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The devaluation of the Haitian currency over the years, impact of the US Dollar in Haiti

Over the years, I've watch the Haiti currency plummet from it's original face value of 5 gourdes for 1 U.S. dollar to over 160 gourdes for one U.S. dollar recently. Why is that? more »

January 25, 2025 5:16 PM

The Oligarchy: Joe Biden finally understands what Jovenel Moise has been saying for years

In his farewell address as president, Joe Biden shared a serious warning about a problem he believes could destroy American democracy: the rise of an oligarchy. This is not new. President Jovenel Moise complained about the corrupt oligarchy for years was his voice not loud enough more »

January 17, 2025 11:48 AM

Haiti-USA: Republicans, Democrats, Gangs, and Government

The political climate in the United States has become a relentless clash between Republicans and Democrats. In Haiti, it's a constant battle between gangs and the government. At first, these two might seem entirely different. But are they? more »

November 2, 2024 10:48 AM

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

The Pic Macaya region in Haiti is breathtaking 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

40 Haitians migrants die in a boat fire while trying to escape hardship in Haiti

At least 40 migrants have died after the boat they were traveling in caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti, a United Nations agency reported on Saturday, July 24, 2024. more »

July 22, 2024 10:44 AM

Haiti's Brain Drain: From Congo in the 1960s to Chile to "Biden" Today

There is a "Biden" phenomenon going on in Haiti right now but what is the real social impact of the Biden Administration's Parole Program on Haiti. The escalating brain drain of professionals is a pressing concern for Haiti's development and stability. more »

July 20, 2024 10:54 PM   1 Comment

Haiti's Brain Drain: Nearly 200,000 Haitians migrated to Chile from 2016 to 2019

Back in 2017 Haitians went to Chile at an alarming rate. By the end of that year, the number of Haitians who entered Chilean territory was well over 100,000 within two years. by the year 2019, the number had grown to close to 200,000 Haitians in Chile. more »

August 6, 2017 7:54 AM   2 Comments

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? more »

August 2, 2023 7:21 PM   1 Comment

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

I Googled "watery eyes" and then I find out that I may be getting too old LOL... more »

July 21, 2023 11:27 AM   1 Comment

Answered : Why is the Dominican Republic moving forward and Haiti is not?

Do you want to know why the neighboring Dominican Republic is progressing really fast and Haiti is moving backwards? This simple answer is posted on the front page of one of the most successful free trade zone in the Dominican Republic. more »

October 4, 2021 10:39 AM   2 Comments