Category Haiti

Overview: Even after a Brooklyn court ordered Haitian musician Dener Ceide to pay $1 million in damages to Zafem World Entertainment for trademark infringement, he continues performing under the “Zafem” name. Legal experts say the move could expose him to…

Overview: Health authorities in Haiti are warning of a cholera surge following Hurricane Melissa, which flooded key regions and contaminated drinking water supplies. While more than 2,900 suspected cases and 27 deaths have been reported since January, officials say recent…

Overview: The Haitian community in Paris celebrates Fèt Gede with music, dance, and spirituality through the Ayibobo Mascarade, continuing a decade-long cultural tradition. PARIS — The Haitian community in Paris came together on Nov. 1 to mark Fèt Gede, Haiti’s…

Overview: With early voting ending soon, NYC mayoral candidates are making their final appeals. Cuomo warns Mamdani will ruin the city, while Mamdani keeps up his momentum with high-energy outreach. Sliwa pushes his crime-focused pitch from the subways. By ANTHONY…

Overview: A primer on the gédé loas, which play a vital role for Vodouists seeking to maintain a spiritual link with their forebears particularly during the month of November. PORT-DE-PAIX — November is Fèt Gédé for Haitian Vodou practitioners, a…

Overview: From Nemours Jean-Baptiste and Webert Sicot to T-Vice and Djakout Mizik, rivalries have shaped konpa music’s history and fueled its biggest moments. NEW YORK — Some konpa fans simply can’t resist the drama ahead of any double-header bal featuring…

Overview: Bypassing the Haitian government to provide relief after Hurricane Melissa, organizations such as World Vision and Direct Relief, the United Nations and Canada have mobilized nearly $10 million in funding, emergency supplies, medical care and food to local groups…

Overview: Diaspora communities across the U.S. are organizing relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of the Caribbean, including Haiti, where dozens have died and thousands remain displaced. By Kate Payne and Cody Jackson | Associated Press COCONUT CREEK, Fla.…

Overview: Hurricane Melissa has moved away from Haiti, but damage lingers: 24 people are dead, 18 missing, and hundreds displaced. With red alerts still in place, residents and local leaders call for government action and support. PORT-AU-PRINCE — Hurricane Melissa…

Overview: Before heading to the polls, here’s a guide to Andrew Cuomo’s comeback campaign—from his policy promises to the controversies still trailing him. Editor’s Note: The points in this article are based on Andrew Cuomo’s public statements during two recent…