Haiti’s Madan Sara fight for survival as insecurity threatens the engine of Haiti’s informal economy

Growing insecurity in Haiti is shutting down Madan Sara traders, cutting off their livelihoods and forcing heavy losses. Violence and extortion keep them from markets, deepening the economic crisis and putting thousands of families at risk. The post Haiti’s Madan Sara fight for survival as insecurity threatens the engine of Haiti’s informal economy appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s Madan Sara fight for survival as insecurity threatens the engine of Haiti’s informal economy was first posted on March 21, […]

2025-03-21 1

Business & Tech

Haitian chocolate brand AYITIKA set to make a splash at New York’s Salon du Chocolat, a global chocolate extravaganza

AYITIKA will bring Haiti’s premium cocoa to New York’s biggest chocolate festival, hoping to expand business in North America. The post Haitian chocolate brand AYITIKA set to make a splash at New York’s Salon du Chocolat, a global chocolate extravaganza appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian chocolate brand AYITIKA set to make a splash at New York’s Salon du Chocolat, a global chocolate extravaganza was first posted on March 20, 2025 at 3:20 pm.

2025-03-20 2

Arts & Culture

Carnival in Haiti marching on, despite government ‘canceling’ main event

Officials scrapped Haiti’s 2025 National Carnival over security and budget issues, sparking debate as local festivities push forward. The post Carnival in Haiti marching on, despite government ‘canceling’ main event appeared first on The Haitian Times. Carnival in Haiti marching on, despite government ‘canceling’ main event was first posted on February 19, 2025 at 1:42 pm.

2025-02-19 3

Economy

USAID dismantling: What it could mean for Haiti

As USAID places thousands of employees on leave, Haiti’s aid programs face uncertainty, raising concerns about funding and next steps. The post USAID dismantling: What it could mean for Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. USAID dismantling: What it could mean for Haiti was first posted on February 7, 2025 at 6:08 pm.

2025-02-08 5

Economy

$6.5M international port opens as ‘beacon of hope’ for southern Haiti’s economic renewal

The Saint-Louis du Sud International Port’s success depends on completing surrounding infrastructure projects, including a seven-kilometer access road to Les Figuiers. At the same time,without improved security on the national scale, the port’s potential to drive economic growth may remain unrealized. . The post $6.5M international port opens as ‘beacon of hope’ for southern Haiti’s economic renewal appeared first on The Haitian Times. $6.5M international port opens as ‘beacon of hope’ for southern Haiti’s economic renewal was first posted on […]

2025-01-29 3

Business & Tech

Black-owned small businesses more optimistic about 2025 economic outlook

Black-owned small businesses are optimistic about 2025, citing growth opportunities, hiring plans, and funding strategies amid ongoing challenges. The post Black-owned small businesses more optimistic about 2025 economic outlook appeared first on The Haitian Times. Black-owned small businesses more optimistic about 2025 economic outlook was first posted on January 22, 2025 at 4:59 pm.

2025-01-22 4

Economy

6 key takeaways from Haiti’s economic decline since 2018

Haiti’s economy has been steeply declining for six years straight, with no growth recorded since 2018. Minister of Economy and Finance Alfred Fils Métellus outlines the causes, consequences, and proposed solutions to reverse the trend. The post 6 key takeaways from Haiti’s economic decline since 2018 appeared first on The Haitian Times. 6 key takeaways from Haiti’s economic decline since 2018 was first posted on January 17, 2025 at 10:28 am.

2025-01-17 3

Economy

Haiti reopens Port-au-Prince airport as FAA ban nears expiration

Haiti’s main airport reopened on Dec. 11, following a month-long closure caused by gang violence. The reopening coincides with the FAA ban’s impending expiration, though airlines remain hesitant to resume flights. The post Haiti reopens Port-au-Prince airport as FAA ban nears expiration appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti reopens Port-au-Prince airport as FAA ban nears expiration was first posted on December 11, 2024 at 2:13 pm.

2024-12-11 4

Economy

How Donald Trump’s Mass Deportations and Tariffs Would Impact New York City’s Economy

Mass deportations and tariffs proposed by Trump could shrink New York City’s economy, affecting workforce numbers and consumer spending, say economists. The post How Donald Trump’s Mass Deportations and Tariffs Would Impact New York City’s Economy appeared first on The Haitian Times. How Donald Trump’s Mass Deportations and Tariffs Would Impact New York City’s Economy was first posted on November 6, 2024 at 11:20 am.

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