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 […]

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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 5

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 6

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 4

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 4

Environment

Hurricane Beryl’s eyewall spares Haiti amid warnings for vigilance and preparedness

Beryl, the earliest Category 5 Atlantic Basin hurricane, did not bring as much devastation to Haiti’s southwestern peninsula as initially feared. The post Hurricane Beryl’s eyewall spares Haiti amid warnings for vigilance and preparedness appeared first on The Haitian Times. Hurricane Beryl’s eyewall spares Haiti amid warnings for vigilance and preparedness was first posted on July 4, 2024 at 11:52 am.

2024-07-04 5

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Haiti’s residents of Fonds-Baptiste rejoice with a new solar-powered water system

A solar-powered water system has relieved communities in Haiti’s Fonds-Baptiste communal section. The post Haiti’s residents of Fonds-Baptiste rejoice with a new solar-powered water system appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s residents of Fonds-Baptiste rejoice with a new solar-powered water system was first posted on June 17, 2024 at 8:34 am.

2024-06-17 5

Environment

Haiti scores positively in EPI report amid calls for PM Conille to prioritize environment

Numerous organizations and advocates for environmental protection have urged decision-makers to enact policies that favor a healthier natural environment. The post Haiti scores positively in EPI report amid calls for PM Conille to prioritize environment appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti scores positively in EPI report amid calls for PM Conille to prioritize environment was first posted on June 6, 2024 at 8:00 am.

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