Haitian Newsletter Articles

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

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 »

April 4, 2020 6:47 AM

75 Gourdes for One US Dollar, When did it Happen?

In mid November, 2018, The US dollar skyrocketed in Haiti. As of November 16 2018, you needed 75 Haitian gourdes for one US dollar in Haiti. more »

November 16, 2018 12:51 PM

When foreigners ask me how is Haiti doing, this is what I tell them

Don't you just love it when foreigners come to you and ask you: "So hos is Haiti doing? Have they recovered from the earthquake at all? This country is so poor.... She never gets a break huh?" more »

April 26, 2022 10:15 AM

How Dominican Republic uses their military forces and what Haitian Authorities can copy if they really want to improve security in Haiti

The Dominicans use their military forces in a way that Haitian authorities can copy from if they really want to improve security in the country. more »

October 7, 2021 3:59 PM

My creativity has been kidnapped by my problems LOL

Sometimes in the course of life, the very thing that you love to do everyday ends up in a trash can somewhere because, life happens. more »

June 11, 2023 10:04 AM

Haitian movie night Sunday in Boynton Beach Florida

When was the last time you had a Haitian movie night? Haitian filmmaker Raynald Delerme has been busy creating some interesting Haitian movie entertainment nights for the community South florida. more »

June 11, 2023 9:22 AM

I have enough, something you will never have

This morning, a young lady told me an interesting story about a conversation between a rich man and a poor man. I've decided to share it with you. more »

October 9, 2022 6:45 AM

Do you know who the devil is? I just met one of my many devils

The devil is when everything is going your way and all of a sudden some asshole comes from out of nowhere and sh*ts on your parade. more »

September 21, 2022 7:05 AM

Bonbon Siwo gou, se le grangou nan bouda w

There is an old trick that people and governments have been using for a very long time. They identify something you want badly, they deprive you of it. Soon enough they will give you a little taste of something resembling what you want and, yummy, the best you ever had! more »

July 24, 2022 8:17 AM

Everyone is talking about a recession these days, how are you doing?

We can't help but notice that Haitians in the Diaspora, especially in the United States, are feeling the pinch of what everyone clearly identifies as a recession. Money is scarce and the price of everything is going up. more »

July 14, 2022 10:53 AM