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Trump administration sends final Haiti deportation flight | Miami Herald
The Trump administration sent a final deportation flight to Haiti on the eve of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, who has promised to halt removals during his first 100 days. Source: […]
Black Internationalism and the Colonial Challenges Facing Haiti and Venezuela | Venezuelanalysis.com
Solidarity as defined by President Aristide takes root in the African philosophy of Ubuntu, Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu: “a person is a person through other human beings. A person becomes a person through the community. […]
Haiti president removes top officials linked to corruption scandal
The move came five days after tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Port-au-Prince and other cities to protest corruption.Investigations by the Haitian Senate in 2016 and 2017 concluded […]
Haiti’s President Launches PetroCaribe Investigation – Voice of America
Several audits have been done, with the results either failing to provide clear answers as to where the PetroCaribe funds went, or showing that much of the revenue has been mismanaged, including […]
Haiti anti-corruption protest turns violent | | Al Jazeera
At least one person has been killed and dozens injured as thousands of protesters took to the streets in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, over a corruption scandal, with some marchers calling for the […]
Death and injuries reported in Haiti anti-corruption protests | Miami Herald
Haitian National Police spokesman Michel-Ange Louis-Jeune said at least two people were killed during the tension-filled day and several others were wounded by gunshots including five people in Cap-Haitien, the country’s second […]
Hundreds of children abused or harmed by charity workers, watchdog reveals – The Telegraph
Nearly 600 children have allegedly been abused or “harmed” by charity workers after a huge rise in incidents, the Charity Commission has revealed. The watchdog said that between February and September charities reported […]
Haitians protest alleged misuse of PetroCaribe funds – ABC News
Hundreds of people across Haiti are protesting the alleged misuse of funds from an oil assistance program created by Venezuela. Protesters blocked roads and burned tires on Wednesday as they demanded more […]
Miranda’s stoppage time header enough for Brazil vs. Argentina – ProSoccerTalk
Even in a friendly staged nowhere near South America, the Brazil and Argentina rivalry still provided a bit of drama. Inter Milan’s Joao Miranda headed a stoppage time Neymar corner kick home […]
The six countries 300,000 immigrants must return to with end of TPS program | whas11.com
Rioting in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince grew so intense in July that the U.S. sent in the Marines to secure U.S. interests there, according to CNN. That unrest forced the nation’s […]
Trump’s order to end TPS might send 11-year-old to Haiti
The end of Temporary Protected Status by the Trump administration will force families back to their native countries, including their legal-citizen children. Source: USA Today
An Enthralling Show of Afro-Atlantic History Illuminates Brazil – The New York Times
It’s worth going a distance for greatness. And great is what the exhibition “Histórias Afro-Atlânticas” (“Afro-Atlantic Histories”) is. With 450 works by more than 200 artists spread over two museums, it’s a […]
Naomi Osaka sera en Haïti le 6 novembre prochain, annonce son père – Le Nouvelliste
Naomi Osaka, championne en titre de l’US open, effectuera sa deuxième visite en Haïti en 1 an, le 6 novembre prochain. L’information a été révélée au Nouvelliste par son père Léonard Maxime […]
Des députés tirent la sonnette d’alarme pour les sinistrés – Radio Metropole Haiti
Le député de Saint Louis du Nord, Freud Morency, regrette que les autorités aient minimisé les conséquences du séisme dans sa circonscription. Il informe que deux personnes ont été tuées et 122 […]
TPS Recipients Keep Right to Work for Now – SHRM.org
U.S. District Court Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco ordered the Trump administration to halt its plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for individuals from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan. […]
Haiti says 17 killed in quake, more than 2,000 homes damaged – REUTERS
The shallow, magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northern Haiti on Saturday, spreading panic, particularly around Port-de-Paix, a coastal town that absorbed the brunt of the shockwave. Two more people were confirmed dead on […]
Haïti: une élue et actrice victime de violences conjugales prend la parole – RFI
Nice Simon a commencé sa conférence de presse mercredi avec la volonté de « ne plus se taire et parler au nom de toutes les femmes » qui n’ont pas la tribune qu’est la […]
