Category Haiti

Overview: On Feb. 2 masqueraders, foot bands and revelers coming from all over the northeast department flooded the streets of Fort-Liberté in a swirl of color and sound as Haiti’s long-awaited National Carnival returned. FORT-LIBERTE— Haiti’s long-awaited National Carnival returned…

Overview: A new contingent of 70 Salvadoran soldiers has joined Haiti’s Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The deployment comes amid rising gang threats and the suspension of U.S. funding for the Kenya-led MSS operations. PORT-AU-PRINCE — Seventy Salvadoran soldiers arrived…

Overview: Despite the publicity by Jimmy ‘Barbecue” Chérizier’s Viv Ansanm gang coalition announcing threats of extreme violence in Port-au-Prince, residents continued their daily activities Monday, defying fear. However, many schools shut down as a precaution. PORT-AU-PRINCE — Several schools in…

Overview: RJ Oben, a defensive standout of Haitian and Cameroonian descent, showcased his skills in the Senior Bowl as NFL scouts evaluated top prospects. The 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl showcased some of the top college football players in the country,…

Les activités économiques et scolaires sont fortement perturbées ce lundi 3 février 2025 dans la région métropolitaine de Port-au-Prince. La menace des gangs de lancer de nouveaux assauts contre plusieurs communes s’est concrétisée durant le week-end, avec des violences enregistrées…

Overview: After three powerhouse vocalists—Naïemlee “Lenny” Auguste, Lorraine Stessie Charles, and Joana “JoJ” Joseph—delivered stirring performances at the “Harmonie” concert on Jan. 9, the Institut Français en Haïti hosted another major event: Youry Vixamar’s “Dekolonizasyon.” Thousands in Port-au-Prince were transported…

Overview: During a diplomatic trip to Italy and France, Leslie Voltaire, the President of the Transitional Presidential Council, talked with journalists about various issues concerning Haiti, which has been severely affected by gang violence. Voltaire accused former President Joseph Michel…

Overview: Advocates call on New York to expand sanctuary protections and end ICE detention as immigrant communities face growing threats. Editor’s Note: For more information on what to do if immigration agents approach you, including knowing your rights and preparing…

Overview: Haitian PM Fils-Aimé revealed that the government had prior intelligence about the Kenscoff attack but failed to prevent it, sparking public outrage. During a meeting at the National Police Directorate General Thursday, he promised to equip the institution to…

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Aéroport International Toussaint Louverture (PAP), its official name in French, is  Haiti’s first and largest commercial airport. Inaugurated in 1964 as Aéroport International Maïs-Gaté, the airport marked its 61st anniversary on Jan. 22. However, 2025 also marks the…