AGP Executive Report

Haiti Security & State Capacity: Haiti’s Armed Forces (FAd’H) announced a national recruitment drive June 8–12 (9am–4pm) across all 10 departments, seeking both soldiers and technical professionals (engineering/architecture, medicine, and law). Haiti in the Global Spotlight: A Haitian coming-of-age fantasy-drama, The Tropic Sun and His Eyes, premieres at Tribeca, with director Elisee Junior St. Preux spotlighting Cap-Haïtien life and family healing. Science & Health (Regional, Haiti-linked): Scientists warn Saharan dust may continue crossing the Atlantic, with forecasts indicating impacts across the Caribbean including Haiti. Climate & Risk: NOAA predicts a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, with AI-based weather models now part of monitoring. Public Safety (World Cup, Haiti-opener context): Security and public health teams in Massachusetts are moving from planning to operations for World Cup matches, with Haiti listed as Scotland’s Group C opener opponent. Tech & Society: Research on online disinformation highlights how rumor spreads through participatory crowds—relevant for how misinformation can shape public decisions.

Haiti Sports & Mobility: Haiti’s World Cup preparations get a boost as midfielder Woodensky Pierre finally reaches Fort Lauderdale after a U.S. travel ban delayed his trip, joining the Grenadiers’ final training stage. Haiti Defense & Skills: The Haitian Ministry of Defense opens a national recruitment drive for the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H) from June 8–12, seeking both soldiers and technical professionals (engineering, medicine, and law) across all ten departments. Haiti Culture on the Global Stage: A Miami-born Haitian director’s coming-of-age fantasy-drama, “The Tropic Sun and His Eyes,” premieres at Tribeca, aiming to show Haiti through rarely seen mainstream-media images and focus on family healing. Science & Public Health (Regional): New World screwworm is confirmed in South Texas after a positive test from a calf in Zavala County, raising alarms for livestock and the wider economy; the parasite is linked to outbreaks across the Caribbean, including Haiti. Tech & Society: A new discussion highlights how participatory online disinformation spreads through crowds, shaping discourse and politics in toxic spaces.

Haiti’s Military Recruitment: Haiti’s Ministry of Defense says the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H) will run a national recruitment drive June 8–12 across all 10 departments, seeking soldiers (18–25) and technical professionals (about 1,000 total; 25–35), including engineering/architecture, medicine, and law roles. Haiti & World Cup Tech/Logistics: Haiti’s Grenadier midfielder Woodensky Pierre finally cleared U.S. travel hurdles and landed in Fort Lauderdale for World Cup preparations after a delayed trip tied to a travel ban; Haiti’s opener vs Scotland is June 14. Sports Science Meets Climate: FIFA is considering hydration breaks amid forecasts of a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season and hotter-than-average U.S. June–July conditions, with research warning some matches could be unsafe without cooling measures. Global Health Tech Policy: A NOAA update says it will use AI-based weather models, drones, and next-gen satellite data for faster storm monitoring—while a separate report argues U.S. global health surveillance has been weakened, raising stakes for outbreak detection. Education Exchange: Japan’s MEXT scholarship opens for Haitian students seeking master’s/doctorate or research in Japan (2027–2028), aiming to deepen Haiti–Japan scientific exchange.

Haiti & Science/Tech: Haiti’s Grenadier midfielder Woodensky Pierre finally cleared a U.S. visa delay and landed in Fort Lauderdale to join World Cup preparations, a reminder of how travel rules can directly shape access to global sport and opportunity. Climate & Safety Tech: NOAA is forecasting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but the agency says it’s leaning harder on AI-based weather models, drones, and next-gen satellite data to improve real-time warnings. Health Policy: PAHO’s 2025 annual report to the OAS highlights regional wins like malaria-free certification in Suriname and HIV elimination progress in Brazil, while flagging setbacks such as measles elimination losses. Security & Human Rights: Human Rights Watch reports Haitian state-linked drone strikes in dense areas have put residents at risk, including children, raising urgent questions about legality and accountability. Education Exchange: Japan’s MEXT scholarship is open for Haitian students seeking master’s, doctoral, or research study in Japan, aiming to strengthen scientific exchange. Sports Science: FIFA’s new mandatory hydration breaks at set times are designed to reduce heat risk as hotter-than-average conditions are expected across host venues.

