Hostages rescued in Gonaives in struggle to take back control of Artibonite region

Despite the increased deployment of police units and MSS forces, many residents remain fearful as gangs continue to assert control over large swaths of the region. The post Hostages rescued in Gonaives in struggle to take back control of Artibonite region appeared first on The Haitian Times. Hostages rescued in Gonaives in struggle to take back control of Artibonite region was first posted on October 15, 2024 at 11:03 am.

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Crime & Justice

Multinational police force deployed to bolster security in Haiti’s Artibonite

The joint operations come as Artibonite has become a hotspot for criminal activities, with gangs killing people massively, burning homes and farms, and extorting residents and businesses. The post Multinational police force deployed to bolster security in Haiti’s Artibonite appeared first on The Haitian Times. Multinational police force deployed to bolster security in Haiti’s Artibonite was first posted on October 9, 2024 at 12:41 pm.

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Artibonite Department

Gangs demand hefty ransom for seized homes in Haiti’s rural Gros-Morne

After storming the communities over a dispute involving the kidnapping of a 5-year-old girl, killing at least 10 people, kidnapping six, and setting several homes and farms on fire, armed gangs are now extorting residents by demanding large payments for their return. The post Gangs demand hefty ransom for seized homes in Haiti’s rural Gros-Morne appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gangs demand hefty ransom for seized homes in Haiti’s rural Gros-Morne was first posted on September 8, […]

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Crime & Justice

Gang terror in rural Haiti’s Artibonite claims 10 lives, destruction of homes and farms | BREAKING NEWS

Local media reported that six people were killed between Friday and Saturday, with four more on Tuesday. Gros-Morne Mayor Hubert Sénéac confirmed that the deaths and destruction occurred in the third and sixth communal sections. The post Gang terror in rural Haiti’s Artibonite claims 10 lives, destruction of homes and farms | BREAKING NEWS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gang terror in rural Haiti’s Artibonite claims 10 lives, destruction of homes and farms | BREAKING NEWS was first posted […]

2024-08-28 2

Arts & Culture

Gonaïves vodou’s sacred trinity: celebrating the heart of Haiti’s spiritual heritage

Vodou plays a vital role in Haiti. The post Gonaïves vodou’s sacred trinity: celebrating the heart of Haiti’s spiritual heritage appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gonaïves vodou’s sacred trinity: celebrating the heart of Haiti’s spiritual heritage was first posted on August 28, 2024 at 11:15 am.

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Crime & Justice

Gonaïves residents mobilize in sit-in to demand police action against gang-led insecurity

Dozens of Gonaïves residents voiced their discontent to the departmental director of the Haitian National Police (PNH), Jean-Louis Paul Ménard, and demanded that the police accompany them in their plan to fight the notorious Kokorat San Ras gang, which has been particularly terrorizing the communities of L’Estère, Liancourt, Gros-Morne, and Terre-Neuve. The post Gonaïves residents mobilize in sit-in to demand police action against gang-led insecurity appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gonaïves residents mobilize in sit-in to demand police action […]

2024-08-15 2

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 4

Arts & Culture

Celebration of patronal Saint-Anne and Saint Joachim across Haiti: a fusion of faith and tradition in La Branle and Anse-à-Foleur

Pilgrims who usually attend the patronal feast of Saint-Anne and Saint-Joachim at La Branle missed the trip this year as insecurity has also serious consequences on many communal sections. The post Celebration of patronal Saint-Anne and Saint Joachim across Haiti: a fusion of faith and tradition in La Branle and Anse-à-Foleur appeared first on The Haitian Times. Celebration of patronal Saint-Anne and Saint Joachim across Haiti: a fusion of faith and tradition in La Branle and Anse-à-Foleur was first posted […]

2024-08-01 2

Artibonite Department

Largest hospital in Haiti’s Artibonite region faces severe staff shortage as doctors flee

Dr. Noël, the executive director, remains cautiously optimistic despite the daunting challenges. He emphasized the urgency of finding a long-term solution to ensure that the hospital can continue to provide critical healthcare services. The post Largest hospital in Haiti’s Artibonite region faces severe staff shortage as doctors flee appeared first on The Haitian Times. Largest hospital in Haiti’s Artibonite region faces severe staff shortage as doctors flee was first posted on June 25, 2024 at 11:33 am.

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