Seminarian’s suicide troubles Haiti’s Catholic Church, exposes toll of overlapping crises

The death of seminarian Rodny Boussicot has renewed attention to Haiti’s fragile mental health system, which has nearly collapsed under the strain of violence, poverty, and displacement. His passing comes amid high-profile kidnappings targeting Catholic institutions, deepening the Church’s grief and the nation’s sense of crisis. The post Seminarian’s suicide troubles Haiti’s Catholic Church, exposes toll of overlapping crises appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-08-13

Haiti

Haiti mourns tireless human rights advocate Bishop Joseph Willy Romélus

Bishop Emeritus Joseph Willy Romélus, human rights advocate and former leader of the Diocese of Jérémie, dies at 94 in his hometown of Arniquet. The post Haiti mourns tireless human rights advocate Bishop Joseph Willy Romélus appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-08-13

Haitian Diaspora

At Brooklyn funeral, Haitian American security officer killed in Midtown shooting remembered for bravery

At a Brooklyn funeral, family and union leaders remembered Haitian American security officer Aland Etienne — killed in the July 28 Midtown mass shooting — for his devotion to others and his final act of bravery, according to statements from his family and 32BJ SEIU. The post At Brooklyn funeral, Haitian American security officer killed in Midtown shooting remembered for bravery appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-08-12

Haiti

Laurent Saint-Cyr assumes leadership of Haiti’s presidential council with familiar promises

Laurent Saint-Cyr has just seven months to succeed where his predecessors struggled over the past 15 months. His appointment as the final CPT president to oversee the transition until Feb. 7, 2026, has strong backing from the private sector. However, with another wealthy businessman, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, managing government operations as prime minister, many view this move as a business takeover. It has heightened tensions with the political class as Haiti continues to face a severe security and humanitarian crisis. […]

2025-08-09

Crime & Justice

UN and OAS support Haiti’s security with station renovations and new police vehicles

UNDP and OAS renovate police stations and donate 32 vehicles to help Haiti’s police respond to rising gang violence and mass displacement. The post UN and OAS support Haiti’s security with station renovations and new police vehicles appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-08-04

Haiti

Road transport resumes in Haiti’s northwest as gangs ‘tax’ drivers to reach Port-au-Prince

After a three-year disruption due to gang violence and kidnapping threats on national roads, the Port-de-Paix to Port-au-Prince transport resumes. Still, drivers must pay high ransoms to cross gang-controlled highways. The post Road transport resumes in Haiti’s northwest as gangs ‘tax’ drivers to reach Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-08-02

Cap-Haitien

Major drug bust in Cap-Haïtien exposes growing Caribbean trafficking network

Three major drug busts within two weeks involving Haitians, Jamaicans and Bahamians highlight Haiti's increasing role in regional drug smuggling. Haitian police seized about 426 kilograms of cannabis at a private residence off the coast of the Petite-Anse area near downtown Cap-Haïtien. This drug bust happened just days after two Haitians were caught trafficking over 3,000 pounds of cannabis in Jamaica and Bahamians and Jamaicans were busted in Haiti’s Tortuga Island record-breaking cocaine seizure. The post Major drug bust in […]

2025-08-01

Haitian Diaspora

Rep. Cherfilus‑McCormick urges Haitian unity to protect TPS beyond 2026

Haiti Caucus co-chair in the U.S. House of Representatives, Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, calls for unity to secure permanent protections for Haitians beyond the Feb. 3, 2026, expiration date. She said that the court's reprieve is a positive step and presents an opportunity for dialogue with the Trump administration. The post Rep. Cherfilus‑McCormick urges Haitian unity to protect TPS beyond 2026 appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-07-24

Crime & Justice

Haiti-Investigation: Child disappearance near border reignites fears of organ trafficking in Haiti amid stalled investigation

A 6-year-old’s disappearance in Ouanaminthe has revived fears of organ trafficking. As more children go missing near Haiti’s border, families demand answers while officials give conflicting responses. The post Haiti-Investigation: Child disappearance near border reignites fears of organ trafficking in Haiti amid stalled investigation appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-07-24

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