Residents in Northwest Haiti fought back against kidnapping attempt, now they call for help as gangs retaliate

Residents of La Croix Saint-Joseph, a rural community in northwest Haiti, foiled the kidnapping of two residents from nearby Saint-Louis-du-Nord and now face violent reprisals from gangs. They are calling for urgent police support for their security. The post Residents in Northwest Haiti fought back against kidnapping attempt, now they call for help as gangs retaliate appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-19

Environment

Hidden in Haiti’s mountains, Vallières pushes for a tourism-fueled revival

Among Vallières’ most remarkable but overlooked treasures is Fort Salnave. Perched on Mornes Nicolo, the fort offers panoramic views of northern and central Haiti—even stretching to the Atlantic coast. Built between 1867 and 1869 under the presidency of Sylvain Salnave, the fort was designed to help defend Haiti’s independence and sovereignty in the face of external threats. The post Hidden in Haiti’s mountains, Vallières pushes for a tourism-fueled revival appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-19

haiti news

Pierrot and Nazon had their time — Haiti needs fresh blood up top after 1‑0 loss to Saudi Arabia | ANALYSIS

Nazon, who is 31 now as mentioned, is not as explosive as he was in his early 20s nor as skillful. The post Pierrot and Nazon had their time — Haiti needs fresh blood up top after 1‑0 loss to Saudi Arabia | ANALYSIS appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-19

Élections

Zellnor Myrie on creating 1 million homes and being ‘livid’ for Haitians: ‘This is personal for me’

In this Q&A, mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie shares how his Caribbean roots shape his priorities on housing, immigrant protections, and city leadership. The post Zellnor Myrie on creating 1 million homes and being ‘livid’ for Haitians: ‘This is personal for me’ appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-18

Crime & Justice

Haiti’s president was killed 4 years ago. The questions around his death remain unanswered

No suspects held in Haiti have stood trial in the 2021 assassination of President Moïse. As violence and judicial breakdowns stall local proceedings, U.S. courts are prosecuting key figures. The post Haiti’s president was killed 4 years ago. The questions around his death remain unanswered appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-18

Lenise Toussaint, nationally renowned Haitian centenarian, dies at 109 in Pennsylvania

After surviving Haiti’s 2010 earthquake and immigrating to the U.S., Lenise Aris Petit Toussaint was honored as the oldest living resident of Montgomery County, Penn., and recognized by national leaders. Her legacy will continue through her only surviving child, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many more touched by her service and compassion. The post Lenise Toussaint, nationally renowned Haitian centenarian, dies at 109 in Pennsylvania appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-18

Élections

Where NYC’s top mayoral candidates stand on sanctuary laws shielding immigrants

Haitian New Yorkers are watching closely as mayoral candidates outline how they will protect immigrants and defend New York’s sanctuary city status. The post Where NYC’s top mayoral candidates stand on sanctuary laws shielding immigrants appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-17

flight

Sunrise resumes domestic flights, charging sky-high fares despite $11M backing from Haitian government

Traveling one-way from Cap-Haïtien to Les Cayes costs $230, while a 30-minute flight from Port-au-Prince to Cap-Haïtien is priced at $215. For many Haitians, the feeling of being exploited will not dissipate until Sunrise provides a well-supported explanation for those high airfares, even though the government is covering the company’s insurance costs with up to $11 million. The post Sunrise resumes domestic flights, charging sky-high fares despite $11M backing from Haitian government appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-17

Élections

Adrienne Adams on suing the Mayor, making NYC affordable and safer: ‘You don’t have to be a bully to lead’

Speaker Adrienne Adams talks about her legal battle to block ICE, plans to fund child care, and why her leadership is rooted in community. The post Adrienne Adams on suing the Mayor, making NYC affordable and safer: ‘You don’t have to be a bully to lead’ appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-17

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