Young Journalists Awarded in Haiti

Five journalists were honored during the ninth edition of the Prix Jeune journaliste en Haïti in Pétion-Ville. The competition, themed ‘Haitian youth tested by the security and humanitarian crisis,’ saw participation from twenty-nine young journalists across all ten departments of the country.

In the print category, Daniella Saint Louis of Gazette Haïti and The Haitian Times took first place, followed by Lucnise Duquereste of AyiboPost. The spoken press category recognized Ritchy Fortuné of Radio Télé Métropole and Geneviève Rose Murdith Joseph of La Voix Évangélique d’Haïti (4VEH). Guerby Jean of Radio Télé Métropole was the sole winner in the audiovisual category.

Winners will receive various benefits, including digital devices, journalism manuals, and subscriptions to Le Monde diplomatique. Additionally, the laureates have earned international internships: Ritchy Fortuné will intern at Radio France Internationale (RFI), Geneviève Rose Murdith Joseph at Gabon 24, Daniella Saint Louis and Lucnise Duquereste at L’Union in Gabon, and Guerby Jean at TV5 Monde.