Haiti’s National Police adds 739 officers to a depleted force

This new cohort joins the force in a time of unprecedented insecurity, where gang violence claimed over 560 lives in 2024 alone, including 207 victims of a December massacre at Wharf Jérémie, carried out by the criminal group led by Micanor Altès. The post Haiti’s National Police adds 739 officers to a depleted force appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s National Police adds 739 officers to a depleted force was first posted on January 13, 2025 at 2:21 pm.

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Haiti

Special Mass honors victims of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake

A special mass held at the Villa d’Accueil marks the 15th anniversary of the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake. The post Special Mass honors victims of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake appeared first on The Haitian Times. Special Mass honors victims of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake was first posted on January 13, 2025 at 10:56 am.

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Crime & Justice

Key takeaways from Haiti’s multinational mission: progress, setbacks, and future challenges

Kenya-led Haiti multinational mission struggles with gang violence, staffing shortfalls, and funding issues after months of delay. The post Key takeaways from Haiti’s multinational mission: progress, setbacks, and future challenges appeared first on The Haitian Times. Key takeaways from Haiti’s multinational mission: progress, setbacks, and future challenges was first posted on January 8, 2025 at 6:29 pm.

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Dominican Republic

Haitians deported despite Dominican Republic’s holiday deportation pause

Dominican Republic’s holiday deportation suspension criticized as Haitians recount continued expulsions and abuse at the border. The post Haitians deported despite Dominican Republic’s holiday deportation pause appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians deported despite Dominican Republic’s holiday deportation pause was first posted on January 8, 2025 at 9:37 am.

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Crime & Justice

Haitians decry racketeering in cash-strapped money transfer agencies during holiday season

The surge in money transfers during the holiday season has turned transfer agencies into hotspots for exploitation by dishonest agents and security personnel. Instances of misconduct include agents imposing unauthorized fees and security guards collaborating to extort money from customers. The post Haitians decry racketeering in cash-strapped money transfer agencies during holiday season appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians decry racketeering in cash-strapped money transfer agencies during holiday season was first posted on January 7, 2025 at 2:56 pm.

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Haitians question a whopping .7M Cap-Haïtien airport runway repair, viewing other needs as more urgent

Cap-Haitien

Haitians question a whopping $4.7M Cap-Haïtien airport runway repair, viewing other needs as more urgent

Critics claim that Haiti's spending of $4.7 million on a runway repair when a larger airport is desperately needed reflects a tendency toward temporary solutions to broader systemic problems. The post Haitians question a whopping $4.7M Cap-Haïtien airport runway repair, viewing other needs as more urgent appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians question a whopping $4.7M Cap-Haïtien airport runway repair, viewing other needs as more urgent was first posted on January 7, 2025 at 10:43 am.

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Crime & Justice

150 Guatemalan troops and 8 Salvadorans join multinational mission in Haiti

With the arrival of Guatemalan and Salvadoran troops, Haiti’s Multinational Mission now has 572 members from six countries. The post 150 Guatemalan troops and 8 Salvadorans join multinational mission in Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. 150 Guatemalan troops and 8 Salvadorans join multinational mission in Haiti was first posted on January 6, 2025 at 9:19 am.

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Arts & Culture

A look at official celebration of Haiti’s 221st Independence Day in Port-au-Prince | PHOTOS

All ceremonies took place at the Villa d’Accueil, the government palace in Musseau, miles away from the center of Port-au-Prince, which is gang-controlled. The post A look at official celebration of Haiti’s 221st Independence Day in Port-au-Prince | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. A look at official celebration of Haiti’s 221st Independence Day in Port-au-Prince | PHOTOS was first posted on January 6, 2025 at 11:59 am.

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Food

Cap-Haïtien residents share smiles, laughs, and Soup Joumou on Independence Day | PHOTOS

As customary, thousands of Haitians drank Soup Joumou to celebrate Haiti’s Independence Day on the morning of Jan. 1 in Cap-Haïtien. Some enjoyed the UNESCO-recognized signature dish at home with family members; others savored it at restaurants or on the streets with loved ones. The post Cap-Haïtien residents share smiles, laughs, and Soup Joumou on Independence Day | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Cap-Haïtien residents share smiles, laughs, and Soup Joumou on Independence Day | PHOTOS was first […]

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Playlist Zouk

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