Hidden in Haiti’s mountains, Vallières pushes for a tourism-fueled revival

Among Vallières’ most remarkable but overlooked treasures is Fort Salnave. Perched on Mornes Nicolo, the fort offers panoramic views of northern and central Haiti—even stretching to the Atlantic coast. Built between 1867 and 1869 under the presidency of Sylvain Salnave, the fort was designed to help defend Haiti’s independence and sovereignty in the face of external threats. The post Hidden in Haiti’s mountains, Vallières pushes for a tourism-fueled revival appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-19

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Jacmel and Fort-Liberté mark Flag Day with patriotic parades, cultural showcases and civic pride| PHOTOS

Jacmel and Fort-Liberté celebrated Haitian Flag Day with parades, performances and community pride under the theme “One flag, one people, one Nation.” The post Jacmel and Fort-Liberté mark Flag Day with patriotic parades, cultural showcases and civic pride| PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-05-23

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Fort-Liberté community leads $10M effort to restore historic Haitian fort and boost tourism

Residents expect Fort Pointe de la Roche’s restoration to change the tourism landscape of Fort Liberté. The initiative’s organizers envision the site as a major draw for both local and international visitors—comparable, they say, to how the singer Bob Marley’s home in Jamaica attracts fans from across the globe. The post Fort-Liberté community leads $10M effort to restore historic Haitian fort and boost tourism appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fort-Liberté community leads $10M effort to restore historic Haitian fort […]

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Fort-Liberté’s K-Naval 2025: defying the odds, elevating tradition | Part 2

Beyond the revelry, K-Navaval carried a deeper message. Organizers wove themes of social justice into the festivities, using the massive platform to address issues such as violence against women and children, encouraging participants to adopt responsible behaviors. The post Fort-Liberté’s K-Naval 2025: defying the odds, elevating tradition | Part 2 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fort-Liberté’s K-Naval 2025: defying the odds, elevating tradition | Part 2 was first posted on March 10, 2025 at 9:03 am.

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Fort-Liberté’s K-Navaval shatters records, showcasing regional pride | Part 1

Beyond the revelry, K-Navaval carried a deeper message. Organizers wove themes of social justice into the festivities, using the massive platform to address issues such as violence against women and children, encouraging participants to adopt responsible behaviors. The post Fort-Liberté’s K-Navaval shatters records, showcasing regional pride | Part 1 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fort-Liberté’s K-Navaval shatters records, showcasing regional pride | Part 1 was first posted on March 7, 2025 at 9:14 am.

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Fort-Liberté pre-carnival festivities in full swing

Fort-Liberté's main street pulses with music, dazzling costumes, and boundless joy in pre-carnival revelry. The post Fort-Liberté pre-carnival festivities in full swing appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fort-Liberté pre-carnival festivities in full swing was first posted on February 17, 2025 at 2:57 pm.

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Fort-Liberté bursts with color and sound as Carnival 2025 kicks off

The success of the first pre-carnival day in Fort-Liberté has sparked optimism for the upcoming March 2 to 4 event. Organizers plan to expand the festivities in the coming days, adding more activities and accommodating groups that couldn’t participate on the first day despite being invited. The post Fort-Liberté bursts with color and sound as Carnival 2025 kicks off appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fort-Liberté bursts with color and sound as Carnival 2025 kicks off was first posted on […]

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Haiti Carnival 2025: Fort-Liberté is getting ready to party

Haiti’s central government authorities announced the decision to hold the National Carnival in Fort-Liberté from March 2 to 4 on January 18, 2025. However, according to local officials, preparations began well before the official announcement. The post Haiti Carnival 2025: Fort-Liberté is getting ready to party appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti Carnival 2025: Fort-Liberté is getting ready to party was first posted on January 27, 2025 at 9:00 am.

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Honoring freedom where it began: Fort-Liberté’s annual commemoration of Haiti’s independence

In recognition of Fort-Liberté’s historical place of Haïti’s drafting and the first proclamation of its Act of Independence, Lesly Voltaire, president of Haiti’s Presidential Transitional Council, issued a decree on November 29, 2024, officially designating the date as a national day for reflection and research on the historical events surrounding Haiti’s independence. The announcement was made at Fort-Liberté commemoration of the day marking the drafting and the first proclamation of Haiti’s Act of Independence in 1803. The post Honoring freedom […]

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