Category Archives: Haitian News

A Haitian lawmaker whose name surfaced on a list of inmates who fled the country’s main prison the day of last year’s earthquake was detained by police Thursday shortly after his flight from France landed at the capital’s airport.

Five months into his administration, Haiti’s president, Michel Martelly, is looking to turn his country around. He also wants to reinstitute the country’s army, which was disbanded in 1995. But with an estimated half a million Haitians still living in … Continue reading →

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The top U.N. official in Haiti says the government’s plan to restore the army will require a new agreement with the world body. Head of U.N. Mission Mariano Fernandez tells The Associated Press the existing agreement has … Continue reading →

Bed-Stuy musician Val-Inc transformed her studio in a reminder of her home in Haiti.

The top U.N. official in Haiti says the government’s plan to restore the army will require a new agreement with the world body.

Just one year after the cholera epidemic emerged in Haiti, nearly half a million Haitians have contracted the disease and more than 6,000 have died form it. Michel Martin explores what cholera is, and how Haiti’s government is making new … Continue reading →

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The mandate is ending for a Haiti reconstruction panel that was set up to coordinate donor aid after last year’s earthquake. The Interim Haiti Recovery Commission’s 18-month mandate ends Friday. Pierre Manigat Junior of the commission says … Continue reading →

CARREFOUR, Haiti — An orphanage where the director was accused by U.S. missionaries of not feeding children and selling donated goods was closed Friday in a rare crackdown by Haitian authorities. Police officers and child welfare officials sealed off the … Continue reading →

The mandate is ending for a Haiti reconstruction panel that was set up to coordinate donor aid after last year’s earthquake.

Haiti’s new prime minister and his Cabinet have taken office with the task of rebuilding the quake-devastated Haiti.