Haiti is slated to receive a $50 million grant from the International Development Association, following approval from the World Bank’s Board of Directors. The grant will target more than 300,000 people in […]
US State Department Officials Visiting Haiti, Dominican Republic – Caribbean Journal
Two top United States officials are visiting Haiti and the Dominican Republic this week. Counselor Thomas A Shannon and Special Coordinator for Haiti Thomas C Adams are traveling to the two countries […]
Haiti’s New Marriott Opens Doors – Caribbean Journal
The hotel is located in the Haut Turgau area of the capital. The sustainability extends to the hotel’s construction, which includes an energy-efficient diesel plant complemented by a 1-megawatt solar farm; 60 […]
Haiti Prime Minister Visits Colombia – Caribbean Journal
Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe departed the country Wednesday for an official visit to Colombia.The purpose of Lamothe’s visit was to attend the inauguration ceremony of incoming Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos.On […]
Haiti looks to welcome back tourists – CBS News
The Caribbean nation is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere — with a history of grinding poverty, civil unrest and violence. Haiti is also still recovering from the devastating […]
UN Official Urges New Approach on Haiti’s Internally Displaced Persons – Caribbean Journal
It is time to move from a “largely humanitarian approach to a development-based drive in Haiti,” a United Nations official said this week.Chaloka Beyani, the UN’s special rapporteur on the human rights […]
Op-Ed: Restoring Haiti’s Environment – Caribbean Journal
Today, this old Haiti with which most of us are still infatuated, or at least, its antique reputation that we strive to hold so pridefully, would now fit perfectly into the #ThrowbackThursday […]
At Haiti’s National Museum, Finding a Bond With Louisiana – Caribbean Journal
The exhibit, “The Ties That Bind” will be open to the public through June 6. It features works by noted Haitian-American painter Ulrick Jean-Pierre.“The exhibit tells the story of the deep cultural […]
Another New Hotel Debuts in Haiti – Caribbean Journal
The hotel opened this week following the approval of the project just over a year ago.The developer behind the hotel is Donald Max Guillaume, who is making an investment of what was […]
Haiti: Committee for Elimination of Cholera Holds First Meeting
The committee was established by Lamothe and Ban Ki-moon to “to ensure that a strategy is applied for the elimination of cholera in Haiti, and [that] social and economic support is given […]
Haiti’s Michel Martelly, Cuba’s Raul Castro Meet in Havana
A statement from Haiti’s National Palace said the discussions focused on cooperation between Haiti, Cuba and Brazil, organization of Haiti’s upcoming elections and regional politics. Martelly was joined in the meeting by […]
Haiti’s Pierre Desir Selected By Cleveland Browns in NFL Draft
Haiti native Pierre Desir was selected by the Cleveland Browns in last week’s National Football League player draft. Desir, who was born in Port-au-Prince, most recently attended Lindenwood University. A 6’1” cornerback, […]
Haiti: UN, Core Group Urge “All Necessary Measures” to Hold Elections
In a release signed by Sandra Honore, the special representative of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in Haiti and the Core Group, which comprises the Ambassadors of Brazil, Spain, the United States […]
Haiti: UN Warns of Possibility of “Yet Another Political Crisis” – Caribbean Journal
“This situation has delayed the setting in motion of the necessary preparations for the organization of elections in 2014, which are critical for the consolidation of democracy in Haiti,” said Honore, who […]
Haiti and Dominican Republic Postpone Talks Until May – Caribbean Journal
The talks, which were originally slated to take place on April 8 in Jacmel, are now scheduled for May 6, according to a source familiar with the talks. The April 8 meeting […]
Haiti and Dominican Republic Postpone Talks Until May – Caribbean Journal
Haiti and the Dominican Republic have postponed their high-level talks for a second time, Caribbean Journal has learned. The talks, which were originally slated to take place on April 8 in Jacmel, […]
Haiti’s Michel Martelly Meets With Delegation From OAS – Caribbean Journal
