Haitian Newsletter Articles

Here are some of the latest articles published on the Haitian Internet Newsletter

I found out why my shoes don't fit anymore and why my feet seems to be getting bigger with age

We found Bigfoot - My dumbass brother cracking jokes on me At what age does your foot stop growing and why is it that my shoes suddenly dont fit anymore in my early 50s? more »

The Haitian media criticizes a lot and almost never congratulate a job well done but what if?

In Haiti there are so many Things that make you go Hmmm... There's one thing I notice about the Haitian media: They criticize a lot but they almost never congratulate you when you are doing a good job. What is they tried in different approach? more »

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

I Drank Water on an Empty Stomach for a Month, and This Happened Have you ever Googled something and then you walk away more worried or upset than if you have never tried to find out? I Googled "watery eyes" and then I find out that I may be getting too old LOL... more »

Bill Gates visited Haiti more than once, did you know that?

Photo of Bill Gates, wife Melinda and their children in Haiti Did you Know? Microsoft founder Bill Gates visited Haiti back in February 2014 and apparently it was not the first time he went to Haiti. more »

An American Priest in Haiti brokers a Peace Pledge between 4 rival gangs while the Government cannot or will not

A signed peace agreement between 4 rival gangs in Haiti An American priest from North Philadelphia manages to do what Haitian government officials are either unwilling or unable to do: Get four rival gangs to sit down and sign a peace agreement so that the people in the Cite Soleil slum of Port-Au-Prince can breathe. more »

How big is the Haitian Police force in 2023?

Jean Jean Roosevelt Surrounded by Police in Mirebalais Haiti According to the United Nations Haiti's national police consists of around 9,000 officers and only 3,500 of them are on duty at any given time. more »

When people ask me why is Haiti so poor, this is why I tell them

Lending a Hand - Pep Haitien lonje men yo pou resevwa kichòy, anyen pa poko tonbe... Poverty is a business. Just like every other business in the world there are people and organizations out there who thrive on the business of poverty. Unfortunately for Haiti, she has fallen victim to this thriving business, victim of those who profit from the business of poverty. more »

Which city is more dangerous: Tijuana Mexico or Port-au-Prince Haiti?

Insecurity in Haiti - Real of Fake? I recently visited Cancun, Mexico, but I promise you, If I had the chance to read all the news articles on the internet with the title: "10 Most Dangerous Cities In Mexico," I would probably change my mind about going to Playa Del Carmen. more »

Insecurity vs Criminality - Haitians have it all Confused and it is making the country look bad

Jean Jean Roosevelt Surrounded by Police in Mirebalais Haiti Every time a petty crime is committed in Haiti, the Haitian media shouts: "insecurity is going up in Haiti". Why is it that this word "insecurity" is never used for crimes committed in the United States. more »

100 Haitian Gourdes for 1 Us Dollar - The Day Haiti's Worst Nightmare Became a Reality

The Haitian Gourde vs The US Dollar Haitians have long feared that one day you will need 100 gourdes for one U.S. dollar. Back in April 2020, Haitian newspaper Le Nouveliste reported that the fear became a reality. As of early April 2020 you needed 100 Haitian gourdes for one U.S. dollar. It's gotten worse since. more »