Diplomacy & Tech Links: The U.S. nominated career diplomat Henry T. Wooster as ambassador to Kenya; he’s currently chargé d’affaires in Haiti, and the post is framed around expanding cooperation in trade, security, technology, and climate. Hurricane Science: NOAA forecasts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with a 55% chance of fewer storms and AI-based weather models, drones, and next-gen satellite data to improve tracking. Public Health in the Americas: PAHO’s director presented the 2025 annual report to the OAS, highlighting malaria-free progress and HIV elimination gains, while flagging setbacks like measles. Haiti Security & Drones: Human Rights Watch reports Haitian state-linked drone strikes using quadcopters armed with explosives have put residents at risk, including children, raising serious legal concerns. World Cup, Haiti on the Move: Haiti’s Grenadier Woodensky Pierre finally cleared a U.S. visa delay and arrived in Florida for World Cup preparations; Haiti also sent a football warning to Scotland after a strong warm-up showing. Education Exchange: Japan’s MEXT scholarship opened for Haitian students seeking master’s, PhD, or research in Japan.

Haiti Security & Displacement: With gangs effectively controlling most of Port-au-Prince and spilling into central Haiti, the government’s structures are nearly collapsed—1.5 million people are in temporary shelters and 16,000 have been killed since 2021—while the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force crawls out slowly. Haiti Science & Education Exchange: Haiti’s Embassy in Japan announced the MEXT Research Scholarship for 2027–2028, offering Haitian students a path to master’s, PhD, or research at Japanese universities. Haiti Sports & Mobility: Haiti’s Woodenski Pierre, the only Haitian national team player living in Haiti, has been granted a US visa, clearing his travel to compete in the 2026 World Cup. Global Health Watch (US cuts): As Ebola spreads in Central Africa, critics say US global health surveillance has been weakened by shutdowns and funding cuts, raising alarms for faster outbreak detection. Caribbean Tech & Tourism: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brings tourism ministers (including Haiti) together to push connectivity, resilience, and regional cooperation.

Scholarships & Research: Japan’s Embassy in Haiti opened applications for the MEXT Research Scholarship (2027–2028), offering Haitian students a path to master’s, doctoral, or research work at Japanese universities, with studies possible in English. Haiti in Global Sports: Haiti’s Woodensky Pierre—Haiti’s only national team player based in Haiti—was granted a US visa, clearing his trip to Florida for the 2026 World Cup. Regional Science & Exchange: Haiti is also listed among Caribbean Week in New York 2026 participants, where tourism leaders meet to strengthen connectivity and resilience—an indirect boost for research, training, and tech-enabled travel services. Climate & Cities: A housing-policy story from Boston and Somerville shows how small tax breaks and affordable-housing rules can shape construction and who gets access—useful context for Haiti’s own urban growth debates. Health & Heat: FIFA’s new hydration-break rules aim to reduce heat stress during World Cup matches, a reminder that sports science and public safety planning matter in hot climates.

Haiti Elections & Governance: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé wrapped up a high-level conference on the 2026 elections, stressing that security and protection of electoral infrastructure are key to rebuilding democracy. Youth in Port-au-Prince: A national forum brought 736 young Haitians together to push for a Youth Advisory Council, youth-focused incubators, and a digital platform for citizen participation. Health Logistics: Haiti’s MSPP signed a partnership with Sunrise Airways to speed up transport of biological specimens and blood bags, aiming to improve transfusion and emergency care nationwide. Science & Tech (Global, with Haiti links): A Supreme Court ruling says people granted Temporary Protected Status (including Haitians) but who entered the U.S. illegally can’t apply for green cards. Culture & Tech: Haitian Konpa is surging in East Africa, with artists and dancers treating it as a reconnection to shared roots. Underwater Research: Morgan State University is using underwater tech and storytelling tools (including AI) to document the Henrietta Marie slave ship—part of a broader push to reclaim submerged Black history.

