At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures

As of Wednesday evening, many residents were pouring water out of their homes with any containers they could find, such as buckets and wash basins. The post At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures appeared first on The Haitian Times. At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures was first posted […]

2024-12-05 4

Agriculture & Environment

Home for the holidays means kremas time in Haitian-American households

Whether made from an age-old family recipe or store-bought, the warmth of kremas’ sweetened milk, coconut aroma and cinnamon spice is sure to permeate many a household. And in a year filled with loss and anxiety, the eggnog-like beverage, spiked with Haitian rum or moonshine and strained to silky smoothness, will be a source of familiar comfort. The post Home for the holidays means kremas time in Haitian-American households appeared first on The Haitian Times. Home for the holidays means […]

2024-11-28 3

Agriculture & Environment

Repairs resume on Massacre River canal as rains expose vulnerabilities in key infrastructure

Heavy rains damaged Haiti’s Massacre River canal, a key resource for farmers and nearby communities. Repairs are underway to strengthen its structure, prevent future flooding, and secure its vital role in irrigation. The canal symbolizes resilience and hope for the region’s agricultural future. The post Repairs resume on Massacre River canal as rains expose vulnerabilities in key infrastructure appeared first on The Haitian Times. Repairs resume on Massacre River canal as rains expose vulnerabilities in key infrastructure was first posted […]

2024-11-23 2

Agriculture & Environment

The lost legacy of farmers behind Haiti’s agricultural powerhouse

Once a thriving hub of Haiti’s agriculture, Artibonite Valley now sees its legacy slipping away. “The fields were everything to us,” said one farmer. “Now, my family is split up... We barely see each other, and we don’t know if we’ll ever return to our land.” As gangs take control, Haiti’s key food source faces an uncertain future. The post The lost legacy of farmers behind Haiti’s agricultural powerhouse appeared first on The Haitian Times. The lost legacy of farmers […]

2024-11-08 4

Agriculture & Environment

Local farmers in Haiti’s Northeast strengthen nutrition and economy by supplying food to school canteens

The World Food Program, WFP, allows farmers to reinvest in their businesses, strengthens food security for Haitian communities, and promotes school attendance by providing students with nutritious meals. In many cases, schools without canteens see lower attendance and retention rates, as hungry children struggle to concentrate or must stay home to help their families with food needs. The post Local farmers in Haiti’s Northeast strengthen nutrition and economy by supplying food to school canteens appeared first on The Haitian Times. […]

2024-10-28 4

Agriculture & Environment

Port-de-Paix residents struggle with severe flooding amidst lack of government support

Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of support from local authorities as they contend with flooded homes and streets obstructed by mud and debris, disrupting their daily lives. The post Port-de-Paix residents struggle with severe flooding amidst lack of government support appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix residents struggle with severe flooding amidst lack of government support was first posted on September 17, 2024 at 3:04 pm.

2024-09-17 5

Agriculture & Environment

Challenges and conservation efforts in Haiti’s Parc National des Trois Baies

People living near the park threaten both marine and terrestrial species by cutting down red and black mangroves for charcoal production, prematurely fishing aquatic species, and arbitrarily exploiting rocks from the site for construction. The post Challenges and conservation efforts in Haiti’s Parc National des Trois Baies appeared first on The Haitian Times. Challenges and conservation efforts in Haiti’s Parc National des Trois Baies was first posted on August 25, 2024 at 9:46 am.

2024-08-25 3

Agriculture & Environment

Unprepared, Gonaïves once again fears flooding, losses during the hurricane season

The Departmental Director of the Ministry of Environment, agronomist Manus Acceus, expressed deep concern over the mismanagement of funds allocated for the La Quinte River cleanup. The post Unprepared, Gonaïves once again fears flooding, losses during the hurricane season appeared first on The Haitian Times. Unprepared, Gonaïves once again fears flooding, losses during the hurricane season was first posted on August 9, 2024 at 8:00 am.

2024-08-09 4

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