Money

Haiti Money: The government is slowly going back on decision prohibiting circulation of other currencies in the country

Back in March 2018 the Haitian government made the decision that all commercial transactions across the country were to be made exclusively in gourdes, the Haitian currency, buying or selling. But today, the government is curbing that decision a little bit. more »

October 5, 2018 8:32 AM

Haiti Currency Exchange: You now need 7,025 Haitian Gourdes for $100 US

Nowadays, if you have 100 dollars US in Haiti, you will receive 7,025 Haitian Gourdes in exchange. Some people say it will go up even higher in the days to come. more »

September 12, 2018 11:57 AM

Back to school in Haiti is really tough this year. Parents have no money!

There are many parents in Haiti you wouldn't expect that cannot send their children to school this year. It is a very tough situation for many. more »

August 31, 2018 2:18 PM

Haitian dishwashers win $2.5 million lawsuit against South Beach hotel for discrimination

Imagine that, being called a slave at work by your boss in the 21st century in America, forbidden to speak Creole while Hispanic workers are speaking Spanish right in front of you. Doing the all the dirty jobs that others others are exempt from. more »

July 30, 2018 6:48 PM

Did you know : Buying Premium Gasoline instead of Regular is a waste of money!

I just found out, premium gas does nothing for your car except cost you more money! I just read on the Federal Trade Commission's web site that buying premium gasoline instead of regular is a big waste of money! Read this... more »

July 28, 2018 12:24 PM

Haitian Music Awards ceremonies are multiplying : An uncontrollable phenomenon

There are so many Haitian music award these days that the Haitian music artists are not taking them seriously... It's as if everyone says to themselves, "Ban m fé yon Haitian Music Awards tou." Read this article by Jean Robert Noel. more »

April 15, 2018 10:39 AM

Haiti Money - From now on the Haitian Gourde will be the only currency in the country, Government orders...

Read this... From now on in Haiti, all commercial transactions across the country will be made in Haitian Gourdes. This is according to a presidential decree dated March 1, 2018 following a conseil des ministres. more »

March 2, 2018 11:10 AM

Haiti's Debt, $1.2 Billion, Cancelled

EXTRA, EXTRA, Read All About it... $1.2 billion of Haiti's debt was cancelled yesterday, June 30 2009, by three international organizations. more »

July 1, 2009 10:09 PM

Haitian-Americans, are you saving money for College or for your Retirement? Read this...

I know many Haitian-Americans who will not agree with this statement but... No matter your net worth, you should never put college savings ahead of retirement... Why? Keep reading... more »

October 15, 2017 12:52 AM

The Economy (money system) explained in 30 minutes - How does this apply to Haiti's Economy?

Did you now this... CREDIT is the most important part of the economy... Guess what? Credit is non-existent in the Haitian economy... I mean, really... If there is a way to build good credit in Haiti and use it to buy a car, a house or start a business, I do not know anything about it. more »

September 21, 2017 1:19 PM