Dominica Extends Residency to Haitian Nationals

In recent news, the Dominican Minister for National Security Labour and Immigration, Charles Savarin, announced that Haitian nationals who are currently living in Dominica will have a six month extension. Savarin said at the press conference that, “Haitian nationals who are on island and whose stay may have already expired or is soon to expire or who may have arrived here in an irregular manner and may not have proper documentation, that we will extend their stay by six months.”

In addition, all fees connected with the six month extension given to Haitian nationals will be waived and all arrears will be waived as well. Politicians and political advisors in the area, including Hartley Henry and others, are trying to help Haitians and make their lives easier in this difficult period.

Jamaica Helping in Haiti

Everyone is getting involved in the efforts to help those in Haiti. A medical team from the Ministry of Health left Jamaica on Friday to help colleagues in Haiti who have already been there for quite awhile.

At this time, Jamaica has a 26 member health team that is in Port-au-Prince. The team includes doctors, emergency medical technicians, public health inspectors, nurses and a health educator. On Thursday, the Director of Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse, said that they would operate on a 7-10 day rotation schedule for as long as necessary.

Certainly, all political leaders and advisors in the area, including Hartley Henry and many others, appreciate the efforts that are being made for the people of Haiti.