Anti-gang protest shuts down Port-au-Prince; police fire tear gas

Barricades of burning tires blocked several streets in the capital, as gunfire echoed through neighborhoods like Delmas 32, where residents reported a gang attack even as the protest drew widespread attention. The post Anti-gang protest shuts down Port-au-Prince; police fire tear gas appeared first on The Haitian Times. Anti-gang protest shuts down Port-au-Prince; police fire tear gas was first posted on April 3, 2025 at 12:08 pm.

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Haiti

‘Like a ticking time bomb’: Haitians in Biden parole program receive DHS self-deportation letters

Haitians in the Biden administration’s CHNV parole program are receiving DHS letters ordering them to self-deport by April 24, prompting fear, confusion and uncertainty within the Haitian diaspora as legal status protections come to an end. The post ‘Like a ticking time bomb’: Haitians in Biden parole program receive DHS self-deportation letters appeared first on The Haitian Times. ‘Like a ticking time bomb’: Haitians in Biden parole program receive DHS self-deportation letters was first posted on April 3, 2025 at […]

2025-04-03 2

Haiti

Artibonite beats cholera vaccine goal despite misinformation

The Departmental Director of Health of Artibonite, Dr. Henock Savain, noted that MSPP international partners did not fund pre-campaign communication efforts which has consequences on the lack of awareness about the vaccination campaign among the most vulnerable people. The post Artibonite beats cholera vaccine goal despite misinformation appeared first on The Haitian Times. Artibonite beats cholera vaccine goal despite misinformation was first posted on April 3, 2025 at 5:00 am.

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Haiti

Mario Joseph, leading Haitian human rights lawyer, dies at 62

Mario Joseph, who led landmark human rights cases in Haiti over three decades, died following a car accident. He was 62. The post Mario Joseph, leading Haitian human rights lawyer, dies at 62 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mario Joseph, leading Haitian human rights lawyer, dies at 62 was first posted on April 2, 2025 at 2:17 pm.

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Education

Can relocating students save Haiti’s education system?

The relocation of schools in Haiti’s capital has helped many students resume their studies amid rising violence. However, overcrowding, a teacher strike, and ongoing security concerns threaten the initiative's sustainability. The post Can relocating students save Haiti’s education system? appeared first on The Haitian Times. Can relocating students save Haiti’s education system? was first posted on April 2, 2025 at 5:00 am.

2025-04-02 5

Crime & Justice

Gangs tighten grip on Mirebalais after deadly raid frees 500 inmates, forcing residents to flee

Violent armed gangs had long threatened an assault on Mirebalais, a town located at the crossroads of two main roads—one leading north from Port-au-Prince to the coast and another leading east to the Dominican Republic. However, the attack came after heightened surveillance by local authorities on suspicious vehicles and recently cleared shipping containers. The post Gangs tighten grip on Mirebalais after deadly raid frees 500 inmates, forcing residents to flee appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gangs tighten grip on […]

2025-04-01 2

Haiti

Haiti’s upcoming constitutional referendum: A controversial process amid political and security crisis

Haiti’s proposed constitutional referendum is moving forward despite opposition, security concerns, and a history of low voter turnout. As the country marks the 38th anniversary of its 1987 Constitution, critics warn that the initiative lacks legitimacy and could deepen political instability. The post Haiti’s upcoming constitutional referendum: A controversial process amid political and security crisis appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s upcoming constitutional referendum: A controversial process amid political and security crisis was first posted on April 1, 2025 […]

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Arts & Culture

Haitian artisan Marc Fertil crafts Tesla Cybertruck replica from cardboard scraps

In a small workshop filled with scraps, Marc Sonley Fertil spent months shaping cardboard into something extraordinary—turning vision into reality. The post Haitian artisan Marc Fertil crafts Tesla Cybertruck replica from cardboard scraps appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian artisan Marc Fertil crafts Tesla Cybertruck replica from cardboard scraps was first posted on March 28, 2025 at 1:59 pm.

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Haiti

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.

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