Haitian authorities vow retribution after Wharf Jérémie gang kills over 184 in Cité-Soleil bloodbath

Micanor Altès' gang killed more than 184 in Cité-Soleil, reportedly targeting elderly and Vodou practitioners over claims of sorcery against his ill son. These latest killings by Micanor Altès gang in Warf Jérémie bring the death toll in Haiti this year to a staggering 5,000. The post Haitian authorities vow retribution after Wharf Jérémie gang kills over 184 in Cité-Soleil bloodbath appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian authorities vow retribution after Wharf Jérémie gang kills over 184 in Cité-Soleil […]

2024-12-09 7

Agriculture & Environment

Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 in Cap-Haïtien

Heavy rains caused significant flooding in the northern city’s multiple neighborhoods, particularly on Dec. 5, when a landslide in the hilly Bande-du-Nord communal section claimed four lives, according to local reports. Cap-Haïtien officials have now declared a 6-month environmental state of emergency. The post Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 in Cap-Haïtien appeared first on The Haitian Times. Local officials plead for federal aid as landslide and floods kill at least 4 […]

2024-12-09 7

Business & Tech

$15M road project reshapes Haiti’s northwest, connecting three key towns

The new road is expected to enhance local economic activities by improving access and reducing travel times between Port-de-Paix, Saint-Louis du Nord, and Anse-à-Foleur. The post $15M road project reshapes Haiti’s northwest, connecting three key towns appeared first on The Haitian Times. $15M road project reshapes Haiti’s northwest, connecting three key towns was first posted on December 6, 2024 at 3:16 pm.

2024-12-06 8

Agriculture & Environment

At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures

As of Wednesday evening, many residents were pouring water out of their homes with any containers they could find, such as buckets and wash basins. The post At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures appeared first on The Haitian Times. At least 2 dead, 13 injured, and hundreds of homes flooded across Haiti after days of heavy rains expose lingering drainage failures was first posted […]

2024-12-05 8

Haiti

Intervil’s back: Forgotten Haitian soccer star leads Real Hope to Victory

It is highly common for Haitian players to shine in local competitions but underperform in regional tournaments. Intervil is a rare player who initially adjusted in a regional tournament after struggling. The post Intervil’s back: Forgotten Haitian soccer star leads Real Hope to Victory appeared first on The Haitian Times. Intervil’s back: Forgotten Haitian soccer star leads Real Hope to Victory was first posted on December 5, 2024 at 11:11 am.

2024-12-05 7

Haiti

Toward zero AIDS by 2030: Haiti renews efforts to safeguard HIV care despite escalating violence

Haiti has reduced its HIV prevalence to 2%, as part of the Zero AIDS by 2030 program with 71% of people living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment (ART) and 74% achieving viral suppression in 2023, according to the National Program for the Fight Against AIDS (PNLS). The post Toward zero AIDS by 2030: Haiti renews efforts to safeguard HIV care despite escalating violence appeared first on The Haitian Times. Toward zero AIDS by 2030: Haiti renews efforts to safeguard HIV […]

2024-12-04 6

Haiti

UNESCO session warns of worsening crisis for Haiti’s children amid violence and hunger

The ongoing violence and systemic collapse in Haiti are devastating its youth. UNESCO’s Monday session revealed alarming statistics about gang recruitment and child exploitation, calling for immediate action to support Haiti’s most vulnerable population. The post UNESCO session warns of worsening crisis for Haiti’s children amid violence and hunger appeared first on The Haitian Times. UNESCO session warns of worsening crisis for Haiti’s children amid violence and hunger was first posted on December 3, 2024 at 2:16 pm.

2024-12-03 8

Haiti

Haiti’s travel woes worsen as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended indefinitely

Travelers from southern Haiti are stranded as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended for weeks. Gang violence blocks major roads, leaving few options. Travelers plead for solutions amid rising insecurity. The post Haiti’s travel woes worsen as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended indefinitely appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s travel woes worsen as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended indefinitely was first posted on December 3, 2024 at 9:29 am.

2024-12-03 8

Arts & Culture

Honoring freedom where it began: Fort-Liberté’s annual commemoration of Haiti’s independence

In recognition of Fort-Liberté’s historical place of Haïti’s drafting and the first proclamation of its Act of Independence, Lesly Voltaire, president of Haiti’s Presidential Transitional Council, issued a decree on November 29, 2024, officially designating the date as a national day for reflection and research on the historical events surrounding Haiti’s independence. The announcement was made at Fort-Liberté commemoration of the day marking the drafting and the first proclamation of Haiti’s Act of Independence in 1803. The post Honoring freedom […]

2024-12-02 8

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