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Arrested Americans and Foreigners Claim They Were on a ‘Government Mission’

Feb. 18, 2019 - U.S. officials deny any active covert operation on the ground in Haiti. Arrested men told Haitian police “they were on a mission, and they didn’t have to speak to [the police]."

Americans and Other Foreigners Charged With Conspiracy In Wake of Violent Haiti Protests

Feb. 18, 2019

For Haitians, a reprieve from violence and protests on Sunday, but uncertainty remains

Feb. 18, 2019

Haitian Protesters Plan to Return to Streets Sunday

Feb. 17, 2019

News Roundup

Haitian Times Morning News Roundup

Haitian Times News Roundup – Feb. 19

Feb. 19, 2019 - Haiti Haiti’s Economic Activities Resume In the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, public transport, formal and informal trade, and public and...

Haitian Times News Roundup – Feb. 18

Haiti Protests

Haiti officials to lose perks in prime minister’s response to violent unrest

Feb. 18, 2019 - The unrest is the latest upsurge of discontent over corruption ...

Haitian Protesters Plan to Return to Streets Sunday

Feb. 17, 2019 - Life in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and its suburbs ...

No medicines, records or equipment: Haiti hospital struggles during protests

Feb. 17, 2019 - The languid whack of a ceiling fan stirs the heat around the In...

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NY-Metro area

Kreyol Edition listening session seeks to end mental health stigma in Haitian Community

Feb. 14, 2019 - The event was spearheaded by program coordinator Ruth Jean-Marie who was inspired by a similar event called ‘Escúchame’ for the Latino community in the Bronx where the sessions were conducted in both English and Spanish. These events according to Jean-Marie are part of a larger initiative launched by First Lady Chirlane McCray that addresses mental health concerns by creating access to resources, specifically for the black community to thrive.

Haiti

Arrested Americans and Foreigners Claim They Were on a ‘Government Mission’

Feb. 18, 2019 - U.S. officials deny any active covert operation on the ground in Haiti. Arrested men told Haitian police “they were on a mission, and they didn’t have to speak to [the police]."

Florida

3 Destinations for Haitian Culture in Miami

Jan. 21, 2019 - By Elizabeth Hazard Haitian culture is alive and well in Miami. If you’re looking to take in some art, embrace...

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Haiti’s explosive Rite of Spring: from pagan Russia to vodou ritual

Feb. 14, 2019 - When Jeanguy Saintus first saw Stravinsky’s Rite, he was reminded of his religion’s initiation ceremonies. Now, he has created his...

Caribbean Writers Series Welcomes Haitian-American Author and Activist

Sequined flags depict Haitian Vodou spirits in New Orleans

Not Much of Haiti Left in Port-au-Prince Antique Shop

Highlights from 13th Edition of PAPJAZZ Festival

Immigration & Migration

Search for bodies continues in the Bahamas as more Haitians land in nearby Turks and Caicos

Feb. 05, 2019 - The search for Haitian migrants who were aboard a capsized vessel off the northern Bahamas remains ongoing, the Royal Bahamas...

In a tragedy at sea, at least 28 Haitians are dead in the Bahamas

Judge Orders Trump Administration To Remove 2020 Census Citizenship Question

Profiles

After Unlikely Victory, Haitian American Frontus Starts Work in Coney Island Seat

Feb. 12, 2019 - Among the latest crop of assembly members is Haitian American Mathylde Frontus, who was sworn in by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Nov. 15 -- before 18 other new assembly-elects -- because she was elected to fill a seat that was vacated by disgraced ex-assemblywoman Pamela Harris. Harris resigned from her seat last April after being indicted and eventually pleading guilty to a 11 charges including wire fraud.

Caribbean

Caribbean

Bahamas temporarily halts deportations to Haiti

Feb. 18, 2019 - The Bahamas government says it has temporarily ceased all deportations to Haiti as a result of the political unrest in...

Statement by the Chairman of CARICOM on the Violent Protests in Haiti

Church leaders urge Haitians to come together and end violence

Technology

Haiti
Tech

WhatsApp: The Purveyor of Fake News In Haiti and One Haitian Org That’s Fighting Back

Feb. 18, 2019 - In the last days of January, a sex tape began to spread rapidly across Haiti’s social media channels. Its reach was particularly broad because people claimed that the star of the video was a Haitian minister called Enol Joseph. The video turned out to be fake, but it still had a strong impact and underlined a problem that’s become more and more pervasive in Haiti—the spread of misinformation. One organization is trying to fight back.

