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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…
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…
The U.S. Coast Guard repatriated 132 Haitian nationals to Port-au-Prince on Monday following the interdiction of an overloaded vessel in the Florida Straits, marking the latest enforcement action under Operation Vigilant Sentry, a multi-agency effort to curb illegal maritime migration. Interdiction and RepatriationThe 30-foot sailboat, carrying 132 individuals, was spotted approximately 50 miles southeast of…
The US Embassy in Haiti has announced that the United States Government has not suspended all aid to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. In a statement released on Thursday, February 6, the US Embassy highlighted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has authorized waivers for $40.7 million (5.2 billion) in essential…
The Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Migration (DGM) reported the expulsion of more than 30,000 migrants in January 2025, the majority being Haitian nationals, as part of a sweeping crackdown on irregular migration and human trafficking networks. The move comes amid heightened regional instability, with Haiti grappling with gang violence and a potential surge in…
UNITED NATIONS — The United States has abruptly suspended funding for a beleaguered United Nations-backed security mission in Haiti, officials announced Tuesday, dealing a critical blow to international efforts to curb rampant gang violence that has pushed the Caribbean nation to the brink of state collapse. The U.S., previously the mission’s largest donor, had pledged…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has initiated deportation flights sending undocumented immigrants detained in the U.S. to the military detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Tuesday, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration agenda. Leavitt, in an interview with Fox Business Network, confirmed that at…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI – In a dramatic cross-border takedown, Haitian police have arrested Maria Estela Fajardo, the Dominican owner of the notorious nightclub “La Patrona”, following an INTERPOL-led manhunt tied to the disappearance of a minor and allegations of a sprawling sexual exploitation ring. The arrest, confirmed by Haiti’s National Police (DGPNH) in a fiery Monday…
In its latest effort to tighten immigration policies, the Trump administration has announced plans to revoke the legal status of certain migrants from Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba, and Haiti. The move, which could affect tens of thousands of individuals, has sparked widespread criticism from immigrant advocacy groups, lawmakers, and international organizations. Details of the Policy Change…
In a move aimed at improving efficiency and addressing long-standing delays, a new team has been appointed within the passport unit of the Embassy of Haiti in Washington, D.C. The installation ceremony was conducted yesterday by Antoine Jean S. Fenelon, Director of Immigration, as part of a broader effort to enhance consular services for Haitian…
