‘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 7

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.

2024-12-06 8

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.

2024-11-22 9

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.

2024-11-20 8

Economy

Haïti’s women demand government support for modern agriculture on World Day of Rural Women

In the sun-baked village of Passe-Catabois, in Haiti’s Northwest department, women gathered on Oct. 15 to mark the World Day of Rural Women, an event aimed at highlighting the critical role of women in rural communities. While the focus was on creating more inclusive policies and support for women toward sustainable development, the elephant in the room was hard to ignore: access to modern tools and equipment. The post Haïti’s women demand government support for modern agriculture on World Day […]

2024-10-23 9

Economy

Farmers in Haiti fail to maintain trade amidst gang tolls and blockades, prices continue to soar

The impact of armed gangs controlling vital routes in Haiti’s Northwest has left suppliers in crisis, with farmers, traders, retailers and consumers alike feeling the strain. The post Farmers in Haiti fail to maintain trade amidst gang tolls and blockades, prices continue to soar appeared first on The Haitian Times. Farmers in Haiti fail to maintain trade amidst gang tolls and blockades, prices continue to soar was first posted on October 10, 2024 at 8:05 am.

2024-10-10 9

Arts & Culture

Port-de-Paix summer fest: Where soccer meets culture in Haiti’s northwest

For many participants, Port-de-Paix remains a beacon of peace and community spirit amid Haiti's challenges. The post Port-de-Paix summer fest: Where soccer meets culture in Haiti’s northwest appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix summer fest: Where soccer meets culture in Haiti’s northwest was first posted on September 25, 2024 at 12:41 pm.

2024-09-25 2

Agriculture & Environment

Port-de-Paix residents struggle with severe flooding amidst lack of government support

Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of support from local authorities as they contend with flooded homes and streets obstructed by mud and debris, disrupting their daily lives. The post Port-de-Paix residents struggle with severe flooding amidst lack of government support appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix residents struggle with severe flooding amidst lack of government support was first posted on September 17, 2024 at 3:04 pm.

2024-09-17 8

Crime & Justice

Investigation of northwest police’s alleged involvement in drug scandal remains opaque

The scandal erupted in mid-August when authorities discovered 130 kilograms of cocaine linked to the Northwest department, specifically in coastal areas between Saint-Louis du Nord and Port-de-Paix. The post Investigation of northwest police’s alleged involvement in drug scandal remains opaque appeared first on The Haitian Times. Investigation of northwest police’s alleged involvement in drug scandal remains opaque was first posted on September 11, 2024 at 8:54 am.

2024-09-11 4

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