Haitian soldiers returned from training in Mexico amid a worsening gang crisis, which includes the recent massacre of over 50 people in Cabaret, the torching of police stations in Liancourt and Bassin-Bleu and the ongoing attacks on the national police. The post 143 Haitian soldiers return from training in Mexico as gang violence spreads beyond Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
In just one year, Kaw Academy has reached over 150,000 students in Haiti and abroad with affordable Creole-based professional training backed by Google and Microsoft. Taught by a diverse group of professionals and academics, students are gaining soft skills across various fields, opening doors to real job opportunities. The post Online school champions learning in Haitian Creole, reaches whopping 150,000 students in first year appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
NJ now lets pharmacists provide birth control without a doctor’s prescription after a quick health check. The post You can now get birth control without a prescription in New Jersey appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
After their arrest on Sept. 16 for alleged corruption, based on the recommendation of Haiti’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC), four officials from Ouanaminthe—including a director of the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications and a former mayor—were ordered to remain in custody as the case progresses to an investigating judge. The post Ouanaminthe officials arrested on corruption charges remain in custody pending probe appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Dozens of protesters set tires on fire in Cap-Haïtien streets amid rumors that Ronald Célicourt, the director of the National Port Authority (APN) for the northern department, might be replaced. Police officers were dispatched to the scene, and gunshots were heard, but no injuries or deaths were reported as protesters violently demonstrated in light rain on Thursday, Sept. 18. The post Cap-Haïtien protest over rumored port leadership change turns violent appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
For a decade, Sounds of Little Haiti has brought thousands together each month in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. Now marking its 10th anniversary, founder Sandra Dorsainvil reflects on the journey and what lies ahead. The post Sounds of Little Haiti marks 10 years with celebration and reflection appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Bassin-Bleu in northwest Haiti was attacked by the Kokorat San Ras, affiliated with Viv Ansanm gang coalition, resulting in one death, multiple injuries, and 10 kidnappings amid a leadership reshuffle within the departmental police. The post Gangs storm town in Haiti’s northwest amid police leadership reshuffling appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Reposted from URL Media: As Trump ramps up policies affecting immigrants and people of color, the guide offers practical, often anonymous, ways to resist. The post How to resist safely when your identity is under attack: A political survival guide for people of color appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Fishermen in Haiti’s northwest say exporters’ decision to drastically reduce the price of glass eels leaves them working at a loss while middlemen reap profits abroad. The cut has sparked protests in Port-de-Paix and renewed calls for government intervention in a trade long dominated by a handful of well-connected exporters. The post Exporters slash prices by more than 85%, Haitian fishermen threaten to halt prized eel trade appeared first on The Haitian Times.| The Haitian Times
Explore the iconic voices—From Nemours Jean-Baptiste to Isnard Douby, to King Kino to Pipo—that defined 70 years of konpa music.| The Haitian Times
Haiti’s Jean Léopold Dominique Sugar Factory in Léogâne has been shut down since 2015, harming cane production and the local economy. Revival plans that halted after President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination appear to be starting again. People whose livelihoods depended on it are hopeful, but economists doubt these plans will succeed without reliable funding, accountability and sustainable agricultural support.| 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
UVA’s Fralin Museum receives major Haitian art donation, enhancing Caribbean studies and Haiti cultural engagement.| The Haitian Times
“Haiti’s Time” exhibition at UVA’s Fralin Museum showcases Haitian art from the Sullivan collection, opening Aug. 30.| 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
The Okap Flavors Food Festival closed out Cap-Haitien’s annual celebration.| 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
OAS chief Albert Ramdin unveiled a $2.6B roadmap for Haiti with $1.3B for security, but members raised funding concerns| 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