Category Haiti

Haitian police patrol the streets as protests were planned after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti July 12, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo Alors que les offensives des groupes armés semblent avoir marqué un ralentissement ces derniers jours sous…

Overview: On International Women’s Rights Day, thousands of displaced Haitian women living in makeshift camps denounced their dire living conditions and urged the government to restore security so they could return home. Many have fled repeated gang attacks in neighborhoods…

Overview: Haitian American officials and advocates are rallying against the federal decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS), calling for legal action and congressional intervention. But while politicians hold press conferences and protests, it may not be reaching Haitian community…

FORT-LIBERTÉ—For three unforgettable days, Fort-Liberté transformed into a vibrant canvas of sound and color as it hosted its largest-ever carnival, rebranded this year as K-Navaval. From March 2 to 4, millions flooded the streets to experience a breathtaking display of…

Overview: Haiti’s women’s rights movement stands at a crossroads on International Women’s Rights Day 2025, as escalating violence, economic struggles and political exclusion threaten hard-won progress. By Aljarny NarciusPORT-AU-PRINCE — For generations, women in Kenscoff, a commune in Port-au-Prince, have…

Overview: A Haitian American family in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is mourning the tragic deaths of three loved ones allegedly stabbed by a relative, 26-year-old man Mackendy Darbouze. As Pastor Maxime Darbouze and relatives prepare for the highly-emotional funeral on March…

Overview: Justice Amy Coney Barrett, known for her conservative judicial philosophy, also has personal ties to Haiti through her two adopted children. As legal challenges to Trump’s rollback of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and other immigration policies may reach the…

As the regular season came to a close, Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish women’s basketball team celebrated a hard-fought victory over No. 25 Louisville, securing their place in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The team, co-champions of the ACC regular season, now…

Overview: Fort-Liberté’s K-Navaval set a new standard for regional Carnival celebrations, drawing millions into the streets with dazzling costumes, pulsating rhythms, and an electrifying atmosphere. From March 2–4, the festivities highlighted the city’s cultural dexterity and organizational prowess, proving that…

Overview: JetBlue Airways has extended its suspension of flights to Haiti’s main international airport until at least June 11, 2025, citing ongoing civil unrest. The decision comes just one week before the FAA’s flight ban on U.S. commercial and cargo…