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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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

Economy

Haïti’s women demand government support for modern agriculture on World Day of Rural Women

In the sun-baked village of Passe-Catabois, in Haiti’s Northwest department, women gathered on Oct. 15 to mark the World Day of Rural Women, an event aimed at highlighting the critical role of women in rural communities. While the focus was on creating more inclusive policies and support for women toward sustainable development, the elephant in the room was hard to ignore: access to modern tools and equipment. The post Haïti’s women demand government support for modern agriculture on World Day […]

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Economy

Farmers in Haiti fail to maintain trade amidst gang tolls and blockades, prices continue to soar

The impact of armed gangs controlling vital routes in Haiti’s Northwest has left suppliers in crisis, with farmers, traders, retailers and consumers alike feeling the strain. The post Farmers in Haiti fail to maintain trade amidst gang tolls and blockades, prices continue to soar appeared first on The Haitian Times. Farmers in Haiti fail to maintain trade amidst gang tolls and blockades, prices continue to soar was first posted on October 10, 2024 at 8:05 am.

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Economy

Haiti’s northeast Maribaroux Plain irrigation canal sparks economic growth and agricultural revival

Local farmers and key stakeholders in the region have recommended several crucial measures to fully capitalize on the significant investment in the Massacre River irrigation canal. The post Haiti’s northeast Maribaroux Plain irrigation canal sparks economic growth and agricultural revival appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s northeast Maribaroux Plain irrigation canal sparks economic growth and agricultural revival was first posted on July 31, 2024 at 1:54 pm.

2024-07-31 2

Crime & Justice

Gang grip on Port-au-prince spurs new wave of street vendors, Haitian men selling cooked rice

As Haitian economic calamities worsened by insecurity due to escalating gang violence, starting the business wasn't easy for Dassilien. He had to gather the necessary equipment bit by bit. The post Gang grip on Port-au-prince spurs new wave of street vendors, Haitian men selling cooked rice appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gang grip on Port-au-prince spurs new wave of street vendors, Haitian men selling cooked rice was first posted on July 18, 2024 at 9:36 am.

2024-07-18 2

Business & Tech

New landfill brings fresh waste management opportunities to Haiti’s northeast

A landfill under construction in Haiti’s Northeast Department aims to address an overdue need for better waste storage and processing in three border towns. The post New landfill brings fresh waste management opportunities to Haiti’s northeast appeared first on The Haitian Times. New landfill brings fresh waste management opportunities to Haiti’s northeast was first posted on July 15, 2024 at 11:05 am.

2024-07-15 2

Ayiti la vi chè

Haiti’s Prime Minister meets members of gang-ravaged textile industry

The Haitian Prime Minister has met with representatives from the Association of Industries of Haiti to discuss measures aimed at revitalizing Haiti’s economy, particularly the textile and apparel industry, which has been severely impacted by gang-fueled insecurity and political instability. The post Haiti’s Prime Minister meets members of gang-ravaged textile industry appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s Prime Minister meets members of gang-ravaged textile industry was first posted on July 1, 2024 at 1:06 pm.

2024-07-01 2

Economy

Outdoor markets in Haiti’s northwest may soon get public health-inspired facelifts

Authorities in Port-de-Paix, Haiti, may soon reorganize and regulate the region’s marketplaces to protect the public’s health and possibly increase tax revenue. The post Outdoor markets in Haiti’s northwest may soon get public health-inspired facelifts appeared first on The Haitian Times. Outdoor markets in Haiti’s northwest may soon get public health-inspired facelifts was first posted on June 28, 2024 at 9:58 am.

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