The Editorial Board Port-au-Prince, Haiti — In a country where gangs rule neighborhoods, hunger stalks millions, and over 700,000 displaced citizens crowd into makeshift shelters, Haiti’s transitional government is pushing to hold elections by 2025. But to call this a “roadmap to democracy” is to ignore the grim reality on the ground. Elections, while vital…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In a brazen escalation of violence, heavily armed gangs have launched a sustained assault on Kenscoff, a once-secure neighborhood home to Haiti’s political and business elite, leaving at least 40 people dead and displacing over 1,660 residents. The attack, now in its eighth day, marks a grim turning point as criminal groups…
On Friday, January 31, 2025, the Karibe Hotel in Haiti became the epicenter of a groundbreaking movement as it hosted the inaugural Forum on Women’s Leadership in Haiti. Organized by the association Parcours d’Exception in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Haiti’s Ministry of Women’s Affairs, the event aimed to shine a…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — In a decisive move to counter imminent threats of gang violence, the interim Director General of the Haitian National Police (PNH), Rameau Normil, has mandated that all police units be placed on high alert. This directive, issued in response to anticipated gang attacks scheduled for Monday, underscores the urgency of the security…
The arrest of Lory Thermidor and Louis Jean Robenson, identified as active members of the notorious Haitian criminal gang 400 Mawozo, marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat gang violence and instability in Haiti. The fact that they were apprehended in the Dominican Republic and handed over to the Haitian National Police…
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…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In a landmark move to address critical water and sanitation challenges, Haiti’s National Directorate for Water Supply and Sanitation (DINEPA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The partnership aims to enhance access to clean drinking water and sanitation services, particularly in underserved regions and vulnerable communities…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In a significant development, Eleonor Devallon, the Director of CAS (Centre d’Accueil et de Soutien), was taken into custody this Thursday by the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ). The arrest was confirmed by Lionel Lazarre, spokesperson for the Haitian National Police (PNH), marking a notable step in the authorities’ efforts…
