Haitians heartbroken after death of legendary pianist Jude James Fortuné

A key figure in the Haitian cultural scene, Jude James Fortuné, has left his mark on several generations with his exceptional talent and dedication to musical art. He was often calm when he played and appeared to do so effortlessly. When he stood on stage, the only dynamism from his body was from his fingers, which used to race on his keyboard. The post Haitians heartbroken after death of legendary pianist Jude James Fortuné appeared first on The Haitian Times. […]

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Agriculture & Environment

Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 in Cap-Haïtien

Heavy rains caused significant flooding in the northern city’s multiple neighborhoods, particularly on Dec. 5, when a landslide in the hilly Bande-du-Nord communal section claimed four lives, according to local reports. Cap-Haïtien officials have now declared a 6-month environmental state of emergency. The post Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 in Cap-Haïtien appeared first on The Haitian Times. Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 […]

2024-12-09 4

Agriculture & Environment

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 5

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Cap-Haïtien residents dismiss gang rumors, say city remains safe

Pierre comfortably picked cherries in the front yard of his home without an ounce of fear on the afternoon of Nov. 29. Despite the arrest of four individuals in Saint-Raphaël tied to a Port-au-Prince gang, Cap-Haïtien residents remain calm, dismissing rumors of gang infiltration. Locals credit strong police presence and the city’s tight-knit community for maintaining safety. The post Cap-Haïtien residents dismiss gang rumors, say city remains safe appeared first on The Haitian Times. Cap-Haïtien residents dismiss gang rumors, say […]

2024-12-02 5

Cap-Haitien

US eases air travel ban on Haiti, opening flights to Cap-Haïtien

The FAA has lifted the flight ban to Cap-Haïtien, restoring travel to Haiti’s north, while gang violence keeps Port-au-Prince’s airport shuttered. Airlines like Sunrise Airways are adapting, but Haiti faces mounting pressure to address the ongoing crisis. The post US eases air travel ban on Haiti, opening flights to Cap-Haïtien appeared first on The Haitian Times. US eases air travel ban on Haiti, opening flights to Cap-Haïtien was first posted on November 22, 2024 at 11:01 am.

2024-11-22 6

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Haitian official accused of using fake security unit to seize land, harass residents

These unauthorized agents have reportedly been involved in land grabs and unlawfully searching young men late at night, residents told The Haitian Times. The post Haitian official accused of using fake security unit to seize land, harass residents appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian official accused of using fake security unit to seize land, harass residents was first posted on October 21, 2024 at 10:31 am.

2024-10-21 6

Cap-Haitien

Cap-Haïtien finance director released after Port-au-Prince kidnapping, raising new security concerns

Though Étienne holds a high-level position, the Haitian government has not issued an official statement regarding the kidnapping. The post Cap-Haïtien finance director released after Port-au-Prince kidnapping, raising new security concerns appeared first on The Haitian Times. Cap-Haïtien finance director released after Port-au-Prince kidnapping, raising new security concerns was first posted on October 11, 2024 at 12:15 pm.

2024-10-11 6

Cap-Haitien

Security guard kills two in attempted robbery at Cap-Haïtien gas station

The men wore ski masks and were armed as they exchanged gunfire with the security guard, Jean added. The post Security guard kills two in attempted robbery at Cap-Haïtien gas station appeared first on The Haitian Times. Security guard kills two in attempted robbery at Cap-Haïtien gas station was first posted on October 5, 2024 at 12:57 pm.

2024-10-05 6

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Collapsed bridge in northern Haiti disrupts school, commerce; community rallies for rebuild and donations | PHOTOS

It is extremely dangerous for residents to cross over the water on those pieces of iron and indeed about five people fall into the water a day, including men riding on motorcycles. The post Collapsed bridge in northern Haiti disrupts school, commerce; community rallies for rebuild and donations | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Collapsed bridge in northern Haiti disrupts school, commerce; community rallies for rebuild and donations | PHOTOS was first posted on October 1, 2024 at […]

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