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Haiti’s annual book fair, Livres en Folie draws thousands at Karibe Convention Center 

Arts & Culture

Haiti’s annual book fair, Livres en Folie draws thousands at Karibe Convention Center 

Participants from various sectors attended the fair, viewing it as an opportunity to celebrate Haitian culture. Among the notable attendees were Prime Minister Garry Conille and Edgard Leblanc Fils, president of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT). Their presence underscored the fair's significance as a beacon of hope and an intellectual celebration in the face of adversity. The post Haiti’s annual book fair, Livres en Folie draws thousands at Karibe Convention Center  appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s annual book […]

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Guillaume Lethière’s Oath of the Ancestors and legacy of Haitian Independence showcased at Clark Art Institute

Arts

Guillaume Lethière’s Oath of the Ancestors and legacy of Haitian Independence showcased at Clark Art Institute

A groundbreaking exhibition at the Clark Art Institute uncovers the remarkable story of Guillaume Lethière, featuring Oath of the Ancestors, symbolizing Haiti's quest for independence. The post Guillaume Lethière’s Oath of the Ancestors and legacy of Haitian Independence showcased at Clark Art Institute appeared first on The Haitian Times. Guillaume Lethière’s Oath of the Ancestors and legacy of Haitian Independence showcased at Clark Art Institute was first posted on August 22, 2024 at 10:19 am.

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Ouanaminthe FC looks to prove doubters wrong in first Concacaf Caribbean Cup

football Haiti

Ouanaminthe FC looks to prove doubters wrong in first Concacaf Caribbean Cup

Besides the collective objective, which is competing to be Caribbean champions, each player’s individual goal, however, is to get spotted by a club overseas and earn a contract. The post Ouanaminthe FC looks to prove doubters wrong in first Concacaf Caribbean Cup appeared first on The Haitian Times. Ouanaminthe FC looks to prove doubters wrong in first Concacaf Caribbean Cup was first posted on August 21, 2024 at 1:28 pm.

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AFPHA EXPO 2.0 showcases daily struggles of ordinary Haitians through the lenses of women photographers

Arts & Culture

AFPHA EXPO 2.0 showcases daily struggles of ordinary Haitians through the lenses of women photographers

The exhibition focused on the lives of those in the sectors deemed the central pillars of Haitian society. These include drivers, street vendors, disabled people, farmers, and Madan Sara — women who buy, sell, and distribute food and other goods throughout Haiti — who struggle to survive in a nation plagued by gang violence, particularly in the metropolitan area of Port-au-prince and the Artibonite region. The post AFPHA EXPO 2.0 showcases daily struggles of ordinary Haitians through the lenses of […]

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“Mountains” by Monica Sorelle to open at BAM Film 2024 following Tribeca debut

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“Mountains” by Monica Sorelle to open at BAM Film 2024 following Tribeca debut

Following its Tribeca debut, Monica Sorelle's Mountains will screen at BAM Film 2024, offering a deep dive into the Haitian immigrant experience in Miami. The post “Mountains” by Monica Sorelle to open at BAM Film 2024 following Tribeca debut appeared first on The Haitian Times. “Mountains” by Monica Sorelle to open at BAM Film 2024 following Tribeca debut was first posted on August 21, 2024 at 8:00 am.

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U.S. Treasury sanctions former Haitian President Michel Martelly for drug trafficking | BREAKING NEWS

Haiti

U.S. Treasury sanctions former Haitian President Michel Martelly for drug trafficking | BREAKING NEWS

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned former Haitian President Michel Martelly, a famed and provactive musician, for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and gang violence in Haiti. The post U.S. Treasury sanctions former Haitian President Michel Martelly for drug trafficking | BREAKING NEWS appeared first on The Haitian Times. U.S. Treasury sanctions former Haitian President Michel Martelly for drug trafficking | BREAKING NEWS was first posted on August 20, 2024 at 12:38 pm.

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Beaten by a Dominican border control officer, US citizen suffers while awaiting justice

Crime & Justice

Beaten by a Dominican border control officer, US citizen suffers while awaiting justice

This incident comes as diplomatic relations between the two countries deteriorate, with Haitian officials refusing to attend President Luis Abinader's inauguration last week due to dissatisfaction over the Domnican government’s unilateral closure of the airspace between the two countries. The post Beaten by a Dominican border control officer, US citizen suffers while awaiting justice appeared first on The Haitian Times. Beaten by a Dominican border control officer, US citizen suffers while awaiting justice was first posted on August 20, 2024 […]

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Mayor Adams honors Haitian American luminaries at Gracie Mansion

Haitian Diaspora

Mayor Adams honors Haitian American luminaries at Gracie Mansion

Mayor Eric Adams honored several Haitian American luminaries during an event coinciding with commemorations of Bwa Kayiman, the ceremony that officially launched the Haitian Revolution. The post Mayor Adams honors Haitian American luminaries at Gracie Mansion appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mayor Adams honors Haitian American luminaries at Gracie Mansion was first posted on August 20, 2024 at 9:17 am.

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16 dead in Haiti’s Saint-Marc prison break as overcrowded penitentiary system faces new crisis

Crime & Justice

16 dead in Haiti’s Saint-Marc prison break as overcrowded penitentiary system faces new crisis

Merville Jacques, secretary of the Action Group for the Defense of Human Rights (GAD), described the situation at Saint-Marc’s civil prison as “a tragic mix of negligence and political gamesmanship.” He called it a "total disappointment for the country's security system. The post 16 dead in Haiti’s Saint-Marc prison break as overcrowded penitentiary system faces new crisis appeared first on The Haitian Times. 16 dead in Haiti’s Saint-Marc prison break as overcrowded penitentiary system faces new crisis was first posted […]

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