Haiti’s Youth Voice: 736 young people in Port-au-Prince pushed for a Youth Advisory Council, incubators, stronger transparency, and a digital platform for citizen input—saying they want a real seat at decisions shaping Haiti’s future. Elections & Governance: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé closed an international conference on the 2026 electoral process, stressing elections as a key step in reconstruction and calling for a secure environment to protect electoral infrastructure. Water & Climate Resilience: Haiti’s environment minister joined a high-level water conference in Tajikistan, highlighting progress in Haiti’s water sector and exchanges aimed at strengthening hydraulic resources and climate-ready water management. Security & Public Health Logistics: Haiti reported police operations including a 9kg marijuana seizure in Pétion-ville, while Sunrise Airways signed a deal to speed up transport of biological specimens and blood bags nationwide. Global Policy Ripple: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that people with Temporary Protected Status who entered illegally can’t apply for green cards—relevant for Haitians under TPS as migration rules tighten. World Cup Tech & Culture: Haiti appears in World Cup coverage and schedules as broadcasters gear up for massive, multi-country production across 16 host cities.

Caribbean Week in New York: Tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region, including Haiti, are set to gather in Manhattan for CTO’s Caribbean Week 2026, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and market share. Haiti Water & Climate Resilience: Haiti’s Environment Minister Valéry Fils-Aimé is in Dushanbe, Tajikistan for a high-level water and sustainable development conference, highlighting efforts to revitalize INARHY and improve water governance. Elections & Democracy Prep: Haiti’s PM Alix Didier Fils-Aimé attended the closing of a UEH conference on ensuring success in the 2026 elections, stressing secure conditions and protection of electoral infrastructure. Disaster Response Training: UK charity SARAID ran a high-intensity rescue simulation to train volunteers for major disasters, using a collapsed car-park scenario to practice fast, calm, technical rescues. Haiti Security Logistics: “Zapping Haiti” reports continued weapons seizures in Bel Air and a new Sunrise Airways deal to speed up transport of biological specimens and blood bags nationwide. Haiti Police Capacity: The PNH graduation for the 36th class is set for May 29, as recruitment and training under the P4000+ program continues.

Haiti’s Election Readiness: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé wrapped up the First International Conference of the Electoral Chair at UEH, stressing that credible elections are a key step in Haiti’s reconstruction—alongside secure conditions for voting and protection of electoral infrastructure. Water & Climate Resilience: Haiti’s Environment Minister Valéry Fils-Aimé took part in a high-level water conference in Tajikistan, highlighting progress in Haiti’s water governance and pushing technical cooperation to strengthen hydraulic resources and climate resilience. Disaster Response Training: A UK charity ran a high-intensity search-and-rescue simulation for volunteers, using a collapsed multi-storey car park drill to practice fast, calm, team-based lifesaving decisions. Health & Ethics in Ebola Response: A debate in Kenya over Ebola handling is framed as both a medical issue and a sovereignty/ethics question, after a court move temporarily paused quarantining of suspected American cases. Haiti Logistics for Care: A new partnership aims to speed up transport of biological specimens and blood bags across Haiti using Sunrise Airways’ network, targeting faster transfusions in medical and obstetric emergencies. Security & Policing Updates: Haiti’s “Zapping” roundup reports continued weapons seizures, a new police sub-station, and ongoing training and recruitment efforts for officers. Tech in Everyday Life: India’s central bank is revisiting a pilot for polymer banknotes, aiming to cut the cost and wear of paper money while modernizing cash circulation.

Judicial Reform in Port-au-Prince: Haiti launched two specialized judicial units on May 27 to pursue gang-linked mass atrocities, sexual violence, corruption, and electoral fraud tied to organized crime, staffed by 25 magistrates under a 2025 decree—an attempt to tackle impunity despite security and political risks. Water & Climate Resilience: Environment Minister Valéry Fils-Aimé joined a high-level international water conference in Tajikistan, highlighting Haiti’s push to strengthen water governance, climate resilience, and revive the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources. Public Health Logistics: MSPP signed a partnership with Sunrise Airways to speed up free transport of biological specimens and blood bags nationwide, aiming to improve transfusion and obstetric emergency response. Security & Policing Updates: “Zapping Haiti” reports continued weapons seizures near Bel Air, plus a Pétion-ville drug operation netting 9kg of marijuana and arrests. Culture Governance: The Ministry of Culture published its action plan through Sept. 30, 2026, including internal audit units, staff relocations, and steps to strengthen national radio/TV structures.

