Haiti News
Haiti minister quits amid US citizenship allegations
Fidelia, who lived in the United States before joining the government, began working for President Michel Martelly's government as a liaison for Haitians abroad after he took office in May 2011.
Caribbean must take advantage of trade opportunities - WTO
The Caribbean strategy, which was developed with the assistance of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), aims to create consensus within CARICOM on priorities for ensuring growth and a more diversified regional economy....
Illegal forced evictions of Haitian families condemned by UN
Since 2013, about 4,000 people have been forced out of four camps counting this latest incident, the UN reported. ...
Association of Caribbean States summit deemed successful by Haiti PM
Delegates signed the Declaration of Petion-Ville seeking to end the US embargo against Cuba....
Forced evictions cause concern as number of Haitians living in camps declines
UN coordinator says families have suffered violence and the destruction of their shelters in crimes committed to make them move out....
Haiti renames airport in honour of Hugo Chavez
A government spokesman said that the Cap-Haitien International Airport will now be called the Hugo Chavez International Airport....
Haiti finance minister resigns, cites lack of support for decision
Dubbed the “Iron Lady,” she worked in Cuba for eight years before giving up her residency there to return to Haiti in 2010. ...
Aide to Haiti prime minister slain in drive-by shooting
Honorat worked as editor of the Haiti Progres newspaper and was secretary general of the party that opposed the Duvalier regime....
Sean Penn snags millions in World Bank aid for Haiti
Funds received by the award-winning American actor will be used for new housing units or rent subsidies to help relocate displaced Haitians....