Martelly, who was joined by the country’s new Culture Minister, Monique Rocourt, met with the objective of “preparing for the next Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Americas,” according to the […]
Haiti and Vietnam Sign Cooperation Agreement on Energy
The agreement was signed by Haiti Public Works Minister Jacques Rousseau and Vietnam Trade and Industry Minister Vu Huy Hoang, who was in Haiti as part of a delegation led by Vietnam […]
Bahamas Delegation Heads to Haiti For Migration Talks – Caribbean Journal
Bahamas Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell led a delegation to Haiti on Wednesday for bilateral talks on migration issues. The visit was also slated to cover issues such as human trafficking, human smuggling, […]
United States Government: UN “Absolutely Immune” in Haiti Cholera Suit
“The UN, including its integral component, defendant the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, is absolutely immune from legal process and suit absent an express waiver, pursuant to the charter of the […]
Haiti Planning Multimillion-Dollar “Craft Village” in Town of Milot
“It’s a way to integrate the community in tourism development — it’s a way to promote our artists, the different value chains of the tourism economy,” Villedrouin said in Berlin. “By creating […]
Haiti Celebrates Carnival in Gonaïves – Caribbean Journal
In 2012, Haiti held its national carnival in Les Cayes, while last year’s carnival was held in the city of Cap-Haitien on the country’s northern coast. Gonaïves is known as Haiti’s “city […]
Haiti Reports Big Jump in Tourist Arrivals – Caribbean Journal
Haiti is reporting a significant increase in tourist arrivals, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The country welcomed 299,646 stopover arrivals in the first nine months of 2013, a 17.9 […]
Haiti: Jacmel Celebrates 2014 Carnival
This year’s carnival was being held under the theme “Pote kole pou n’avanse,” or “together to advance.” On hand this weekend ahead of the official start of carnival was internationally-renowned band Arcade […]
New Haiti Marriott to Top Off Construction “Soon” in Port-au-Prince
Topping off is the ceremonial last placement of a beam at the top of a building. The project is slated to open in February 2015. The $45 million project, which is located […]
Panama President Visits Haiti
Martinelli, who arrived on Tuesday morning, is the first sitting Panamanian President to make an official visit to the country. As part of the trip, Martinelli will be signing a cooperation agreement […]
Haiti: A New Sports Complex in Jacmel
The new “Sporting Complex Jacmel” was inaugurated by Haiti President Michel Martelly on Friday. Martelly was joined by Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, Senator Wencesclass Lambert and Venezuela’s Ambassador in Haiti, Pedro […]
Promoting Bioscience Education in Haiti
If Haiti wants to become an emerging economy by 2030, it will need to focus on education, particularly in areas like math and science. That’s the driving force behind the Haitian Bioscience […]
Haiti-Dominican Republic: OAS Could Participate in Dialogue
The Organization of American States could participate in high-level dialogue between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. According to OAS Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin, who met with Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina […]
Haiti’s Michel Martelly, United States’ John Kerry Hold Talks
The US, joined by much of the international community, has been urging Haiti to hold long-delayed legislative and municipal elections, which Martelly said were “now on the horizon.” That “could for the […]
Dominican Republic Unveils “Ambitious and Comprehensive” Citizenship Plan
“The government has set up, in record time, the most ambitious and comprehensive plan in the country’s history in this area,” said Alejandra Liriano, deputy foreign minister of the Dominican Republic. Liriano […]
Medina: “We Do Not Accept” Threats to Dominican Republic’s Sovereignty
Medina said he was responding to statements made “by some CARICOM” countries that he said sought to paint the Dominican Republic as “racist, discriminatory and a violator of human rights.” He said […]
Haiti, Turks and Caicos Islands Hold Talks on Migration Issues
In a statement, the Governor’s office said Beckingham and Donhue Gardiner began the talks by expressing their sympathy to the Haitian government for the loss of 17 Haitian lives in the Christmas […]
