Category Haiti

Overview: On Thursday, SpaceX’s Starship debris flew all over Haiti, sparking panic, curiosity and questions about safety and future launches. In a post on X, Elon Musk confirmed the failure of Starship Flight 7 and said that the explosion was…

Overview: Jimmy Jean, one of the journalists killed in a gang attack during the attempted reopening of the State University Hospital of Haiti (HUEH) on December 24, was buried on Thursday, while the funeral of Mackendy Nathoux is scheduled for…

Overview: This story examines Haiti’s prolonged economic crisis since 2018, analyzing the factors behind the six-year decline and key proposals by Minister of Economy and Finance Alfred Fils Métellus. It highlights alarming statistics, financial challenges and the transitional government’s plans…

Overview: This year marks the 261st anniversary of Bombardopolis, a commune in Haiti’s northwest founded to settle conflicts between French Acadian and German colonizers. To mark the milestone, we invite you to explore the town’s historical heritage. Editor’s Note: In…

Overview: In his final State of the City address, Mayor Francis Suarez reflected on 16 years of public service, celebrating Miami’s achievements and projects like the Inter Miami CF stadium. He acknowledged challenges, including housing and corruption, while hinting at…

Overview: Mario Andrésol, former head of the Haitian National Police, was sworn in as Secretary of State for Public Security on Jan. 14 to help address Haiti’s worsening gang violence, which left over 5,600 dead, more than 2,200 injured, and…

Overview: Public students in Cap-Haïtien and Gonaïves, the capital cities of the North and Artibonite departments, respectively, took to the streets on Jan. 14 to demand that their teachers, who have been on strike since Jan. 6, return to work.…

Overview: Paul Beaubrun delivered a powerful performance at globalFEST, blending traditional Haitian rhythms with modern flair to celebrate Haiti’s resilience. By Bill Farrington The energy in the room was electric, driven by Paul Beaubrun’s magnetic guitar playing. His long locks…

Overview: The Haitian National Police, through its deputy spokesperson, confirmed the arrest of former lawmaker Prophane Victor from Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite. His arrest followed a high-profile search of his residence in Pétion-Ville. Victor’s detention is part of a broader investigation…

Overview: 739 new police officers, including 213 women, from the 34th cohort of the Haitian National Police (PNH), graduated from the academy over the weekend at a time when the force is severely understaffed and struggling against entrenched gang violence.…