Haiti raises earthquake toll to 17 dead, 333 injured | Miami Herald
The death toll in Haiti rose to 17 on Monday and the number of injured people doubled after disaster response volunteers were finally able to reach some remote communities affected by Saturday’s […]
Séisme: 17 décès et 333 blessés, selon la Protection civile – Le Nouvelliste
La Direction de la protection civile (DPC) a communiqué le dernier bilan du séisme du 6 octobre qui a affecté en grande partie la région du grand Nord. Les pertes en vie […]
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Some Immigrant Protections – The New York Times
Immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan — some of whom have spent two decades in the United States — cheered Wednesday’s decision to retain the program, which was signed into […]
Strong aftershock rattles Northern Haiti day after deadly quake – The Associated Press
The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter of the aftershock was located 9.8 miles (15.8 kilometers) north-northwest of Port-de-Paix, the city hard hit by Saturday night’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake. Sunday’s aftershock had […]
Haiti earthquake: Hospital struggles to cope with patients – Al Jazeera
Hospitals in Haiti’s northwestern city of Port-de-Paix are labouring to cope with the fallout from an earthquake and strong aftershocks which killed at least 12 people. The city, which is about 219km […]
Biscayne Park, Miami Police Framing Case May Taint Hundreds of Cases | Miami New Times
The officers’ unethical conduct appears to have extended far past the handful of cases referenced in federal court filings, Martinez says. “What we have found thus far is that the wrongful convictions […]
Charles Aznavour, the ‘Frank Sinatra of France’, dies aged 94 | The Guardian
Aznavour, who was born Shahnour Varinag Aznavourian in Paris to Armenian parents, sold more than 100m records in 80 countries and had about 1,400 songs to his name, including 1,300 he wrote […]
The one-sided view of Naomi Osaka’s heritage – phillytrib.com
Articles about Naomi Osaka tends to skip this important fact — about her Haitian heritage. This omission has generated many online conversations. One headline next to her family photo for instance reads, […]
UN pledges to eradicate peacekeeper sex abuse | News | Al Jazeera
The UN has been criticised for failing to properly handle hundreds of allegations made against its civilian staff and peacekeepers across the world, ranging from fathering children with women under their protection […]
Boulos et Vorbe appuient une augmentation significative du salaire minimum – Le Nouvelliste
Il y a dix-sept mois, suite à la publication du dernier rapport du CSS, le salaire minimum dans le secteur de la sous-traitance avait été fixé à 335 gourdes. « Si l’on […]
Dominican outlet uncovers Haiti-Chile human trafficking ring – Dominican Today
“The Haitian Embassy in the Dominican Republic has the honor to kindly ask you to have members of the diplomatic staff in the Passport Service, including the seizure officers and liaison officers […]
To veteran model Tachou Dubuisson, ‘beauty is ageless – The Boston Globe
Boston Fashion Week starts Sunday. “Boston” and “Fashion” might seem like an oxymoron to the snobbish, but the series of fashion-related events highlights the local industry and its talent. For models such […]
Haiti | General Assembly of the United Nations
One year after the closing of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, the Government continues to work to strengthen democracy and respect for human rights, he continued. No efforts are spared […]
Miami Little Haiti “Magic City Innovation District” Slammed by Activists | Miami New Times
“When I first arrived in the U.S. in 1981, an area like Sabal Palm for example in Little Haiti, was inhabited mainly by Haitian immigrants,” writes Bastien, the head of Family Action Network […]
Haiti’s amputee footballers seek glory abroad, acceptance at home – AFP
“We won against the United States at the Copa America, and we also beat Germany, Italy and Russia,” coach Pierre Rochenel said. “Since we need seven players for a game, and it’s […]
Le Nouvelliste – Jovenel Moïse réclame 390 millions de dollars à l’ONU pour éradiquer le choléra
« Je fais le plaidoyer auprès de l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies pour rappeler l’urgence de la poursuite des financements internationaux pour vaincre le choléra. Il nous faudra disposer d’une enveloppe estimée […]
Judge Asks If `’ Is Code for Racial Hostility – Bloomberg
U.S. District Judge Edward Chen heard arguments for more than two hours over whether he should block the Trump administration from overturning portions of a George H.W. Bush-era humanitarian policy that offers […]
Ticket | Goût et Saveurs Lakay : Chef Sébastien al pou 2 !
