Zen Ayiti: A two-day escape with spiritual artifacts, yoga, organic food and roots music in Port-au-Prince

Zen Ayiti, Haiti’s annual wellness and spirituality fair, returned on Feb 1-2, 2025, for its 4th edition, promoting natural healing, mindfulness and cultural pride. The post Zen Ayiti: A two-day escape with spiritual artifacts, yoga, organic food and roots music in Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times. Zen Ayiti: A two-day escape with spiritual artifacts, yoga, organic food and roots music in Port-au-Prince was first posted on February 18, 2025 at 2:29 pm.

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Arts & Culture

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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Crime & Justice

Police retake Téléco base after deadly gang attack in Kenscoff

A deadly week for Haiti’s security forces left six officers dead and at least five injured, including three killed during a gang assault on the army’s Téléco base in Kenscoff. Police also reported one officer killed in a gang ambush and two others who shot each other in a dispute at a Port-au-Prince club. The post Police retake Téléco base after deadly gang attack in Kenscoff appeared first on The Haitian Times. Police retake Téléco base after deadly gang attack […]

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Haiti

Haiti men’s U-17 soccer team clinches 2025 FIFA World Cup spot

Haiti dominated the final round of the Concacaf U-17 World Cup qualifiers, winning all three group-stage games and outscoring opponents 10-0. The post Haiti men’s U-17 soccer team clinches 2025 FIFA World Cup spot appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti men’s U-17 soccer team clinches 2025 FIFA World Cup spot was first posted on February 17, 2025 at 10:55 am.

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Arts & Culture

Félix Cumbé, Haitian-born bachata and merengue icon, dies at 60

Despite his widespread fame, Cumbé lived much of his life as an undocumented immigrant. For more than 40 years, he struggled with the limitations that came with his status, unable to fully access the rights and benefits of Dominican residency. Yet, his contributions to Dominican music were undeniable. The post Félix Cumbé, Haitian-born bachata and merengue icon, dies at 60 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Félix Cumbé, Haitian-born bachata and merengue icon, dies at 60 was first posted on […]

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Brooklyn

Pa vann tèt ou. How not to give yourself away to immigration | Opinion

A Flatbush seminar warns Haitian immigrants about certain ICE tactics, emphasizing the importance of protecting themselves from self-incrimination. The post Pa vann tèt ou. How not to give yourself away to immigration | Opinion appeared first on The Haitian Times. Pa vann tèt ou. How not to give yourself away to immigration | Opinion was first posted on February 13, 2025 at 5:16 pm.

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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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Crime & Justice

Former Haitian official Badio denies role in Jovenel Moïse assassination, calls police report flawed

Badio denies involvement in Moïse’s assassination, while fugitive Hérard accuses the U.S. Embassy and ex-police chief Léon Charles of complicity. The post Former Haitian official Badio denies role in Jovenel Moïse assassination, calls police report flawed appeared first on The Haitian Times. Former Haitian official Badio denies role in Jovenel Moïse assassination, calls police report flawed was first posted on February 12, 2025 at 10:20 am.

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Crime & Justice

Two former and one current Haitian high-ranking officials arrested on corruption charges

Two former Haitian officials have been arrested for embezzlement and abuse of office after investigations by Haiti’s anti-corruption unit (ULCC) uncovered their alleged misappropriation of public resources and funds. The post Two former and one current Haitian high-ranking officials arrested on corruption charges appeared first on The Haitian Times. Two former and one current Haitian high-ranking officials arrested on corruption charges was first posted on February 11, 2025 at 3:54 pm.

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