Haiti Begins Preparations For National Carnival in Gonaives
Haiti officially launched the 2014 carnival season on Monday with a press conference at the Ministry of Culture in Port-au-Prince. Following a trend of holding the country’s national carnivals outside of the […]
Guerda Nicolas: In Haiti, Community Healing Through Performance Art
As Haiti marks 210 years of independence, in the face of continual challenges from the massive earthquake in 2010, in the historical region of Arcahaie Haiti (often referred to as the mother […]
Haiti: New Facility to Produce Treatments For Malnutrition
A new nutrition production facility has opened in Haiti’s central plateau, according to Partners in Health, Abbott and the Abbott Fund. The product of a partnership between the three oragnizations, the new […]
Haiti’s Sunrise Airways to Launch Service to Cuba
The twice-weekly private service will operate between Port-au-Prince and Holguin. It is set to launch the service in the “early autumn” of 2013. It is the second new international route for the […]
Haiti, OAS to Hold “Major” Investment Conference in Washington
The OAS and Haiti are also working to facilitate a “major conference” in Washington next year. The aim of the conference is for Haiti to present its Investment Master Plan to potential […]
Haiti and Mexico Mull Creation of Joint Chamber of Commerce
That’s the idea put forth by Haiti Ambassador to Mexico Guy Lamothe, who is looking to increase trade ties between the two countries that straddle the Caribbean Sea. Lamothe attended a business […]
Haiti Prime Minister Heads to Europe
Lamothe will be meeting with French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs and French Overseas Minister Victorin […]
Haiti: IMF Approves $2.5M Disbursement
The move comes after the board completed its sixth review of Haiti’s performance under its IMF programme supported by an Extended Credit Facility arrangement. The IMF said the board had also approved […]
Haiti Tourism Ministry, Royal Caribbean Hold Working Meeting
Haiti’s Tourism Ministry held a working meeting Tuesday with officials from Royal Caribbean about the operation of the latter’s resort in the town of Labadee. The talks focused on access to the […]
Haiti and Vietnam Sign Cooperation Agreement on Trade, Investment
The agreement was signed in Hanoi on Monday by Haiti Finance Minister Wilson Laleau, Agriculture Minister Thomas Jacques and Vietnam Trade Minister Vu Huy Hoang. It aims to “attract new investment in […]
Haiti Plans Strategic Food Reserve
The new facility, located in the area of Port-au-Prince, will store food both to fight against food insecurity and to combat the issue of speculation on the agricultural market during periods of […]
Five Cultural Sites to Visit in Haiti
Haiti has one of the Caribbean’s most interesting cultures and centuries of fascinating history. While its leisure tourism industry is very much in the early stages, there are a great deal of […]
Haiti, OAS Sign Tourism Agreement – Caribbean Journal
It’s one of Caribbean tourism’s biggest challenges — promoting the importance of the industry internally. As Haiti looks to develop its own nascent tourism sector, highlighting what it sees as the value […]
Op-Ed: Davidson Toussaint on Why Tourism Is Not Unrealistic For Haiti
The saddest thing about this new situation is not that they’re trying to minimize our efforts to finally do something without being lectured, but that their greatest supporters are Haitians, who think […]
Haiti Ratifies Investment Incentive Agreement With United States
Haiti’s Parliament has ratified an Investment Incentive Agreement with the United States’ Overseas Private Investment Corporation. The agreement, which was officially ratified last month during a special joint session of Parliament, “streamlines […]
Florida Congresswoman “Deeply Concerned” Over USAID Efforts in Haiti
“I’m deeply concerned about the findings of the most recent GAO report on U.S. assistance for reconstruction efforts in Haiti,” she said in a statement. “More than three years after the devastating […]
UK Opens Embassy in Haiti
“It was an honour to open the new British Embassy in Port-au-Prince — our first permanent diplomatic presence in Haiti since 1966,” Swire said. “It is a symbol of the UK government’s […]
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