
  Traffic across the archipelago is facing numerous difficulties this Wednesday due to the presence of roadblocks. According to Karibinfo, five major routes remain completely closed to users, while three others remain passable under the control of the gendarmes.
• The price of tomatoes has dropped by 13% to 3.70 euros per kilogram in Guadeloupe
  The price of a kilogram of tomatoes is set at €3.70 in Guadeloupe, which is 13% less, according to Karibinfo, which describes a day market with contrasting developments. The cabbage, on the other hand, increases by 21%.
• Visit to ORE facilities in Camp-Perrin by PNCS, France, and WFP
  The National School Canteen Program (PNCS), the French Embassy, and the World Food Programme (WFP) visited the facilities of the Organization for the Rehabilitation of the Environment (ORE) in Camp-Perrin, in the South of Haiti.
• Jerry Tardieu is seeking the presidency under the banner of the En Avant pour Haïti group
  Former deputy Jerry Tardieu has made official his decision to run for the presidency. According to Juno7, this announcement was made on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, before officials of his political party, En Avant pour Haïti, which bears the number 85.

Around the world

• Fifteen unions threaten to mobilize against a wage tax
  Fifteen trade unions from the public and private sectors have issued an ultimatum to Alix Didier Fils-Aimé's government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of a 15% tax on wages.
• Washington and Israel are preparing new strikes against Iran, according to The New York Times
  A new phase of military operations against Iran is being prepared by the United States and Israel. These strikes would target Iranian territory and are scheduled to take place after the U.S. midterm elections, according to The New York Times, which reported this on Wednesday.
• Waldemar Kita ends negotiations with Phenix Capital
  Waldemar Kita, owner of FC Nantes, announced on Thursday that he is putting an end to all ongoing discussions regarding the sale of the club to Phenix Capital. This decision comes less than a month after exclusive negotiations began on September 28.

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Gerard Joseph, Haiti's national team goalkeeper, was born 77 years ago.

Seventy-seven years ago, on October 22, 1949, Gérard Joseph was born in Haiti. An international footballer, he played as a goalkeeper. For the National Team Gérard Joseph wore the colors of the Haitian team from 1973 to 1981. He was part of the group selected for the 1974 World Cup in Germany, though he did not play on the field during the tournament. Read the story

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