New York and North Miami honored Haitian icons Jean‑Michel Basquiat and Gepsie Metellus with street namings celebrating art, leadership, and legacy. The post Jean‑Michel Basquiat and Gepsie Metellus honored with street namings in New York and North Miami appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Co-founded by two Haitian immigrants, Stand Up To Poverty continues to expand its global reach, bringing essential healthcare and hope to underserved communities worldwide. The post How a pair of Haitian immigrants are helping Hispanic and African communities in need appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
In “Independent,” Karine Jean-Pierre calls out party failures with candor—but leaves gaps in explaining some calls made during the 2024 elections. The post Karine Jean-Pierre brings ‘unbought and unbossed’ energy to new book, ‘Independent’ appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
The UN urges Haiti’s transitional leaders to announce elections soon as insecurity and displacement worsen ahead of the Feb. 2026 transition deadline. The post Security Council warns Haiti’s leaders: Time running out to restore security and hold elections appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
With MSF’s hospital closed and gangs nearing Rue Duncombe, Turgeau residents plead for armed intervention before violence engulfs their community. The post ‘We’ve seen this movie before’: Turgeau residents warn authorities as gangs surge into central Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Half of Haiti’s departments are on orange alert as Storm Melissa looms. Civil Protection urges families to seek shelter, avoid rivers, and help vulnerable neighbors. The post Haiti’s Civil Protection urges residents to avoid flood-prone areas as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Haiti’s Haut-Fourneau mangrove, a vital coastal ecosystem near Port-de-Paix, is the focus of a new $90,000 conservation project led by local organizations with the French government's support. The post $90K project launched to protect endangered mangroves in Haiti’s northwest appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
The Haitian Times was recognized for exposing disinformation targeting Haitian refugees during the U.S. election season, despite increasing political pressure. The post The Haitian Times honored with national award for journalistic courage appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
With a hurricane watch in effect for southern Haiti, officials are urging residents in flood-prone areas to seek higher ground. Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen as it approaches Haiti and Jamaica later this week. The post Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain, flood risk to Haiti and Dominican Republic appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Syntax Studio and Akademi will host the first Ayiti AI Hackathon from November 28 to 30, where ten Haitian teams will create AI solutions for local challenges. Participants will receive mentorship, work on six themes, and be judged on innovation, functionality, and presentation. The event aims to empower young developers, promote practical AI applications in Haiti, and demonstrate that AI is not reserved for large tech companies or major research labs.| The Haitian Times
New Yorkers will decide on six proposed changes to state and city law this November, including efforts to streamline affordable housing development and change the city’s election calendar.| The Haitian Times
Since 2022, Haiti’s gang violence has left over 16,000 dead and displaced 1.3 million, half of them children. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) says as many as 500,000 illegal guns are in circulation, most held by gangs controlling 90% of the capital and expanding their grip on several provincial towns. Despite last year’s Kenya-led multinational mission (MSS) deployment, violence has escalated, prompting the Security Council to approve a new 5,500-member anti-gang force a...| The Haitian Times
First-time buyers in New York can ease homeownership costs through grants and various mortgage loan options. Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase.| The Haitian Times
As gangs tighten control over Port-au-Prince and expand their grip on provincial towns, the UNDP and OAS have been actively renovating police stations to support Haiti’s overwhelmed police force. As the UNDP handed over a renovated central Port-au-Prince police station last week, the agency also donated 32 new vehicles to the Haitian National Police (PNH).| The Haitian Times
The Kenya-led MSS in Haiti faces funding and operational gaps, with clarity on UN support for the mission expected in October. Meanwhile, Haiti’s reliance on private firms like former U.S. Navy SEAL Erik Prince’s Vectus Global raises concerns about transparency, coordination and sovereignty.| The Haitian Times
With elder homelessness rising, health groups nationwide are stepping in to provide housing and care. Story republished from KFF Health News.| The Haitian Times
By Rachelle Salnave The trendy pop-up picnic has taken root in the Haitian community, highlighting the country’s class divide Haitian-American promoter, Jimmy Moise was determined to have a seat at […]| The Haitian Times
Images from different tastes of the memorable 2025 edition of Okap Flavors: rara, soccer, local cuisine, table games such as foosball and more.| The Haitian Times
The third Q4RTS Festival, organized by Expo_17.0 in Pétion-Ville on Aug. 17, showcased painting, body art and live performances under the theme “Colors of the Soul,” reaffirming art as a universal language and highlighting Haiti’s vibrant cultural scene.| The Haitian Times
Haitian filmmaker Luc Junior Ségur’s AbiZe turns heartbreak event into cinema, earning acclaim at Toronto’s Nollywood Film Festival.| The Haitian Times
Port-au-Prince-based incubator Banj and its partners have launched antreprann.ht, Haiti’s first digital database for entrepreneurs. The platform connects six key sectors to address resource gaps, training needs and funding shortages, supporting startup creation and growth despite the country’s economic and security challenges.| The Haitian Times
Haiti has declared a three-month state of emergency in its West, Artibonite and Center departments amid rising gang violence, the displacement of over 239,000 people, and devastation to its key farming regions.| The Haitian Times
The Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince mourns seminarian Rodny Boussicot, 25, who died by suicide on Aug. 9 in Pétion-Ville after battling illness and depression. His death occurs amid Haiti’s worsening mental health crisis, driven by widespread gang violence leading to multiple deaths, kidnappings, human rights violations, mass displacement and economic collapse.| The Haitian Times
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Bomb threats in Springfield, Ohio, have forced the closure of schools for a second day as political rhetoric targets the local Haitian community.| The Haitian Times
