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The worldwide rise in shipping prices for consumer goods has led to a 34% increase in revenues for the national maritime industry this year, reaching a new record for the sector and a significant contribution to the country’s GDP

Three Haitian journalists are among the six winners of the Young Journalist of Haiti 2021 Award, which is organized by the International Organization of La Francophonie to encourage and promote French-speaking Haitian journalists between 18 and 35

After 13 years, the nation revived its commercialization of corn with Guatemala; a huge step for the agriculture industry as it means that corn value has increased, and incentive for farmers to join the very few corn producers

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) expressed their concern towards the political turmoil taking place as the general elections are coming up, and the commissioner has formally asked the state to keep elections peaceful

The 502nd anniversary of the Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana today will be celebrated with a wide-ranging offer of cultural, recreational and sporting activities

Despite the nation’s COP26 promises, Amazon deforestation hits a new monthly record with a 5% increase with respect to last year, mainly due to mining and farming activities

Tragedy keeps on striking the nation’s prisons, with Guayaquil's recent riot leaving 68 inmates dead; President Guillermo Lasso addressed the situation by stating that new constitutional rules are urgently needed

Almost 40% of deliveries in the country's hospitals are to Haitian nationals, according to a report by the Ministry of Public Health denouncing the presence of illegal Haitian immigrants who exploit the national system

Irate parents react to vaccine mandate but principals report good compliance rate, as unvaccinated children are not admitted to school anymore

Non-profit Sandy Point Benevolent Society, New York-based, held a virtual event to share its successes and solicit public attention, raising funds to support its ongoing work in the country

Police officers and firefighters highlighted their work challenges faced in the last months during a visit of Home Affairs Minister Virginia Albert-Poyotte to the Babonneau Police and Fire Stations

The country will soon have legislation to allow for the creation of a free zone on the island, given the need for more foreign direct investment in a range of industries and sectors of the economy

While the amount of fish in the country's waters is sufficient to meet demand, fishermen are scarce; the ministry will therefore work to increase professionals in the sector