Kenyan police officer injured by gang gunfire amid wave of violence in Haiti

Gang violence continues to grip Port-au-Prince, forcing schools and humanitarian organizations to shut down as residents navigate streets filled with fear. The sound of heavy gunfire echoes across the capital. The post Kenyan police officer injured by gang gunfire amid wave of violence in Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. Kenyan police officer injured by gang gunfire amid wave of violence in Haiti was first posted on March 19, 2025 at 3:44 pm.

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Arts & Culture

For one day, displaced children in Haiti found joy at an amusement park

The insecurity in Port-au-Prince has forced the cancellation of the March traditional carnival celebrations—no chaloska masks, no grand floats, no dancing crowds in Champ-de-Mars, and no rara bands filling the streets with music. Instead, local officials at City Hall have shifted to alternative activities, including street cleanups, discussions on insecurity, and small-scale community events like the children’s recreational day. The post For one day, displaced children in Haiti found joy at an amusement park appeared first on The Haitian Times. […]

2025-03-14 6

Haiti

Armed gangs seize Delmas 30, torch homes and force residents to flee

Gangs set homes ablaze in Delmas 30, forcing residents to flee as insecurity in Port-au-Prince worsens. The post Armed gangs seize Delmas 30, torch homes and force residents to flee appeared first on The Haitian Times. Armed gangs seize Delmas 30, torch homes and force residents to flee was first posted on February 25, 2025 at 3:32 pm.

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Haiti

OFATMA in Haiti names new director general | PHOTOS

A new director general has been installed at OFATMA, Haiti’s agency that primarily serves public institution workers, offering medical care related to workplace injuries, general healthcare, maternity services, and social security benefits. The post OFATMA in Haiti names new director general | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. OFATMA in Haiti names new director general | PHOTOS was first posted on February 25, 2025 at 9:18 am.

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Arts & Culture

Haitian theater company marks 33 years with joyful and inspiring performance

“Souvenirs & Dialogues is not just a play—it’s a journey through our history, our culture, our wounds, and our hopes,” said Béleck Georges, COSAFH’s artistic director. The post Haitian theater company marks 33 years with joyful and inspiring performance appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian theater company marks 33 years with joyful and inspiring performance was first posted on February 24, 2025 at 9:06 am.

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Crime & Justice

US delivers 20 armored vehicles to Haiti security mission amid growing criticism

This is the second batch of U.S.-provided equipment to Haiti's security mission during the Trump era, following a $6 million package delivered on Feb. 10. The post US delivers 20 armored vehicles to Haiti security mission amid growing criticism appeared first on The Haitian Times. US delivers 20 armored vehicles to Haiti security mission amid growing criticism was first posted on February 21, 2025 at 4:14 pm.

2025-02-21 5

Business & Tech

Haiti’s first international airport celebrates 60 years of service | Did You Know?

On Jan. 22, Haiti's first international airport celebrated 60 years of service. However, many Haitians born after the 1980s may not be aware of the excitement this achievement generated at the time. Similar to this year, several milestones of this landmark, including its 40th and 50th anniversary, have gone overlooked. The post Haiti’s first international airport celebrates 60 years of service | Did You Know? appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s first international airport celebrates 60 years of service […]

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Arts & Culture

Three Haitian women singers leave audiences mesmerized at Port-au-Prince concert

Hundreds of music fans braved the streets of the Haitian capital on Jan. 9 to flock to the Institut Français courtyard in Bois-Verna, Port-au-Prince, for a moment of peace, love, joy and unity with three talented young women singer-artists The post Three Haitian women singers leave audiences mesmerized at Port-au-Prince concert appeared first on The Haitian Times. Three Haitian women singers leave audiences mesmerized at Port-au-Prince concert was first posted on January 22, 2025 at 10:37 am.

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Haiti

Special Mass honors victims of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake

A special mass held at the Villa d’Accueil marks the 15th anniversary of the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake. The post Special Mass honors victims of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake appeared first on The Haitian Times. Special Mass honors victims of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake was first posted on January 13, 2025 at 10:56 am.

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