Haiti Justice Push: Haiti launched two specialized judicial units in Port-au-Prince on May 27 to tackle gang-linked mass atrocities, sexual violence, electoral fraud, corruption, and related financial crimes—staffed by 25 magistrates and framed as a bid to break the country’s cycle of impunity. Security & Policing: Haitian National Police reported a drug-trafficking operation in Pétion-ville’s “Ghetto Jamaica,” seizing 9kg of marijuana and arresting two suspects, while also inaugurating a new Robillard sub-station in Plaine-du-Nord to strengthen local security. Science & Society (HIV): A systematic review from low- and middle-income countries summarizes pediatric HIV status disclosure interventions, finding only a small set of studies and highlighting the role of health workers plus counseling and education tools. Culture & Research: A new album traces the long history of the first documented Haitian Creole song, “Lisette quitté la plaine” (1757), following how it traveled and changed across abolitionist and diaspora communities. Tech/Health (Global): A report on UN peacekeeping warns funding and staffing have fallen to a 25-year low, raising risks for civilian protection.

Haiti Justice Push: Haiti launched two specialized judicial units in Port-au-Prince on May 27 to prosecute gang-linked mass atrocities, sexual violence, corruption, financial crimes, and electoral fraud—staffed by 25 magistrates and aimed at breaking long-running impunity, though rights groups warn insecurity and political interference could blunt impact. Haitian Culture & Research: A new album, “Lisette: A Song’s Journey From Haiti & Back,” traces the nearly 300-year history of a Haitian Creole song first published in 1757, following how it evolved across French-colonial Saint-Domingue, abolitionist circles, and later communities. Regional Security Tech & Travel: Caribbean immigration chiefs met in Antigua and Barbuda to improve cross-border coordination and fraud detection, highlighting how pre-vetting e-visa screening can route travelers—including Haitians—through a regional hub. Disaster Readiness (Science-in-Action): Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) announced a June 1 Hurricane Preparedness Summit for Florida and the Caribbean, focusing on climate-driven storm intensification, logistics, and infrastructure resilience. Haiti in the Spotlight (Sports + Access): Haiti’s World Cup hopes include Woodensky Pierre, the squad’s only domestic-based player, seeking a US visa amid gang-controlled conditions in Port-au-Prince.

Haiti Justice Push: Haiti launched two specialized judicial units in Port-au-Prince to prosecute mass atrocities, sexual violence, corruption, and electoral fraud tied to gangs and organized crime, with 25 magistrates and a decree foundation from April 2025—an effort to tackle long-running impunity, though security and political interference could still slow results. Haitian Culture, Traced: A new album, “Lisette: A Song’s Journey From Haiti & Back,” follows the nearly 300-year history of a Haitian Creole song first published in 1757, mapping how “Lisette quitté la plaine” evolved across French salons, abolitionist circles, Louisiana Creole homes, and later performances. UN Peacekeeping Under Strain: A report warns UN peacekeeping funding and staffing fell to a 25-year low after major donors missed mandatory payments, cutting international personnel to the lowest level since at least 2000—raising fears of more conflict and worse civilian harm. Hunger as a Weapon: A study says attacks on food systems—markets, farms, convoys, and irrigation—have surged since 2018, with Haiti among the repeatedly hit places. Haiti on the World Stage: Haiti’s World Cup squad is waiting on its only domestic-based player, Woodensky Pierre, who is seeking a US visa while gangs control much of Port-au-Prince.

Haiti’s World Cup push under pressure: Haiti’s national team is waiting on Woodensky Pierre, its only domestic player, who is seeking a US visa while Port-au-Prince remains heavily controlled by violent gangs—highlighting how security and paperwork can decide who gets to play. Hunger as a weapon, including Haiti: A new analysis reports more than 21,000 food-related attacks since 2018, with repeated strikes in Haiti alongside other conflict zones—targeting markets, farms, and aid routes. Regional legal precedent with Haiti ties: The Caribbean Court of Justice ruled in favor of political analyst Derek Ramsamooj, stressing that CARICOM economic rights require baseline human rights protections; Ramsamooj is currently in Haiti advising on governance. Haitian diaspora leadership: A Miami Gardens councilwoman, Linda Julien, became the first Haitian American elected there, tying her public service to her family’s Haitian migration story. Science & tech for food security: A geospatial innovation challenge selected projects meant to turn mapping tools into practical help for humanitarian teams tackling food insecurity and supply disruptions.