Haiti’s Ouanaminthe celebrates Notre Dame in a Colorful Mix of Faith and cultural tradition

In the week leading up to celebration , the city was alive with the "Fèt Chanpèt" spirit, as people made their way between the church, the market, and the square around the church of Notre Dame. The post Haiti’s Ouanaminthe celebrates Notre Dame in a Colorful Mix of Faith and cultural tradition appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s Ouanaminthe celebrates Notre Dame in a Colorful Mix of Faith and cultural tradition was first posted on August 18, 2024 at […]

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Crime & Justice

Haitian police officer killed by gangs in Solino amid calls for PNH presence

A member of the 24th promotion of the Haitian National Police, James Dorsainvil, was killed in a violent gang attack on Solino, a well-known slum in northeast Port-au-Prince. Over the past two years, the Bel-Air gang has persistently attacked the area to gain control, facing resistance from residents. Despite the ongoing violence, the police have yet to establish a station in Solino, which is close to key state institutions. The post Haitian police officer killed by gangs in Solino amid […]

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Arts & Culture

Accessories made in Haiti, food, and drinks featured at Cap-Haïtien anniversary fair | PHOTOS

The Notre-Dame Grand Fair, displaying locally made accessories, delicious food, and drinks, attracted many for the last three days leading up to the city's anniversary on Aug. 15. The post Accessories made in Haiti, food, and drinks featured at Cap-Haïtien anniversary fair | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Accessories made in Haiti, food, and drinks featured at Cap-Haïtien anniversary fair | PHOTOS was first posted on August 17, 2024 at 9:35 am.

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Crime & Justice

Gonaïves residents mobilize in sit-in to demand police action against gang-led insecurity

Dozens of Gonaïves residents voiced their discontent to the departmental director of the Haitian National Police (PNH), Jean-Louis Paul Ménard, and demanded that the police accompany them in their plan to fight the notorious Kokorat San Ras gang, which has been particularly terrorizing the communities of L’Estère, Liancourt, Gros-Morne, and Terre-Neuve. The post Gonaïves residents mobilize in sit-in to demand police action against gang-led insecurity appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gonaïves residents mobilize in sit-in to demand police action […]

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Dominican Republic

Haitian officials refuse to attend Abinader’s inauguration amid airspace dispute, stoking diplomatic tensions

The Haitian government has announced it will not attend the inauguration of Dominican President Luís Abinader on Aug. 16 in response to the Dominican Republic’s recent measures to unilaterally close the airspace between the two nations. This move is the latest, in a series of actions that add to the ongoing strain in the historically troubled relationship between the two neighboring countries, contributing to a complex diplomatic situation. The post Haitian officials refuse to attend Abinader’s inauguration amid airspace dispute, […]

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Crime & Justice

Haitian judge revives memories of La Saline massacre with criminal charges

Over 30 individuals, including gang leaders, police officers and former government officials, have finally been indicted six years later. However, delivering justice and reparations to the victims remains challenging. The post Haitian judge revives memories of La Saline massacre with criminal charges appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian judge revives memories of La Saline massacre with criminal charges was first posted on August 14, 2024 at 11:20 am.

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Arts & Culture

Cap-Haïtien is ready to party for 354th anniversary despite some struggles

Despite the city's challenges, the Town Hall reported that all hotels are full and plane tickets are sold out for this month. The post Cap-Haïtien is ready to party for 354th anniversary despite some struggles appeared first on The Haitian Times. Cap-Haïtien is ready to party for 354th anniversary despite some struggles was first posted on August 14, 2024 at 11:12 am.

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Education

Haitian educators win 2024 McNulty Prize

Anseye Pou Ayiti, a Haiti-based education organization, has been awarded the 2024 John P. McNulty Prize, marking the first time a Haitian entity has received this recognition. The award, presented by the McNulty Foundation in partnership with the Aspen Institute, comes with a $150,000 grant to support the organization's ongoing initiatives. The post Haitian educators win 2024 McNulty Prize appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian educators win 2024 McNulty Prize was first posted on August 13, 2024 at 12:43 […]

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Arts & Culture

Livres en Folie, Haiti’s popular book fair will go on despite security crisis

This year, there will be no guest of honor, in contrary to past editions. The emphasis will be placed on Haitian thought, as decided by the organizers, taking into account the situation where insecurity attacks memory, knowledge, and understanding. The post Livres en Folie, Haiti’s popular book fair will go on despite security crisis appeared first on The Haitian Times. Livres en Folie, Haiti’s popular book fair will go on despite security crisis was first posted on August 13, 2024 […]

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