Holness saddened by assassination of Haiti president
In this file photo Haitian President Jovenel Moise speaks on March 13, 2017 in Port-au-Prince offering condolences to the families of victims in the road accident that took the lives of 38 people the previous day in Gonaives.
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July 6, 2021

Holness saddened by assassination of Haiti president

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he is saddened to learn of the tragic assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Morse.

In a statement late Wednesday, Holness said: “Jamaica has always maintained a close relationship with Haiti not just as our Caribbean neighbour but also as our “sister” in Caricom.”

“We wish for the people of Haiti peace and stability at this time. Our Government will continue to monitor the situation and to gather as much information as we can,” he continued.

The prime minister noted that a special meeting of Caricom heads of Government was convened today, the outcome of which will be communicated to the public soon.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the Moise family and the Government and people of Haiti,” Holness said.

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