Like many women in Haiti’s northeast, Marianne shoulders the work of farmer, caregiver and grandmother

Overview: In Fort-Liberté, 57-year-old farmer Marianne Victore wakes before sunrise to walk to her rice fields. At home, she cares for five children and a sick husband while supporting her grandchildren. Her story reflects the vital yet invisible role of …

Three young men dead on Haiti’s notoriously dangerous National Road 6 

Overview: A devastating accident on National Road 6 in Ouanaminthe killed three young men on Aug. 21, raising the death toll on this critical trade route to 14 in just about a year. Grieving families and other residents call for urgent safety fixes to be …

Holy See ‘supports efforts to restore peace in Haiti’

The Holy See has reiterated the Church’s closeness to the people of Haiti, reaffirming its constant support for efforts to promote peace and stability in the violence-ridden nation. By Devin Watkins The Organization of American States (OAS) held a meeting …

Your weekend guide: Haiti festival, music and more

Experience the Culture of Haiti Festival will be held in Leesburg Towne Square on Sunday. Lake County venues are hosting a comedy night, silent reading afternoon and an Arkane Aleworks takeover. Future events include Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibits …

HAITI-SECURITY – Japan pledges US$10-million to Haiti security mission

Japan pledges $10 million to support multinational mission in Haiti

The government of Japan has announced a contribution of US$10 million to the multinational security support mission in Haiti, reaffirming its commitment to regional peace and stability. - Advertisement - The pledge was made following a meeting between José …

Zakasòl emerges alongside farmers in Haiti’s La Vallée-de-Jacmel, tackling shortages in inputs and training

Overview: Zakasòl, founded in 2021 by Emmanuella Marc and agronomist Jesumène Ninger, supports farmers in La Vallée-de-Jacmel with fertilizers, training and technical guidance. Recognized by the Haitian government, the initiative strengthens local …

OAS projects US$2.6 billion needed to address Haiti’s crisis

Washington.- The Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General, Albert Ramdin, unveiled a US$2.6 billion roadmap to address Haiti’s humanitarian crisis, emphasizing local leadership with coordinated international support from CARICOM, the United …

Haiti and Colombia agree to strengthen family farming

Haiti - South-South Cooperation : Haiti and Colombia agree to strengthen family farming 21/08/2025 09:13:59 On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Karibe Hotel, agronomist Vernet Joseph, Minister of Agriculture, officially launched the Haiti-Colombia …

Japan will allocate a contribution of 10 million USD for the MMSS in Haiti

Haiti - Security : Japan will allocate a contribution of 10 million USD for the MMSS in Haiti 21/08/2025 10:00:01 José Ignacio Paliza, the Minister of Administration of the Dominican Presidency, confirmed that Japan would allocate a contribution of …