Insecurity has intensified on La Gonâve. Boat travel to the mainland has become terrifying. Bandits await those who disembark on the mainland; the public ferry has been sidelined for months due to this danger. Now pirates with guns stalk motor and sailboats on their return. Every load stolen on land or sea is less food or medication or gas for La Gonâve; this adds to shortages and inflation. In the past week, 3 boats laden with merchandise were stolen at gunpoint. The boat owner is now hospitalized with a stroke.