The Haitian Internet Newsletter

After a temporary suspension due to recent unrest and safety concerns in Haiti, Spirit Airlines is resuming daily commercial service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Cap-Haitien.

Starting May 10, 2024, passengers can fly Spirit airlines flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport.

This welcome news follows a period of political instability, protests, and violence in Haiti, which had led to flight disruptions.

With the resumption of flights, members of the Haitian Diaspora in the United States can once again reunite with their loved ones and return to their homeland.

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Royal Caribbean has announced the suspension of all its May 2024 cruises to the popular destination of Labadee in Haiti, citing ongoing unrest as the reason for the decision.

The move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew.

Labadee, a private beach resort on the northern coast of Haiti, has been a staple on many Royal Caribbean itineraries, attracting visitors with its picturesque scenery and vibrant culture.

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Tout Haitiens dwe gade, tande epi konprann video sa. Elèv lekòl ak ivèsitè yo surtout ki panse sa k ap pase en Haiti se yon ti bagay like this like that.

Gade video sa:

Haiti - Anatomie d'une destruction programée

https://youtu.be/SAE-zKOUPLQ?si=yY49x398_YO_Kn-r

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Consumer ALERT... Consuming rice imported to Haiti from the United States can be detrimental to your health, new research reveals.

University of Michigan researchers, in partnership with the Community Organization for Haitian Agriculture, have found that rice exported to Haiti, primarily from the US, contains alarming levels of arsenic and cadmium.

These heavy metals can significantly increase the risk of various cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health issues.

The study found that the levels of arsenic and cadmium in imported rice were significantly higher than in rice grown in Haiti, with some imported samples containing twice the average amount of these toxic substances and exceeding international safety limits.

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Nestled within the rugged terrain of Haiti's Pic Macaya National Park lies a creature that seems to have emerged from the pages of prehistoric history -- the Hispaniolan Solenodon, called Nez Long in French or Nen Long in Haitian Creole.

With its distinctive appearance and remarkable survival story, this small mammal offers a glimpse into the unique biodiversity of the Caribbean region and the importance of conservation efforts.

If you happen to live near Pic Macaya and you have seen this animal, tell us of you know any other local name for it.

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The number one reason Americans save money is not for college, it is not for their retirement, and it is not to buy a home. The number one reason Americans save money is to go on vacation.

Yep... A recent survey from SunTrust Bank revealed that travel, not emergencies, as Americans' top reason to save money. 45 percent of Americans save money to travel. They want to see the world.

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On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, the US embassy in Port-au-Prince Haiti shut its doors, prompting an unusual spectacle outside its premises. The surroundings of the embassy compound have undergone an unexpected transformation into a temporary habitat for visiting goats and dogs.

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

Since the closing of the US Embassy, these animals have established their residency near the embassy's vicinity, capturing the attention and raising concerns among netizens across various social media platforms.

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During a conversation with my cousin in New York, he predicted that the money transfers coming from the Haitian diaspora in the form of remittances may be depleted within the next 10 to 15 years and he give a very good reason for that.

What reason you ask?

Here's what my cousin said:

"It is our parents who are sending money to Haiti right now," my cousin said, "it's not even us."

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There's a big problem happening in Haiti right now. People have no idea how much the going rate is for a US dollar. When you send money transfers in Haiti right now people receive it at about 135 gourdes for 1 US dollar. In the streets the US dollar is worth more and it fluctuates everyday.

It seems that everyone is setting their own rates when buying and selling the US dollar in Haiti as we speak.

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Many Haitians living in Haiti are shocked when they realize there is less money transfers coming from the Diaspora than before. Some, if not most, in Haiti rely heavily on diaspora Haitians sending remittances back home. With less money coming in now to spend in a country where prices seem to be going up every time the US dollar sneezes, it means more problems.

We spoke to a few people in the diaspora to try to understand why they are unable to send the remittances they used to send to Haiti before. There are a few reasons for that:

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