Residents frustrated over unexplained delays in $15M road construction in Haiti’s northwest

Residents frustrated over unexplained delays in M road construction in Haiti’s northwest

Residents frustrated over unexplained delays in $15M road construction in Haiti’s northwest

A $15 million IDB-funded road project in northwest Haiti has stalled after less than a month of work. Residents are frustrated and call on the government authorities for answers. The post Residents frustrated over unexplained delays in $15M road construction in Haiti’s northwest appeared first on The Haitian Times. Residents frustrated over unexplained delays in $15M road construction in Haiti’s northwest was first posted on April 11, 2025 at 11:25 am.

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AAN

Port-de-Paix Airport receives repairs despite dangerous reputation

Despite safety concerns, authorities are cleaning and repairing Port-de-Paix Airport’s dirt runway to reconnect the region by air. The post Port-de-Paix Airport receives repairs despite dangerous reputation appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix Airport receives repairs despite dangerous reputation was first posted on April 7, 2025 at 12:15 pm.

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Thieves cripple M irrigation system in Haiti, leaving farmers without water

Agriculture & Environment

Thieves cripple $5M irrigation system in Haiti, leaving farmers without water

Farmers in Bassin Bleu are facing major losses after a $5 million solar-powered irrigation system was vandalized, crippling local agriculture. The post Thieves cripple $5M irrigation system in Haiti, leaving farmers without water appeared first on The Haitian Times. Thieves cripple $5M irrigation system in Haiti, leaving farmers without water was first posted on March 19, 2025 at 8:49 am.

2025-03-19 2

Agriculture & Environment

Slow recovery in Port-de-Paix as storm leaves more than 270,000 affected in Northwest Haiti

Northwest MTPTC director Angelot Oracius Joseph warned that Port-de-Paix remains at high risk of future flooding unless major infrastructure changes are made. He highlighted the city’s ongoing vulnerabilities due to clogged irrigation and drainage canals. The post Slow recovery in Port-de-Paix as storm leaves more than 270,000 affected in Northwest Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. Slow recovery in Port-de-Paix as storm leaves more than 270,000 affected in Northwest Haiti was first posted on February 14, 2025 at 8:27 […]

2025-02-14

Environment

Port-de-Paix battling severe flooding as mudslides; 13 deaths, 15 injuries confirmed, thousands displaced

Weeks of torrential rain in Haiti's Northwest department culminated in severe flooding in the capital city of Port-de-Paix on the evening of Dec. 22. Despite residents' pleas for preventative action, the flooding has resulted in significant loss of life and property damage. The post Port-de-Paix battling severe flooding as mudslides; 13 deaths, 15 injuries confirmed, thousands displaced appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix battling severe flooding as mudslides; 13 deaths, 15 injuries confirmed, thousands displaced was first posted on […]

2024-12-26 3

Environment

‘I haven’t been to school for three days’: Port-de-Paix paralyzed by weeks of flooding

Port-de-Paix residents have faced month-long severe flooding, with over 2,000 homes submerged and all significant activities halted, causing major disruption of life in the city. “I haven’t been to school for three days,” said 13-year-old Linsky François, a 9th-grade student. The post ‘I haven’t been to school for three days’: Port-de-Paix paralyzed by weeks of flooding appeared first on The Haitian Times. ‘I haven’t been to school for three days’: Port-de-Paix paralyzed by weeks of flooding was first posted on […]

2024-12-13 3

Business & Tech

$15M road project reshapes Haiti’s northwest, connecting three key towns

The new road is expected to enhance local economic activities by improving access and reducing travel times between Port-de-Paix, Saint-Louis du Nord, and Anse-à-Foleur. The post $15M road project reshapes Haiti’s northwest, connecting three key towns appeared first on The Haitian Times. $15M road project reshapes Haiti’s northwest, connecting three key towns was first posted on December 6, 2024 at 3:16 pm.

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Arts & Culture

Port-de-Paix play blends comedy and tragedy to inspire Haiti’s youth

A Port-de-Paix theater group captivated audiences with Respekte Paran W, a play urging youth to value parental guidance. Through humor and drama, ZKZ tackled issues like teen pregnancy and rebellion, inspiring families to unite for Haiti's future. The post Port-de-Paix play blends comedy and tragedy to inspire Haiti’s youth appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix play blends comedy and tragedy to inspire Haiti’s youth was first posted on November 22, 2024 at 11:27 am.

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Arts & Culture

Port-de-Paix honors Capois-La-Mort, hero of Haiti’s revolution

Schoolchildren from the Shekinah Institute, accompanied by their parents, teachers, and ordinary people from every quarter of Port-de-Paix, gather around the Capois-La-Mort monument in Trois-Rivières on November 18, 2024, to commemorate the 221st anniversary of the Battle of Vertières. Photo by Kervenson Martial/The Haitian Times. The post Port-de-Paix honors Capois-La-Mort, hero of Haiti’s revolution appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix honors Capois-La-Mort, hero of Haiti’s revolution was first posted on November 20, 2024 at 10:19 am.

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