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World Cup Focus: Haiti’s coach Sébastien Migné says the team is aiming for the knockout rounds after naming a 26-player squad for the 2026 finals—starting June 19 vs Scotland, then Brazil and Morocco—while the country’s first World Cup in 52 years unfolds amid ongoing chaos. Labor & Cost of Living: Haiti’s government published new 2026 minimum wages by sector in Le Moniteur, with increases effective May 6, including 1,000 gourdes for many industries. Water & Jobs: DINEPA launched a 2026 performance internship program, selecting 120 young graduates to strengthen drinking water and sanitation services. Infrastructure Push: Public Works met with the World Bank in Cap-Haïtien to advance road upgrades under the Resilient Corridors project, including rural access and key national routes. Migration Pressure: The Bahamas deported 107 Haitians in an immigration crackdown, including women and minors, with processing expected on arrival in Haiti. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM says it’s expanding external relations while staying “fully and strategically engaged” on Haiti’s security and humanitarian crisis.

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Haitian Compas Festival brings culture, community together during Haitian Heritage Month

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Former Melrose High School soccer player makes Haiti World Cup roster


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