TELEDJOL - The Grapevine Adding More Chaos To Haiti

The March 2012 Haiti scare was another example of how Haiti's national grapevine, the "teledjol" -- Creole for "telemouth" -- can quickly add yet more chaos to this already messy country.

One senator warned of a panic. Another said things were going to be hot.

Neither gave any details, but that didn't matter:

Within minutes of their comments on the radio, hundreds of shops closed, schools canceled classes and seemingly everyone rushed home. (The Associated Press)

Bad news sell... Should a Haitian journalist have a soul?

Right now, there is nothing but bad news coming out of Haiti. Death and gang warfare is what you hear about everyday when you open the radio. Should...

News reporting about Haiti can be boring sometimes

Let me tell you something.... After so many years talking about Haiti, I hate to say that sometimes there is nothing to report. Nothing interesting...

To Hell with the Country : The Haitian Media loves a Good Crisis!

A big chunk of the Haitian media is really enjoying seeing the opposition enraged in the streets asking president Jovenel Moise to step down. To...

Haiti Ranked 47th in 2014 World Press Freedom Index, right below the United States

Did you know about this? Haiti is ranked 47th, right below the United States, in a Press-Freedom Contest... Just so you know, Dominican Republic is...

How much faith do you have in the Haitian news media?

The Haitian media is preparing for WAR... It seems... There are a number of popular Haitian news and media organizations in Haiti that are...

Read more about Haitian Gossip, News

Return to List...