Electoral mission arrives in Haiti

THE first elements of the Joint Electoral Observation Mission of the Organisation of American States (OAS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), led by Ambassador Colin Granderson, arrived in Port-au-Prince last week.They immediately began meetings with various members of the government, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), the political parties, civil society organisations, members of the international community and all stakeholders involved in the Haitian electoral process.The Joint OAS/CARICOM Mission observed the registration of candidates for the presidential election and will be present for the publication of the list of registered candidates. (AB)