31st March 2026

At least 70 people were killed and 30 injured during an attack by an armed gang, known as Gran Grif, near Petite-Riviere in Haiti's breadbasket Artibonite region.  The attack began early on  Sunday morning and continued into Monday forcing nearly 6,000 people to flee their homes.  “The lack of a security response and the abandonment of Artibonite to armed groups demonstrate a complete abdication of responsibility by the authorities,” The Collective Defending Human Rights said.  The Artibonite department, a key agricultural area, has seen some of Haiti's worst violence. Gang conflict has extended beyond the capital Port-au-Prince despite more aggressive policing and promises of more foreign support for Haiti's security forces. The UN estimates that between 1 March 2025 and 15 January 2026, at least 1,424 people were killed and 790 injured in violence perpetrated by gangs; Security forces have caused at least 3,497 people to be killed and 1,742 injured; and attacks against gangs by self-defence groups have caused at least 598 people to be killed and 76 injured. More than 2,000 people were recently displaced by armed raids in nearby Verrettes, prompting residents in Petite-Riviere to flee their homes. 

Loving God, e continue to bring to you our concerns for our neighbours in Haiti as they continue to suffer violence, injury, fatalities, aggressions, food insecurity, water shortages and insecurity across the country. Watch over the people of Haiti, and bring your comfort, love and peace to all who mourn today as a result of the atrocities perpetrated on Sunday. We pray that your holy spirit will move among the security forces, guiding their work, protecting staff and equipping them to bring law and order back to this troubled country. May no one have to live in fear of such violence. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

"Na’Miyu," means "your food".  It is the name of the mobile meal program started on Friday last week by the Salvation Army in Guam.  The initiative, will provide free meals several days a week at key locations. "This project was conceptualized about a year ago, upon recognizing that there's a need for people to have their lunch,” said Salvation Army Guam Corps Officer and Micronesia Coordinator Major Eric Tumale. “We want to make sure that people in need … have something to eat or consume on the days that there's no other agency that provides.” The program, is focused on individuals who are experiencing homelessness, but no one who turns up for a meal will be turn away. There are around 1,200 people experiencing homelessness on the island. On Friday, the first day of the program's rollout, Tumale said 30 meals were served at Angel Santos Park. From 7th April it is planned to serve 50 to 60 meals on weekdays and 60 to 75 meals on Sundays. 

Almighty, eternal and loving God,

we give you praise and worship your holy name.

You alone are worthy to receive all honour and glory

and praise and blessing.

You alone are deserving of our worship.

You alone are our Creator, our Lord and our Saviour.

We bow down to you and give you glory.

We thank you for your creation.

We honour you for all the blessings of this life.

We praise you for sending Your Son to be our Saviour.

We bless you for sending the Holy Spirit

who leads us into truth

and points the way to goodness.

We thank you for your love and grace,

and we worship you forever.

Amen.