'Lizards' with red eyes are constantly hunted by the inhabitants of the Southeast town of Anse-à-Pitre - where nests are found. Scientifically known as iguanas, this species of reptiles, endangered across the planet, can – according to scientists – bring enormous environmental benefits Photo : Patrick Mackintosh Jean UN/MINUSTAH The significance of the species is not commonly appreciated by the population, but these reptiles are "vital" for…
UN Experts destroyed more than eight tons of munition through a destruction operation organized by MINUSTAH in conjunction with the Police Nationale d'Haïti (PNH), on December 18 th and 19th, in the area of Balan, in the commune of Ganthier, east of Port-au-Prince. Evaluated by two representatives of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the 8.3 tons of ammunition consisted of bullets, grenades, but also rockets, said Richard Boulter…
Port-au-Prince, 19 h December 2013 - The United Nations Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the Haitian National Police (HNP), carried-out today a joint operation to destroy unusable or expired munition and explosives, as part of MINUSTAH's Consolidation Plan and the PNH's Development Plan. "The process of destruction by controlled explosion allows to minimize the environmental impact, preventing pollution and dangers linked to…
With the aim of contributing to the reduction of violence in sensitive areas of the Haitian capital, the Community Violence Reduction (CVR) section of MINUSTAH has enabled 100 young people to take part in vocational training... At the 'Centre de Formation Professionnelle de la Réforme' in Clercine, a quiet area of the Haitian capital, the atmosphere in the classrooms is studious. Final exams will be held in a few days time... "At the beginning…
Since November 21st, a brigade of police snake through the streets of Les Cayes on bikes. Composed of eight agents, this brigade of community police has as its objective to get closer to the population of different districts of the town of Les Cayes – to better serve and protect. Launched at an official ceremony attended by national and departmental authorities, the police and MINUSTAH, the bike brigade is ‘a first’ for the people of Les Cayes…
Currently, ten Haitian police officers in the Southeast, including Jacmel, have followed from - November 25 th-27 th - a training session enabling them to patrol on bikes through the streets ... "Seeing uniformed police circulating on bikes creates entertainment for the population and, more importantly, facilitates an atmosphere of brotherhood between the community and the agents of law enforcement" says a delighted senior member of the Sisters…
Since November 21st, a brigade of police snake through the streets of Les Cayes on bikes. Composed of eight agents, this brigade of community police has as its objective to get closer to the population of different districts of the town of Les Cayes - to better serve and protect. Launched at an official ceremony attended by national and departmental authorities, the police and MINUSTAH, the bike brigade is 'a first' for the people of Les Cayes…
Avec la mise en place depuis quatre ans de l’ Ecole Atelier de Jacmel, la ville a changé de visage, notamment après la réfection des bâtiments historiques et séculaires, tels la Mairie et le marché communal. Des travaux de rénovation sur le plan de l’architecture, de la maçonnerie ou de la peinture ont été réalisés, témoignant de la diversité de spécialités que cette institution a mises en place au profit des jeunes des classes sociales…
Avec la mise en place depuis quatre ans de l’ Ecole Atelier de Jacmel, la ville a changé de visage, notamment après la réfection des bâtiments historiques et séculaires, tels la Mairie et le marché communal. Des travaux de rénovation sur le plan de l’architecture, de la maçonnerie ou de la peinture ont été réalisés, témoignant de la diversité de spécialités que cette institution a mises en place au profit des jeunes des classes sociales…
Photo : Patrick Mackintosh Jean UN/MINUSTAH Fouille de corps, interpellation d’un individu suspect, fouille de véhicule sans créer d’embouteillage, fouille de bâtiment, patrouille de routine, arrestation, balayage d’environnement, planification et exécution d’une intervention sont l’ensemble des modules qui ont été développées au cours de cette formation. Cette série de formation est répétée tous les deux mois à travers les différents…
Célébrons les volontaires ! La journée internationale des volontaires a été célébrée le 5 Décembre. L'occasion de leur rendre hommage sous diverses formes. Nan okazyon 5 Desanm, Jounen entènasyonal volontè yo, jwen-n anpil omaj. International Volunteer Day was celebrated on December 5th. It was an opportunity to pay tribute and honor them in various forms. 20 ans qu'on célèbre les Droits de l'Homme La Journée des Droits de l'Homme marque la fin…
In Bois Pin, a town in the area of the Lascahobas commune in the Plateau Central (Central Plateau), a new system of collection and distribution of drinking water terminates the plight of the inhabitants of this hilly region... "Here it was hell" recalls Nahomie Pierre, a young resident of Bois Pin... Before the construction of the water supply system in the village, Ms Pierre had to "take to the roads at three o' clock in the morning, to bring…