Haitian PM courts diaspora for investment, pledges voting rights and new bank

BROOKLYN—While speaking to about 200 Haitians and allies in East Flatbush last week, Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille drew the most attention when he made a direct appeal for the […] The post Haitian PM courts diaspora for investment, pledges voting rights and new bank appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian PM courts diaspora for investment, pledges voting rights and new bank was first posted on September 30, 2024 at 10:10 am.

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What happens if Eric Adams resigns? Can he be forced out?

If Eric Adams resigns or is forced out of office, New York City's public advocate would temporarily step in as mayor, and a special election would be held to select a new one. The post What happens if Eric Adams resigns? Can he be forced out? appeared first on The Haitian Times. What happens if Eric Adams resigns? Can he be forced out? was first posted on September 30, 2024 at 8:40 am.

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Federal prosecutor charges Mayor Eric Adams with bribery, soliciting contributions from foreign nationals, and wire fraud

Mayor Eric Adams is under federal investigation for alleged bribery connected to foreign donations during his campaign, which he denies as politically motivated. The post Federal prosecutor charges Mayor Eric Adams with bribery, soliciting contributions from foreign nationals, and wire fraud appeared first on The Haitian Times. Federal prosecutor charges Mayor Eric Adams with bribery, soliciting contributions from foreign nationals, and wire fraud was first posted on September 28, 2024 at 1:16 pm.

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Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Federal Grand Jury

Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal charges related to his 2021 campaign and allegations of acting as an unregistered foreign agent. The mayor has denied any wrongdoing and vows to fight the charges. The post Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Federal Grand Jury appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Federal Grand Jury was first posted on September 26, 2024 at 12:23 pm.

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Haiti

Exclusive: Haiti PM urges U.S. Congress to pass trade law, calls for greater global focus to tackle underestimated crisis

In an exclusive interview during his visit to Brooklyn Tuesday, Conille expressed concerns on the severity of the crisis and laid out top priorities The post Exclusive: Haiti PM urges U.S. Congress to pass trade law, calls for greater global focus to tackle underestimated crisis appeared first on The Haitian Times. Exclusive: Haiti PM urges U.S. Congress to pass trade law, calls for greater global focus to tackle underestimated crisis was first posted on September 25, 2024 at 2:53 pm.

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Haitian Diaspora

Haitians rally on Long Island to demand apology from Trump and Vance

A sea of red and blue Haitian flags intertwined with American ones as Haitian Americans, elected officials, and high-ranking Democrats gathered near Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday. Their demand: a formal apology following Republican candidate Donald Trump’s inflammatory comments about Haitian immigrants. The post Haitians rally on Long Island to demand apology from Trump and Vance appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians rally on Long Island to demand apology from Trump and Vance was first posted on September […]

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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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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 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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