Category Haiti

PORT-DE-PAIX, Haiti — Weeks of torrential rain in Haiti’s Northwest department culminated in severe flooding in the capital city of Port-de-Paix on the evening of Dec. 22. Despite residents’ pleas for preventative action, the flooding has resulted in significant loss…

Overview: Haitian slam continues to survive and adapt, like many other artistic trends, in a Haiti ravaged by gang violence for several years, thanks to slam poets who continue to write, compose, and produce studio recordings. PORT-AU-PRINCE — Haitian slam…

Fanals to light the way  “On Christmas Eve, the cheerful voices outside in the dark told us it was time. We joined the late-night gathering that followed the person in our village, who, every year, made ‘fanal‘ and carried one…

PORT-AU-PRINCE — In his growing portfolio of artworks rich with symbolism, artist Mathias Junior David Thébaud’s Péripéties stands out. In the painting of a two-headed toubiyon, Creole for whirlwind, Thébaud places red flames to represent the fragile efforts of Haitians…

Overview: An attack by the “Viv Ansanm” gang during the attempted reopening of the State University Hospital of Haiti (HUEH) on Dec. 24 left a police officer and two journalists dead and seven injured. The hospital, shuttered since February, was…

Overview: Images of Christmas decorations from Cap-Haïtien’s downtown area and a mesmerizing Christmas tree made of water bottles in Quartier-Morin, a nearby commune, illustrate how much this special holiday is on people’s minds despite the hardships. CAP-HAÏTIEN — On Dec.…

Overview: A ship capsized near the Terminal Varreux port in Port-au-Prince on Dec. 23, causing casualties and damage. The ship capsized when a truck shifted inside it during the loading process. An undetermined number of people died after a ship…

Overview: A photo essay capturing Haiti’s most striking events in 2024, from cultural milestones to political shifts, showcasing the nation’s enduring spirit and vibrant traditions. JANUARY A family spanning three generations pours the epis they made at the EatWell Exchange…

Overview: Ahead of their mega reunion concert, Carimi members have revealed that they are still working things out after their breakup in 2016. The group is also hesitant to share the stage again after fellow singer Michael Benjamin, known mostly…

Overview: After nearly a five-week halt, Toussaint Louverture International Airport reopened its doors to commercial aviation. This symbolizes hope for Haiti’s air travel paralysis and connectivity, despite the Federal Aviation Administration’s ban on U.S.-bound flights amid escalating gang-led insecurity, particularly…