By Anthony Joseph One of the most egregious statements made by Donald Trump that Haitians—and by extension, Black and Caribbean people—are “eating dogs” in the United States. This is more than just a harmful stereotype; it is a calculated effort to portray these communities as uncivilized and less than human. When influential figures propagate such […]
Haiti finds itself in the throes of political turmoil as a nine-member council overseeing the country’s transition selects Garry Conille as its next prime minister. This decision, announced on Tuesday, unfolds against a backdrop of escalating gang violence gripping much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Conille’s return to the role of prime minister is not unprecedented. […]
Editorial for May 02 2024 The term “ongoing turmoil” when describing Haiti may be a cliché, unfortunately, it is an accurate description of a country that has been in turmoil for as long of most of us can remember. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation has been confirmed, with a transitional council taking office last […]
Jacques Yves “Jeanba” Jean-Baptiste, a revered figure in the world of Haitian music, passed away on Friday, March 22, at the age of 77, as confirmed by his daughter, Christina Jean-Baptiste. Jean-Baptiste, a prominent member of the East 25th Street Block Association, Brooklyn, NY, and the original coordinator of NYPD’s 67th Precinct Block, left an […]
In the early hours of the morning, an immigration agent’s visit to a residence in a bustling tourist enclave in the eastern Dominican Republic took a dark turn, as allegations of sexual assault was reported by a 14-year-old Haitian girl. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 5th in Bávaro, near the renowned Punta Cana […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his support on Saturday for the formation of a Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) in Haiti, which is charged with selecting new political leaders and organizing elections in the Caribbean nation. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Guterres praised the release of a decree that officially established the transitional council. […]
Author of novels drawing on African and Caribbean history enjoyed international acclaim, including the New Academy prize, which stood in for the Nobel in 2018 Maryse Condé, celebrated for works such as Segu and Hérémakhonon, stands tall as a luminary of the West Indies. Through her bold narratives as both a novelist and essayist, she […]
By Carlton Joseph Dozens of US citizens were evacuated from Haiti on a State Department charter flight Sunday, and many others are waiting to be rescued as Haiti remains paralyzed by escalating gang violence and political instability. Meanwhile, a boat carrying 25 migrants from Haiti was intercepted by Florida officials and turned over to the […]
The Haitian government has announced a state of emergency and implemented a curfew following a surge in gang-driven violence over the weekend, resulting in the escape of thousands of prisoners during attacks on the nation’s two largest prisons. The immediate 72-hour state of emergency was declared as authorities aim to track down the assailants and […]
Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang has announced the country’s commitment to welcoming orphans from Haiti, responding to the growing social challenges in the French-speaking nation, particularly in Port-au-Prince. Chang conveyed, “We have reached an agreement to provide accommodation for a specific number of individuals through legitimate channels, focusing on orphans currently residing in an […]