Tête altière, chef Sébastien réitère sa participation à la 8e édition de Goût et Saveurs Lakay. Fidèle à son slogan « Servir et faire plaisir », M. Dodard amène donc à côté […]
Boukmam Eksperyans Lead Drumming Workshop, Performance for Students | News @ Wesleyan
After learning that the group was touring between Brooklyn, N.Y., and Montreal, Canada, faculty from African American Studies and the Music Department invited and coordinated their visit at Wesleyan. On Thursday, band members led […]
Valérie Alcide crowned Miss Grand Haiti 2018 – Times of India
Valérie Alcide was officially crowned Miss Grand Haiti 2018 and will represent her state at Miss Grand International 2018 which will be held in the beautiful sovereign state of Myanmar. She succeeds […]
Young Black Investors Confront Gentrification in Parts of Miami – NBC 6 South Florida
“Development and change are good. Over-development will destroy the cultural fabric of Little Haiti and it will push the very people who built this wonderfully culturally rich neighborhood,” Bastien argued. The area […]
Art quake: Haitian exhibit shows art from ‘apocalyptic’ city | Brooklyn Paper
A new exhibit in Red Hook showcases the diversity of Haiti’s urban artists. “Potoprens: The Urban Artists of Port-au-Prince,” on display at Pioneer Works until Nov. 11, features more than a dozen […]
Magic City Innovation District is coming to Little Haiti | Miami Herald
Proponents of the Magic City Innovation District, which will be headquartered at 6001 NE Second Ave., say that the massive development, which is projected to take 10 to 15 years to complete, […]
Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean wins Female Artist of The Year Multi-Genre – Patch
Natalie Jean wins Female Artist of The Year – Multi-Genre and Folk/Americana Song of the Year for “The Letting Go.” The Letting Go is a co-write with Michael Peloso, produced by Alexi […]
Corruption en Haïti: des manifestants réclament une enquête internationale | Lapresse
« Notre plus grand problème en Haïti, c’est l’injustice : le système judiciaire est aux mains d’une clique. Comment pourrait-on avoir confiance ? » questionne Emmanuel Junior Cassis, qui manifeste dimanche dans les rues de Port-au-Prince. […]
CDB officially opens office in Haiti – NationNews Barbados
“The opening of the new Country Office here is timely, as we seek to advance Haiti’s development and to assist with its further integration into the Caribbean Community,” said Smith during the event. “Be assured […]
« Jovenel Moïse fait de l’improvisation, le pays est tèt anba », le diagnostic cru d’Evans Paul – Le Nouvelliste
« D’abord, c’est le système. On n’improvise pas le poste de président, de Premier ministre, ni de ministre. Or, depuis un certain temps, c’est ce qu’on fait. Ma position est claire : […]
UN council support tough action for peacekeeping failures | Miami Herald
The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Friday to support tougher U.N. action against peacekeepers who fail to protect civilians, including by sending them home and refusing to pay their governments. […]
L’analyse de la Pétro-mobilisation à Cité Soleil ! | Haiti Liberte
Depuis environ un mois, un mouvement dénommé “PetroCaribeChallenge” a été lancé et s’est intensifié très vite. Ce mouvement demande entre autres la reddition de compte, l’arrestation des pétro-voleurs et la saisie de […]
Le Nouvelliste – PetroCaribe : l’ULCC dit pouvoir aller plus loin que la Cour des comptes
Selon le directeur général de l’ULCC, dans ses enquêtes, la Cour supérieure des comptes ne peut pas voir s’il y a eu surfacturation, concussion, trafic d’influence, passation illégale des marchés… dans les […]
Florida police framed three black men for burglaries. One was deported because of it, suit says. – The Washington Post
“The police chief of Biscayne Park essentially wanted to have good stats with 100 percent solve rates on thefts and burglaries, so he ordered his police officers to go after people — from […]
Gentrification Is Pushing Haitians Out of Miami’s Little Haiti – VICE
My studio was across the street from the Zubi Market, a small bodega that stayed open during Hurricane Irma after all the major chain drugstores and groceries had closed. I lived down […]
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