Haiti
Farah Louis Wins Flatbush Special Election For City Council
After a heated race, Haitian American Farah Louis emerged victorious in the special election to replace Jumaane Williams to represent the 45th Council District in Brooklyn. Continue reading
Woman Wanted for Allegedly Setting Mother and Home Ablaze in Pétion-Ville
A 23-year-old woman is wanted by Haitian officials for her alleged connection to a fire that claimed her mother’s life. According to reports, the young woman “burned her mother alive” and set the family home ablaze to destroy evidence after her mother confronted her about her sexual orientation. Continue reading
Attempted Kidnapping in Leogane
Sorel Somervil, a local entrepreneur, was the victim of an attempted kidnapping in Leogane on Saturday. The alleged kidnappers opened fire on his vehicle, fatally injuring his driver. Continue reading
Arts & Culture
Haitian Culture Comes Alive in New York on May 18 at Sans-Souci
Rehearsals are now underway and the final touches being put on this year’s staging of UNI, an elegant evening of dance, fashion, and music in celebration of the 216th anniversary of the Haitian flag. Continue reading
Sports
Mexico edges Haiti to reach CU17 Final
Mexico is through to the 2019 Concacaf Under-17 Championship Final after edging Haiti 1-0 in the semifinals on Tuesday night at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Continue reading