Haiti Launches New Disarmament Commission to Address Insecurity and Youth Reintegration
By Haiti24News Staff PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — In a bold move to confront the country’s escalating security crisis, the Haitian government has established a new National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (CNDDR). Officially launched on March 10, 2025, the body aims to accelerate the reintegration of youth involved in criminal activities and strengthen national security efforts. The inauguration…
A New Era for the CPT: Fritz Jean Assumes Presidency During Handover Ceremony
By Haiti24News Staff PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — In a pivotal transition marking a new chapter for the Commission for the Reconstruction of Haiti (CPT), Lesly Voltaire formally transferred leadership to Fritz Jean during a ceremony on Thursday. The event, attended by dignitaries and key stakeholders, underscored the organization’s critical role in Haiti’s governance and developmental future….
JetBlue Extends Suspension of Flights to Haiti Amid Ongoing Security Concerns
By Haiti24News Staff NEW YORK — JetBlue Airways has announced an extension of its suspension of flights to Haiti, further limiting air travel options for a country already grappling with severe security and economic challenges. The airline operates the only direct flights between Port-au-Prince and major U.S. hubs like Florida and New York and has…
Salvadoran and American Troops Arrive in Haiti to Bolster Multinational Security Mission
By Haiti24News Staff PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — In a significant development aimed at addressing Haiti’s escalating security crisis, a contingent of 75 soldiers from El Salvador and the United States has landed in the Caribbean nation. Their arrival marks a new phase in the deployment of a multinational force tasked with restoring stability and combating rampant…
World Bank Unveils $320 Million Strategy to Bolster Haiti’s Economic and Social Recovery
By Haiti24News Staff PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — In a significant move to support Haiti’s path toward stability and growth, the World Bank has announced a new five-year strategy for the Caribbean nation, backed by a $320 million financial envelope. The Initiative: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — In a significant step towards promoting stability and growth in Haiti, the…
Haiti Mourns the Loss of Cultural Icon Franck Étienne
Haiti24news.com PORT-AU-PRINCE — Haiti’s artistic and intellectual communities are in mourning following the passing of Jean Pierre Basilic Dantor, widely known by his stage name Franck Étienne. A towering figure in Haitian culture, Étienne’s death has left a profound void in the nation’s literary and theatrical landscape. A Legacy of Innovation and Resistance Franck Étienne,…
Trump Administration Strips TPS Protections for 500,000 Haitians, Igniting Fears of Mass Deportation
Haiti24news.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 500,000 Haitian nationals, revoking their legal protections and exposing them to deportation as early as August. The move reverses a Biden-era policy that expanded TPS for Haitians and others fleeing crises, marking the latest escalation in the…
CARICOM Leaders Split on Haiti’s Election Viability Amid Gang Dominance
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders clashed this week over the feasibility of Haiti’s planned November 15 elections, as the nation’s escalating gang violence and institutional collapse overshadowed regional talks aimed at stabilizing its political future. The divide dominated discussions at the bloc’s three-day summit, where leaders acknowledged that Haiti’s crisis now threatens regional…
Legal Debate Erupts Over Wanted Notices for Haitian Ex-Lawmakers Tied to Gang Violence
Haiti24NewsFebruary 20, 2025 PORT-AU-PRINCE—The Haitian National Police issued wanted notices for former parliamentarians Nenel Cassy and Alfredo Antoine, which has ignited a fierce legal and political debate. Prominent lawyer Samuel Madistin defends the warrants as “legally justified” given the pair’s history of evading judicial scrutiny. Cassy, a former senator, and Antoine, a former deputy, are…
Court Orders Martine Moïse and Key Figures to Testify in Jovenel Moïse Assassination Probe
Haiti24NewsFebruary 18, 2025 PORT-AU-PRINCE — Haiti’s Appeals Court in Port-au-Prince issued a landmark ruling on Monday, February 17, 2025, ordering former First Lady Martine Moïse and over a dozen political figures to appear personally for questioning in the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, who was killed in his private residence on July…
