Residents frustrated over unexplained delays in $15M road construction in Haiti’s northwest

A $15 million IDB-funded road project in northwest Haiti has stalled after less than a month of work. Residents are frustrated and call on the government authorities for answers. The post Residents frustrated over unexplained delays in $15M road construction in Haiti’s northwest appeared first on The Haitian Times. Residents frustrated over unexplained delays in $15M road construction in Haiti’s northwest was first posted on April 11, 2025 at 11:25 am.

2025-04-11 1

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Weak border controls fueling Haiti’s armed crisis, UN report finds

A UN report reveals that Haiti’s gang crisis is fueled by U.S. firearms and enabled by porous borders and under-resourced enforcement systems. The post Weak border controls fueling Haiti’s armed crisis, UN report finds appeared first on The Haitian Times. Weak border controls fueling Haiti’s armed crisis, UN report finds was first posted on April 8, 2025 at 9:50 am.

2025-04-08

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Haiti’s textile industry threatened by Trump’s tariffs

The last thread of Haiti’s formal economy may unravel as Trump’s tariffs collide with stalled trade protections and vanishing factory orders. The post Haiti’s textile industry threatened by Trump’s tariffs appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s textile industry threatened by Trump’s tariffs was first posted on April 8, 2025 at 9:17 am.

2025-04-08 1

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Was Mexico City’s Little Haiti meant to last?

Just two years ago, thousands of Haitians could be found in every corner of Mexico City's Tláhuac municipality: working in local markets, renting rooms and sleeping in the park under makeshift tents. “It was like a little city — a Haitian neighborhood,” said local resident Pedro Vargas. The post Was Mexico City’s Little Haiti meant to last? appeared first on The Haitian Times. Was Mexico City’s Little Haiti meant to last? was first posted on April 8, 2025 at 5:00 […]

2025-04-08 1

Arts & Culture

Joyful performances and vibrant pride fill Cap-Haïtien’s Identity Festival | PHOTOS

Young performers showcased Haiti’s culture through dance, music, songs and poetry at the second edition of Festival de l’Identité in Cap-Haïtien. This is a display of photos and videos from the event held on March 22 The post Joyful performances and vibrant pride fill Cap-Haïtien’s Identity Festival | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Joyful performances and vibrant pride fill Cap-Haïtien’s Identity Festival | PHOTOS was first posted on April 6, 2025 at 5:00 am.

2025-04-06 2

Crime & Justice

Ex-Haitian mayor convicted of US visa fraud after covering up political killings

Ex-mayor Jean Morose Viliena convicted of U.S. visa fraud after hiding violent past. The post Ex-Haitian mayor convicted of US visa fraud after covering up political killings appeared first on The Haitian Times. Ex-Haitian mayor convicted of US visa fraud after covering up political killings was first posted on April 4, 2025 at 10:52 am.

2025-04-04 1

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US lawmakers urge Secretary Rubio to address Haiti crisis during Caribbean trip and engage CARICOM leaders

Top Democrats urge U.S. engagement in regional talks to address Haiti’s humanitarian and security crisis during Secretary Rubio’s Caribbean visit. The post US lawmakers urge Secretary Rubio to address Haiti crisis during Caribbean trip and engage CARICOM leaders appeared first on The Haitian Times. US lawmakers urge Secretary Rubio to address Haiti crisis during Caribbean trip and engage CARICOM leaders was first posted on March 27, 2025 at 10:41 am.

2025-03-27 2

Crime & Justice

Haitian police raid Delmas 6, kill gang members amid unconfirmed reports of Chérizier’s death | BREAKING NEWS

Jimmy “Barbeque” Chérizier, a former police officer turned leader of the G9 Family and Allies gang federation, had long evaded law enforcement despite being one of Haiti’s most wanted men. He was under investigation by the Haitian National Police (PNH) for orchestrating massacres, kidnappings, and widespread extortion in Port-au-Prince. The post Haitian police raid Delmas 6, kill gang members amid unconfirmed reports of Chérizier’s death | BREAKING NEWS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian police raid Delmas 6, kill […]

2025-03-02 1

Arts & Culture

Frank Hartbecame one of America’s first Black sports stars | DID YOU KNOW

A story about the remarkable life of Frank Hart, a Haitian immigrant who rose to prominence as one of America's earliest black sports icons. From his pioneering achievments in pedestrianism to his later foray into baseball, Hart's legacy shines brightly as a trailblazer in the world of sports. The post Frank Hartbecame one of America’s first Black sports stars | DID YOU KNOW appeared first on The Haitian Times. Frank Hartbecame one of America’s first Black sports stars | DID […]

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