Sam Bojarski, Author at The Haitian Times

24 total cases of Covid-19 in Haiti to date 24 total cases of coronavirus have been identified in Haiti according…

Development to offer affordable Haitian seniors housing, as rents rise

Rising rents in Flatbush and East Flatbush have made it difficult for many tenants, including Haitian seniors on a fixed…

Haitian-led CBOs concerned about being sidelined in immigrant relief efforts

From Flatbush and Crown Heights in Brooklyn, to Cambria Heights and Jamaica in Queens, Haitian-led community-based organizations (CBOs) serve neighborhoods…

Coronavirus, Economy, Haiti, Special Reports

Decline in remittances from pandemic could be hard-felt in Haiti

Members of the Haitian diaspora are among the millions of people throughout the world facing job loss, late payments and other financial burdens, as the economy contracts in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus, Haiti, Health & Science

Health workers in Haiti play critical role stemming false information

In Haiti, thousands of health care workers are making an effort to educate community members about coronavirus and dispel common misconceptions. While a lack of education on the virus has contributed to many of these misconceptions, technology has facilitated the spread of false information, as it has throughout the world.

Coronavirus, Haiti, Special Reports

Social distancing: A luxury Haiti’s poor cannot afford

While social distancing might be possible for Haiti’s elite, living in comfort behind stone walls, the country’s poor majority faces a different reality.

Coronavirus, Florida, Immigration & Migration, Special Reports

ICE raids, deportations impact Haitian community during pandemic

By Sam Bojarski Earlier this week, Fredly Charles and Junior Augustine were detained in Louisiana, awaiting deportation. For the two…

Business, Coronavirus, Latest News, New York

Haitian Business Coalition to Assist Restaurateurs, Small Businesses During Crisis

Recognizing the need to help others facing similar situations, Jean-Simon and other restaurant owners have organized and expanded the Haitian Business Coalition.