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Folk musician Brunache awarded during Haitian diaspora symposium in Brooklyn 

Arts & Culture

Folk musician Brunache awarded during Haitian diaspora symposium in Brooklyn 

The two-day HDCA Symposium, organized by Theordore Fayette – a New Jersey-based Haitian TV personality – aimed to discuss the Haitian diaspora’s role in rebuilding Haiti’s economic and social infrastructure. The post Folk musician Brunache awarded during Haitian diaspora symposium in Brooklyn  appeared first on The Haitian Times. Folk musician Brunache awarded during Haitian diaspora symposium in Brooklyn  was first posted on August 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm.

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Haitian judge revives memories of La Saline massacre with criminal charges

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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Haitian educators win 2024 McNulty Prize

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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BNC-CPT Saga: Pierre-Louis and his board dismissed by Haitian Prime Minister Conille

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BNC-CPT Saga: Pierre-Louis and his board dismissed by Haitian Prime Minister Conille

Raoul Pascal Pierre-Louis has been dismissed from his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Banque Nationale de Crédit (BNC). He was informed of this decision by a letter from Prime Minister Garry Conille. The post BNC-CPT Saga: Pierre-Louis and his board dismissed by Haitian Prime Minister Conille appeared first on The Haitian Times. BNC-CPT Saga: Pierre-Louis and his board dismissed by Haitian Prime Minister Conille was first posted on August 13, 2024 at 4:11 pm.

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

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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Struggling for every drop: The water crisis in Port-de-Paix

Haiti

Struggling for every drop: The water crisis in Port-de-Paix

Port-de-Paix, the main communal section in the northwest regions, is surrounded by abundant natural water resources, including rivers such as Trois-Rivières, Rivière-des-Barres, Rivière des Nègres, Rivière Lakay, and springs such as Source Zabette, Source Moreau, and Source Cacao. Despite this natural richness, residents in the city, like those in most communal sections, are constantly struggling with access to portable water. The post Struggling for every drop: The water crisis in Port-de-Paix appeared first on The Haitian Times. Struggling for every […]

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Celestin appointed as NYC’s leader of nonprofit organizations

Haitian Diaspora

Celestin appointed as NYC’s leader of nonprofit organizations

A second Haitian American has joined the ranks of Mayor Eric Adams’ top leaders with the recent appointment of Johnny Celestin, a long-time community leader, as executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. With the appointment, Celestin joins Jacques Jiha, the city’s budget director, as a high-profile Haitian American in Adams’ administration. The post Celestin appointed as NYC’s leader of nonprofit organizations appeared first on The Haitian Times. Celestin appointed as NYC’s leader of nonprofit organizations was first […]

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Mental health emerges as top concern for Haitians amid ongoing crisis in Port-au-Prince, new survey reveals

Haiti

Mental health emerges as top concern for Haitians amid ongoing crisis in Port-au-Prince, new survey reveals

The survey, which gathered responses from over 1,000 individuals across all ten departments of Haiti, found that psychological support is a top priority for the population, alongside security, education, and economic stability. The post Mental health emerges as top concern for Haitians amid ongoing crisis in Port-au-Prince, new survey reveals appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mental health emerges as top concern for Haitians amid ongoing crisis in Port-au-Prince, new survey reveals was first posted on August 12, 2024 at […]

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