Haiti approves 282 political parties and platforms for upcoming elections
Despite progress and preparations, electoral officials say funding and security are still crucial for holding Haiti’s long-delayed elections. Voter registration is scheduled from April 1 to June 29, and candidates can declare their intentions from April 13 to May 15.
Haiti’s single major carrier Sunrise Airways launches Cap-Haïtien to Boston route
Airport employees smile after assisting passengers checking in for the inaugural flight, Tuesday, March 17, 2926. Photo by Onz Chéry/The Haitian Times. Travelers board a Sunrise Airways Boeing 737 during the inaugural Cap-Haïtien–Boston flight at Hugo Chávez International Airport in Cap-Haïtien on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Photo by Onz Chéry/The Haitian Times A pilot speaks with a Sunrise Airways employee before departure. Photo by Onz Chéry/The Haitian Times. Sunrise Airways staff pose for a photo after boarding. Photo by Onz Chéry/The Haitian Times. A Sunrise Airways aircraft taxis on the runway before takeoff. Photo by Onz Chéry/The Haitian Times. A traveler poses for a photo before boarding the plane. Photo by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Times
‘Back to zero’ — Former Atlanta DJ recounts life after deportation to Haiti
Deportee DJ Lucky now struggles to rebuild his life and career in Haiti. From learning to cook with charcoal to relying financially on others and fighting to restart his DJ career, it’s as if his life took ten steps back after being deported to Haiti.
UN appoints new Haiti mission chief as Anti-Gang Force prepares to deploy
As the UN-backed mission chief, Daniela Kroslak will oversee logistics, equipment and operational planning. Kroslak said she aims to work closely with Haitian stakeholders and partners to support efforts that bring greater stability and lasting solutions to the country’s security crisis.
Thirty-two anti-gang raids, 43 suspected bandits killed in first quarter, Haitian police say
Police report that anti-gang operations in early 2026 resulted in dozens of deaths and major seizures as violence persists in Haiti. Raids from January to March led to the capture of significant equipment from alleged gang members, including 46 rifles, 19 pistols, six drones, 10,659 rounds of ammunition and two armored vehicles.
‘Do not travel’ with ICE in airports, lawyers warn Haitians with iffy status
Immigration lawyers warn Haitians to avoid air travel as ICE takes on airport roles, increasing risk of detention amid shifting U.S. policies.
Ten Haitian officials, including a director general, detained in passport fraud case
Haiti’s immigration director and nine staff members remain in custody over an alleged passport fraud network issuing documents to foreign nationals. Authorities say the Ministry of Interior alerted the judiciary, with investigators focusing on passports issued using mismatched tax identification numbers.
More than 5,500 killed in Haiti as gang violence spreads beyond capital, UN report says
Gangs were responsible for at least 1,424 Haitian deaths in less than a year, the U.N. office for human rights says. The report highlights abuses, weak accountability and limited impact of security interventions
‘Honey, we are dead’: inside Martine Moïse’s testimony in the Haiti assassination trial
Martine Moïse recounts the night of Haiti’s assassination as prosecutors cite consistent testimony.
What ending Haitian TPS could mean for Springfield’s economy
As Springfield rebounds economically, Haitian immigrants have played a key role in its workforce growth. But uncertainty around TPS could put that progress at risk.
Residents of Haiti’s Northwest demand completion of airport 20 years in the making
With large-scale infrastructure projects like the Port-à-l’Écu airport seen as essential for long-term development, residents say immediate action is what the region needs most.
Some turn to small savings groups for business credit as alternative to Haiti’s banks
Formed mostly in areas where banks are already scarce, the groups have become a lifeline in the capital’s metropolitan area, which is under such heavy gang control that visiting existing financial institutions is often a dangerous errand.
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A reveler smiling while holding a small water jug on top of his head at Saint-Joseph High School during the third edition of Okap Flavors on Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Times Attendees of the 2025 edition of Okap Flavors during DJ Sam Durag’s performance at Saint-Joseph High School in Cap-Haïtien on Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Times A young woman bathing in the Manbo Inan Basin at Gonaïves’ Lakou Soukri during the site’s annual festival on Aug. 15, 2025. Photo courtesy of Marco Photo A young woman with limited mobility in a wheelchair enjoys and appreciates the artworks displayed during the third edition of the Q4RTS Festival by Expo_17.0 in Pétion-Ville on Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by Juhakenson Blaise/The Haitian Times. A violin player in action during the Notre-Dame de l’Assomption mass at the Cap-Haïtien Cathedral on Aug. 15, 2025. Photo by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Times.
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