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…
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…
Combating gang violence in Haiti is a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires a comprehensive, strategic, and sustained approach. Gangs in Haiti have grown in power and influence due to a combination of weak governance, economic instability, social inequality, and the proliferation of arms. Addressing this issue demands not only immediate security measures but also…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In a startling admission, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé revealed that the government was fully aware of preparations for a deadly attack on the commune of Kenskoff before it occurred. The Prime Minister made the revelation during a press conference on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the headquarters of the Haitian National…
Haiti’s need for modernization is a critical and multifaceted challenge that intersects with its historical, economic, social, and political realities. As the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, Haiti has a rich history of resilience and resistance. However, centuries of external exploitation, internal instability, and natural disasters have left the country struggling…
The tragic events in Kenscoff on January 27, 2025, represent a devastating escalation of violence in the region, highlighting the fragility of security and the profound impact of unchecked criminal activity on vulnerable communities. The massacre of 12 members of the same family in the town of Berthée is a harrowing reminder of the human…
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Leslie Voltaire, the interim President of Haiti’s Transitional Council, was welcomed at the Élysée Palace in Paris by French President Emmanuel Macron. The high-level meeting focused on critical issues of mutual interest, including security, organized crime, child soldiers, Haiti’s electoral process, and enhanced bilateral cooperation. France’s Commitment to Haiti President…
