Kenyan police death toll rises as gangs torch three armored vehicles in Artibonite ambush

The Kenya-led multinational mission and Haitian police face growing losses as gang violence spreads in Artibonite and beyond. Officials call for better equipment to counter increasingly sophisticated gang tactics. The post Kenyan police death toll rises as gangs torch three armored vehicles in Artibonite ambush appeared first on The Haitian Times. Kenyan police death toll rises as gangs torch three armored vehicles in Artibonite ambush was first posted on March 26, 2025 at 1:11 pm.

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Fear is spreading under Trump, but so is Haitian determination.

Trump’s political comeback is stirring more than just policy concerns, however. It’s reigniting a sense of determination, even defiance at times, familiar to Haitians, who see this latest political storm not as a new threat but as yet another chapter in Haitians’ long history of facing xenophobia, racism and psychological trauma. The post Fear is spreading under Trump, but so is Haitian determination. appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fear is spreading under Trump, but so is Haitian determination. was […]

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Haitian Diaspora

With Cuomo endorsement, Bichotte Hermelyn positions Brooklyn Democrats for a new direction

Bichotte Hermelyn’s backing of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor may have flown under the radar, but it could reshape Democratic power dynamics across New York City. The post With Cuomo endorsement, Bichotte Hermelyn positions Brooklyn Democrats for a new direction appeared first on The Haitian Times. With Cuomo endorsement, Bichotte Hermelyn positions Brooklyn Democrats for a new direction was first posted on March 26, 2025 at 5:00 am.

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Beauty & Style

From home kitchen to global brand: How Fayola Nicaisse built Ébène on plant-based beauty for Black consumers

“100% plant-based and organically made beauty products didn’t exist. So, I took it upon myself to create them,” said Fayola Nicaisse, founder and CEO of Ébène. The post From home kitchen to global brand: How Fayola Nicaisse built Ébène on plant-based beauty for Black consumers appeared first on The Haitian Times. From home kitchen to global brand: How Fayola Nicaisse built Ébène on plant-based beauty for Black consumers was first posted on March 25, 2025 at 7:38 am.

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Arts & Culture

Gonaïves kicks off pre-Easter rara festivities with hypnotic rhythms | PHOTOS

During the official launch of this year’s pre-Easter Week celebrations, multiple “rara” bands captivated hundreds of revelers, who couldn’t resist moving with the music. The performers blended trumpets, bamboo instruments, drums, and metal funnels to create the signature “rara” sound. The 2025 Easter Week will run from April 13 to April 20, bringing with it an explosion of sound, movement, and spiritual energy. The post Gonaïves kicks off pre-Easter rara festivities with hypnotic rhythms | PHOTOS appeared first on The […]

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Haiti

Haiti men’s soccer players’ ratings after commanding 3-0 win over Azerbaijan

It was an important friendly match as it was part of Les Grenadiers’ preparation for their World Cup qualifiers in June against Aruba and Curaçao. The post Haiti men’s soccer players’ ratings after commanding 3-0 win over Azerbaijan appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti men’s soccer players’ ratings after commanding 3-0 win over Azerbaijan was first posted on March 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm.

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Haitian Diaspora

Mia Love, first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies at 49

Mia Love, who made history in 2014 as the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died March 23 at age 49. The post Mia Love, first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies at 49 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mia Love, first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies at 49 was first posted on March 24, 2025 at 9:17 am.

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Haitian Diaspora

Jean Gerard André, former National Palace staffer and longtime American Airlines employee, dies at 64 | Obituary

He will be remembered for his quiet strength, strong work ethic, love for music, and the generosity he shared with those fortunate enough to know him. The post Jean Gerard André, former National Palace staffer and longtime American Airlines employee, dies at 64 | Obituary appeared first on The Haitian Times. Jean Gerard André, former National Palace staffer and longtime American Airlines employee, dies at 64 | Obituary was first posted on March 24, 2025 at 10:00 am.

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Biden program

Trump administration ends CHNV program, putting tens of thousands Haitians at risk for deportations

The Trump administration’s decision to end the CHNV parole program could lead to the deportation of over 500,000 migrants, including more than 130,000 Haitians. The post Trump administration ends CHNV program, putting tens of thousands Haitians at risk for deportations appeared first on The Haitian Times. Trump administration ends CHNV program, putting tens of thousands Haitians at risk for deportations was first posted on March 24, 2025 at 5:00 am.

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