Category Haiti

Overview: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms made history Tuesday as the first Black woman elected governor in the United States, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson in Georgia. The former Atlanta mayor overcame a significant campaign spending disadvantage, with Jackson investing more…

Overview: Vodou practitioners gathered at the cemetery in Ouanaminthe, in Haiti’s Northeast Department, on Nov. 1, 2026, for Fèt Gede. The celebration included offerings, songs, dances and performances, including one by the local group Grann Bataklan. OUANAMINTHE, Haiti— Across Haiti,…

Overview: A Vodou priest in Ouanaminthe, Haiti’s Northeast border town, explains the rituals and spiritual symbols of Fèt Gede. Jean-Baptiste, a resident of the Dilaire locality, outlines the ritual practices and spiritual symbols central to the occasion, including white powder,…

Overview: Nearly 5.94 million people in Haiti are experiencing severe food insecurity, including almost 2 million facing emergency conditions, according to a new report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. Gang violence, displacement, blocked roads, high food and fuel…

Overview: As November begins, Vodou practitioners observe Fèt Gédé, an important Vodou celebration honoring the spirits of the dead and deceased ancestors. Centered around Nov. 1 and 2, the festivities include cemetery visits, prayers, offerings, drumming and dancing. Rooted in…

Overview: President Donald Trump reportedly backed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s deployment of about 2,000 troops, with more expected to arrive, to Haiti to search for and rescue four missing aviation technicians. The Salvadoran mission’s terms, duration and relationship with the…

Overview: Health insurance costs are rising for Americans who receive coverage through their employers, adding to affordability concerns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. A KFF survey found that workers’ average annual contribution for family coverage rose 9% to $7,471…

Overview: How digital advancements are transforming the accessibility and usage of Haitian Creole. Editor’s note: In recognition of International Creole Day, observed annually on Oct. 28, The Haitian Times is republishing this story, originally published on May 29, 2024, exploring…

Overview: Heavy rains over the past weekend caused flooding, landslides and reports of missing people in several Haiti’s regions. On Monday, authorities placed five departments under an orange alert, warning that severe weather could continue through Tuesday, particularly in the…

Overview: A look at three elections with particular significance for Haitian Americans, including gubernatorial contest and the race to replace U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson in Florida, and other key contests in different states. Part I FLORIDA With an estimated 870,000…