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Macaya National Park: Some information about Pic Macaya region in southern Haiti

The Pic Macaya region in Haiti is a natural haven of rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Located in the southern part of the country, it encompasses the Macaya National Park, which is one of the country's most vital ecological treasures. more »

August 10, 2023 6:10 PM

List of Centenarians in Haiti - List of Haitians who lived to be 100 years old or more

Here is the complete list of Centenarians in Haiti. A centenarian is an individual who has lived for at least 100 years and Haiti has quite a few of them, Haitians who lived to be 100 years old or more. more »

January 4, 2020 8:46 PM   4 Comments

Facing the Deluge: Haiti's Battle Against Devastating Mudslides

Haiti, a country marked by rugged terrain and frequent heavy rainfall, is particularly susceptible to mudslides. The combination of deforestation, inadequate infrastructure, and poverty exacerbates the risk, as soil erosion weakens the stability of hillsides. more »

August 23, 2021 6:00 PM

Coincidences : Konpe Filo and Liliane Pierre-Paul born the same year, they died the same day

In an uncanny coincidence, the Haitian media mourns the loss of two legendary figures who were born in the same year, 1953, but met their final moments on the same date, July 31st, albeit years apart. more »

July 31, 2023 8:04 PM   1 Comment

Didn't President Francois Duvalier abolish elevage libre (Free Breeding) in Haiti and forbid the movement of livestocks within city limits?

Since 1962, Elevage libre (Free Breeding) and animals roaming the streets of Haiti's cities, towns and villages were forever abolished by the Code Rural of president Francois Duvalier. more »

August 10, 2023 12:52 PM

The Culprit : Why Haiti has never been able to establish strong diplomatic ties and foster economic development

Haiti's history is marked by a series of challenges that have often left its population in a vulnerable position. There is one principle reason why Haiti has always found itself in this predicament. Some people will not admit it but we all know it is true. more »

August 10, 2023 12:01 PM

When did kidnapping for ransom start to become an issue in Haiti and how did it coincide with the introduction of MINUSTAH in the country?

Nowadays, with problems of kidnapping and insecurity being such a hot topic in Haiti, one wonders when did kidnapping for ransom actually start becoming an issue in our country. The answers on this page may surprise you. more »

August 9, 2023 1:01 PM   1 Comment

Koupye is Good for you : 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. Here are 10 health benefits of earing koupye. more »

August 2, 2023 7:21 PM   1 Comment

What is an emerging market - Is Haiti classified as an emerging market?

An emerging market is the new term used to describe the markets of less developed countries as they were known back in the 1970s. Is Haiti an emerging market? We have the answer for you. more »

November 28, 2019 10:20 AM

Haiti's brain drain: Back in the 1960s lots of Haitian teachers and doctors left Haiti and moved to the Democratic Republic of Congo

In the early 1960s, hundreds of Haitian professionals, including teachers, professors, engineers, and doctors, embarked on a journey to Africa. While this migration marked a significant effort to support the growth of African nations, it simultaneously led to a brain drain from Haiti, impacting its development on multiple fronts. more »

August 2, 2023 4:04 AM   1 Comment