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…
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…
The potential withdrawal of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding from Haiti is not merely a budgetary adjustment—it is a death sentence. With 75% of the country’s health expenditures tethered to this aid, the collapse of Haiti’s already fractured healthcare system is imminent. Hospitals will shutter, vaccines will vanish, and preventable diseases will surge….
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba / PALM BEACH, Florida — In a coordinated effort to address border security and immigration enforcement, the Biden administration has deployed U.S. military personnel to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out targeted operations in Florida, resulting in the arrest of dozens of undocumented immigrants with criminal…
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…
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) temporarily closed its Washington, D.C., headquarters on Monday, directing staff to work remotely, according to an internal email obtained by ABC News. The unexpected move has fueled speculation about the agency’s future, particularly after Elon Musk claimed that a Department of Government Efficiency is in the process of…
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 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…
Yes, Haiti should absolutely pursue agriculture as a cornerstone of its economic and social development, but with a modernized and sustainable approach. Agriculture has historically been a vital part of Haiti’s economy and culture, providing livelihoods for a significant portion of the population. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including outdated practices, environmental degradation, and…
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…