Health & Science

No medicines, records or equipment: Haiti hospital struggles during protests

Feb. 17, 2019 - The languid whack of a ceiling fan stirs the heat around the Intensive Care Unit. It’s the only sound on...

Haitians in America

Haitians in America: Boutique owner brings style and flair to West Hempstead

Feb. 14, 2019 - When Sagine Pierre realized she possessed a flair for fashion after noticing people would compliment on her outfits, she decided to do something with her talent.

Beauty & Style

Haitians in America: Boutique owner brings style and flair to West Hempstead

Feb. 14, 2019 - When Sagine Pierre realized she possessed a flair for fashion after noticing people would compliment on her outfits, she decided to do something with her talent.

Opinion

Hispaniola Rising: How the US Coup in Venezuela Is Taking Root in Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Feb. 16, 2019 - For more than a decade Venezuela has aided the governments of Haiti and the Dominican Republic through a preferential system...

Montreal

Montreal

Helicopter carries Alberta missionaries to Port-au-Prince airport as aid workers find way out of Haiti

Feb. 16, 2019 - Group of 24 aid workers from Haiti Arise is paying $6,900 cost of evacuation A group of 24 missionaries from...

Immigrant Voices

Immigrant Voices

Young, Small, Debt-Averse: An In-Depth Look at Latino Entrepreneurship

Dec. 16, 2018 - Conchie Fernández is the head of CF Creative, a business development, communications and marketing firm based in Miami, Florida. She...

Entertainment

Entertainment

Azealia Banks Calls On Cardi B to Speak Out Against the Dominican Republic’s ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of Haitians

Jan. 28, 2019 - Azealia Banks is at it again. The Harlem native sparked an old flame by taking aim at Cardi B via...

Features

Features

Haitian Carnival is Nearly Here! How Will You Celebrate?

Feb. 05, 2019 - With a diverse mix of African, European and Latin American ancestry, cultural expression holds a special place in the hearts of...

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery: 13th Edition of PAPJAZZ International Festival

Feb. 04, 2019 - The Jazz Haiti Foundation hosted its 13th Annual PAPJAZZ International Festival from Jan. 19 – Jan. 26, which featured international...

Video

Haiti
Video

Haiti’s political crisis disrupts economy and day-to-day life

Feb. 18, 2019 - People anxiously search for clean water, have no money to buy food, and blocked roads hinder movement. Protesters in...

Warped Lens

Warped Lens

Is Haiti Ungovernable?

Feb. 16, 2019 - The opposition parties exists only in name and they are plentiful. But we don’t hear much about their plans and their vision for the country, even during elections. The attitude is “give me the power and I will show you.” That is warped logic and it has gotten us anything but warped reality.

Haiti’s Government Should Cut Carnival Budget

A Duvalier Redux in Haiti? No Way

Sports

Sports

Liverpool Were Interested in Signing Sancho

Feb. 19, 2019 - Sancho is doing a great season at Dortmund. He decided to not stay at Manchester City and went in Germany...

HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED: Give

Jul. 22, 2018 - “And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should...

Elections

Haitian-American Rep. Mia Love Criticizes Trump in Scathing Concession Speech

Nov. 27, 2018 - Days after losing her re-election bid in deep red Utah, Represe...

Representative Mia Love, Once a Republican Star, Loses Re-Election in Utah

Nov. 21, 2018 - Ben McAdams, the Democratic mayor of Salt Lake County, unseated...

Florida passions remain high as voters converge in Lauderhill

Nov. 13, 2018 - Demonstrators in support of Andrew Gillum in front of the Browa...

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Lists & Guides

Atlanta, Lists & Guides
4 Restaurants in the Atlanta area for Haitian Bites
You can find your fill of food options in Atlanta. But what rea...
Food, Lists & Guides
4 Washington, D.C. Eateries to Check Out if You're In The Mood For Haitian and Caribbean Food
There’s certainly a wealth of restaurants to explore in the nat...
Latest News, Lists & Guides, South Florida
3 Destinations for Haitian Culture in Miami
By Elizabeth Hazard Haitian culture is alive and well in Miami....

Editorials

Editorial

Haitian Times Endorses Cynthia Nixon and Jumaane Williams

Sep. 06, 2018 - (L-R) Cynthia Nixon and Jumaane D. Williams Endorsing political candidates is something that we do irregularly because we take that...