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Haiti State of Emergency

Haiti officials call for a state of emergency following a shocking jailbreak that freed thousands of inmates. The Haitian Times dives deep, exploring the roots of the crisis, the government’s response, and the riots gripping the nation.


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💡 Essential Reading

Haitian literature will be on display at New York Haitian Book and Media day

Over 30 authors and poets will meet for a day of literary exploration and cultural celebration

The inaugural New York Haitian Book and Media Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 20. This event aims to celebrate Haitian literature and media, bringing together writers, journalists, poets, intellectuals, and artists from both Haiti and the diaspora.



NYC Haitian Heritage Parade in jeopardy due to lawsuit injunction

Court order restrains parade organizers amid legal battle

The preliminary injunction blocks five defendants, who, according to court documents, currently have a permit to host the Haitian Heritage Parade in May, “from proceeding with[,] producing or holding the parade.”

Experts urge shift of Haitian Diaspora remittances toward investment

Redirecting Haitian Diaspora’s billions from consumption to investment, a key focus at Miami International Finance Conference

According to the World Bank, remittances to Haiti, amounting to $3.8 billion in 2023, remain a steady growth source despite a 1.2% decrease from the previous year. Amid declines in foreign direct investment and reduced international aid, these remittances constitute about 20% of Haiti’s GDP and are the nation’s primary source of foreign currency.

Music in the air, music in my ears/ WOYYYYY

HMI (Haitian music industry), sees a vibrant influx of talent with the release of three distinct musical projects. From Paul Beaubrun and Anie Alerte’s duet “Pa Kriye” to Joverlein Moise’s (the eldest son of Haiti’s former slain president Jovenel Moïse) first single “Sa w Wè a Se Sa”, not forgetting Shedly Abraham’s gospel album…

Manito Nation: An award-winning DJ with Haiti as heartbeat 

Emmanuel Fils Jacques, better known as Manito Nation, is one of the few DJs who has made representing Haiti his signature

Despite not conforming to mainstream trends, Emmanuel Fils Jacques has remained true to his unique style. His steadfastness paid off when he was named Ticket Magazine’s 2023 DJ of the Year.


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Catch up on the latest stories surrounding the investigation into the assassination of Jovenel Moïse including updates on the alleged involvement of Moïse’s wife, Martine Moïse, former Haiti president, Michel Martelly and more.




These stories are part of the Haitians in America series looking at Haitians and Haitian Americans across the United States. Financial support for this work is provided by the Ford Foundation.


HAITI NEWS

Week 6: Baltimore crawls on top of Artibonite Group after rough start

During training, Baltimore players had vowed to win all of their remaining games to make up for slow start

The recent successes and developments in the Haitian Soccer League reflect the dynamic and competitive nature of the ongoing season, with teams striving to secure their…

Strangers: Displaced Haitians from capital try to adapt to province life

Some displaced residents feel safer after fleeing Port-au-Prince, but are now confronting the realities of living in the provinces

Accustomed to city life, Deborah is struggling with the physical demands of rural living, such as fetching water and finding a signal for phone calls or internet.


Catch up on the latest gossip in the Haitian music and entertainment industry.

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DIASPORA NEWS

How we hold Haiti’s diasporic grief

Navigating pain, politics, and healing

Healing, in this context, thus cannot exist without a full grounding within this Diasporic Grief. It means intimately bearing the depth of our pain. It also…

Haitian diaspora urges US to act as Haiti crisis drags on

Leaders and advocates convene, urging immediate aid and strategic intervention to address the worsening humanitarian crisis

Some organizations highlight the dire humanitarian situation in Haiti, citing widespread shortages of food, water, medicine, and energy, coupled with pervasive terror in many neighborhoods. They attribute the…

Prayers up for Haiti | VIDEOS

Local Catholics, diaspora, friends of Haiti pray to save the country during Lenten Pilgrimage mass

Bishop Brennan prayed for human dignity to be restored from the clutches of those overtaken by the avarice and greed for power fueling the crises in Haiti.



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