Category Haiti

Overview: At a funeral service in Brooklyn on Friday, mourners remembered Haitian American security officer Aland Etienne as a devoted father and “New York hero.” According to statements from his family and 32BJ SEIU, Etienne was killed July 28 while…

Overview: Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest of Florida resident Marc Henry Menard—formerly of Mineola, New York—accused of running a multi‑year investment scam that targeted Haitian investors and stole over $600,000. The scheme echoes earlier crypto-related cons within the community, including…

La bravoure et la compétence du nouveau chef de la police sont mises en évidence par plusieurs spécialistes. Pour ces experts dans le secteur sécuritaire il ne fait aucun doute que M. Paraison dispose de qualités pour assumer convenablement la…

Overview: Laurent Saint-Cyr has assumed the role of president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), replacing Fritz Alphonse Jean amid increasing criticism. Accused of inefficiency, corruption and serving personal interests, the CPT faces demands for its dissolution from multiple political…

Overview: Inspector General André Jonas Vladimir Paraison was appointed interim director general of the Haitian National Police (PNH) on Aug. 8, replacing Normil Rameau after just over a year in the post. The decision, announced during a Council of Ministers…

Overview: A shallow magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck southeast of Port-au-Prince on Aug. 4, followed by a series of minor tremors in surrounding areas through the next morning. NEW YORK — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported in southeast Haiti and…

Overview: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has awarded contracts tied to a second immigration detention center, this time at Camp Blanding, a National Guard site near Jacksonville. The move would expand the state’s controversial efforts to detain undocumented immigrants, amid…

Overview: Haitian soccer player Jeff Barrionette, a fan-favorite known for his dazzling left foot and creative playmaking, died during a match in Les Cayes. His passing has prompted renewed calls for routine health screenings for Haitian athletes, who often compete…

Overview: Haitian author and feminist Cottecheese Pierre launched her debut book, “Marriage Is Not Plan A,” using the alphabet to guide women through a journey of empowerment, urging them to prioritize themselves over societal expectations around marriage. CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.…

Overview: The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince has resumed its operations after temporarily shutting down due to gunfire near its compound in Tabarre. While services for U.S. citizens and visa applicants have restarted, conditions remain volatile as gang activity escalates in…