Haiti News & Updates

40 Haitians migrants die in a boat fire while trying to escape hardship in Haiti

At least 40 migrants have died after the boat they were traveling in caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti, a United Nations agency reported on Saturday, July 24, 2024. more »

July 22, 2024 10:44 AM

Haiti's Brain Drain: From Congo in the 1960s to Chile to "Biden" Today

There is a "Biden" phenomenon going on in Haiti right now but what is the real social impact of the Biden Administration's Parole Program on Haiti. The escalating brain drain of professionals is a pressing concern for Haiti's development and stability. more »

July 20, 2024 10:54 PM   1 Comment

Haiti's Brain Drain: Nearly 200,000 Haitians migrated to Chile from 2016 to 2019

Back in 2017 Haitians went to Chile at an alarming rate. By the end of that year, the number of Haitians who entered Chilean territory was well over 100,000 within two years. by the year 2019, the number had grown to close to 200,000 Haitians in Chile. more »

August 6, 2017 7:54 AM   2 Comments

10 Health Benefits of Koupye, or Pourpiers (Purslane in English)

Many Haitians have grown accustomed to eating "koupye", called pourpiers in French, purslane in English, but would you believe the number of health benefits this often ignored leafy green vegetable has? more »

August 2, 2023 7:21 PM   1 Comment

I am getting Watery Eyes, Google says I am getting too old LOL

I Googled "watery eyes" and then I find out that I may be getting too old LOL... more »

July 21, 2023 11:27 AM   1 Comment

Answered : Why is the Dominican Republic moving forward and Haiti is not?

Do you want to know why the neighboring Dominican Republic is progressing really fast and Haiti is moving backwards? This simple answer is posted on the front page of one of the most successful free trade zone in the Dominican Republic. more »

October 4, 2021 10:39 AM   2 Comments

Retired Haitian woman swears she will never go back to Haiti

After spending more than 35 years living between the Bahamas in the United States, this old Haitian lady thanked her fellow countrymen for shattering her dream of retiring in Haiti. more »

October 2, 2021 6:37 AM

More Americans are working pass age 75 and it is not because they are broke

Would you still work if you were 75 years old or older? More and more Americans are working pass age 75 and it is not because they are broke. Discover the reason why. more »

July 25, 2023 7:37 PM

Spirit Airlines Resumes Flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti

After a temporary suspension due to recent unrest and safety concerns in Haiti, Spirit Airlines is resuming daily commercial service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Cap-Haitien. more »

May 9, 2024 3:37 PM

Royal Caribbean Suspends Labadee Haiti Cruises Amid Ongoing Unrest

Royal Caribbean has announced the suspension of all its May 2024 cruises to the popular destination of Labadee in Haiti, citing ongoing unrest as the reason for the decision. more »

April 22, 2024 8:00 AM