Editorial credit: Daniel-Alvarez / Shutterstock.com Port‑au‑Prince, Haiti: Amid escalating gang violence and an ongoing security crisis, Haiti’s transitional government has voiced strong support for the United States–backed proposal to transform the existing Kenya‑led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) into a more robust, 5,500‑member Gang Suppression Force (GSF). At a United Nations Security Council videoconference held […]
By: Staff Writer | Editorial credit: naTsumi / Shutterstock.com Port-au-Prince, Haiti:. Haiti’s overlapping security and humanitarian crises have intensified into a nationwide emergency marked by mass displacement, hunger, disease risks, and the collapse of public services. UN and NGO assessments indicate well over 1 million people are internally displaced, with the figure rising as armed […]
Haiti—the first Black republic and birthplace of a historic slave revolt—offers a deeply rich cultural tapestry, unique linguistic duality, and high-potential yet under‑capitalized economic resources. For African American investors seeking to align purpose, heritage, and impact, Haiti presents a complex but promising environment—if approached with cultural sensitivity, legal awareness, and practical strategy. Culture, Heritage & […]
By:Chelsea Stieber | theconversation.com |Editorial credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp / Shutterstock.com Early coverage of Pope Leo XIV has explored the first American pontiff’s Chicago upbringing, as well as the many years he spent in Peru, first as a missionary and then as a bishop. Genealogist Jari Honora broke the story of the pope’s ancestors’ connection to the Creole of color community in […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Yu Kuo-wei / shutterstock.com Haiti’s enduring political instability cannot be fully understood without examining the historical roles played by Western powers, notably the United States and France. President Donald Trump’s apparent indifference to Haiti’s turmoil, coupled with his administration’s immigration policies, reflects a broader pattern of disengagement and […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Thousands of immigrant women in the U.S. are falling prey to abusers who exploit love and the promise of legal residency as tools of control. In the name of love, many dreams begin—and some turn into nightmares. For immigrant women in the United States, the promise of marriage and a green […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a sweeping policy reversal, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday that it will terminate temporary legal protections for more than 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were admitted to the United States under a Biden-era immigration program. […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Andrew Harnik / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a sweeping policy reversal, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday that it will terminate temporary legal protections for more than 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were admitted to the United States under a Biden-era immigration program. […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com As of March 12, 2025, the status of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Haitian community in the United States is undergoing significant changes due to recent policy shifts by the Trump administration. These changes have profound implications for Haitian nationals currently residing in […]
By Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a USD 7 million grant to launch a transformative agricultural project in Haiti’s Northwest Department (NWD). Building on the successes of the Community-Based Agriculture and Rural Development Project (CBARDP), this new initiative aims to tackle ongoing challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, and increased […]
