Haitian Diaspora News

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Academie Francaise - Haitian author Dany Laferriere is now an Immortal

L'Academie Francaise as just elected Haitian author Dany Laferriere as their new Immortal, the highest honor granted in the French language... Laferriere is the first Haitian to receive this Honor... For the rest of his life, Daniel Laferriere will be one of 40 members of L'Academie, responsible for being the official authority on the development of the French language in France and around the world... WOW... more »

Haiti Hollywood Star Jimmy Jean-Louis BAD Experience in Dominican Republic

After reading a story online about Haitian Hollywood movie star Jimmy Jean-Louis' BAD experience in the Dominican Republic, I couldn't believe it... So I called him to know if it was true or not... It is TRUE... Jimmy had a terrible experience while on a road trip from Haiti to DR capital Santo Domingo... You won't believe what you are about to read... The following is the official story from Jimmy Jean-Louis himself... more »

When does Manifestation in Haiti become a nuisance?

TRUE STORY - My 80 year old father was supposed to arrive at Port-au-Prince airport today, 29 Nov 2013, but due protests that is supposed to take place, the old man decided to pay American Airlines an EXTRA fee to postpone his trip... Money that the retired old man could use... How many other ordinary Haitian citizens are affected by these never ending protest? more »

Infrastructure: Dominican Republic among the Leaders, Haiti Sucks Big Time!

Haiti Open For Business The Dominican Republic has the third best transport infrastructure in Latin America, Haiti has the worst, according to the latest Latin America Transport Infrastructure Ranking from Latinvex, an online publication specializing in business in Latin America. Haiti ranks at the bottom of the ladder as the country with the worst qualities of ports, roads and air transport in the region... As far as SPEED in shipping containers in and out of Haiti... Haiti really sucks... more »

Haitian-Dominican Fate: A Largely Ignored Human Rights Tragedy

Haiti neg maron dominican flag olive branch Who is doing what about the Dominican Republic Constitutional Court ruling to strip the citizenship of persons of Haitian lineage born in the Dominican Republic after 1929? Have you heard anything? Sanctions? Boycotts? Anything? more »

Haitian runners ready to take on NYC Marathon

Five Haitian runners are set to take on the New York City Marathon on Sunday. The three men and two women, making their first visit to the U.S., are being sponsored by J/P Haitian Relief Organization, a nonprofit started by actor Sean Penn after the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. more »

Haitian Life In Brasil - How is it? Do you know?

Haitian Migration to Brazil Do you know any Haitians living Brasil? Are you Haitian Living in Brazil? How is it over there? --- Many people have been asking me if I know how it is for the Haitians Diaspora in Brazil. I know in life there is always good news and bad news. What do you now about life for Haitians in Brazil? Good... Bad... Tell us... more »

Palito de Coco, Star of a TV Commercial to Sell Cars in the United States

Haitian singer "Palito de Coco", has been hired as the star for the filming of a television commercial for a vehicle sales company in the United States... Play Palito's Ringtone inside the dealership and get an instant $500 discount... more »

Haitian Joke - Lamercie Petit-Frere

A Haitian girl named, Lamercie Petit-Frere, was given a visa in Haiti to come to the Unites States. When she arrives at Miami International Airport, the Immigration asks her: "What is your Name?" more »

Poukisa yon Ayisyen al SENDOMENG? - Tout moun kap vini RD dwe li mesaj sa a anvan yo vini

Haiti Neg Mawon Dominican Flag On Fire Not enpotan: Chak ayisyen ki ta vle vini nan peyi Repiblik Dominikèn ta dwe li atik sa anvan li pran desizyon final la.. Se yon konsèy men se pa yon obligasyon... more »