In the heart of the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Melissa is causing quite a stir. This isn't your typical fast-moving storm; it's taking its time, sitting nearly stationary and dumping heavy rain over the same areas for days. Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic are bracing for impact, with forecasts predicting up to 20 inches of rain in some spots. That's a lot o...
Haiti is in a tough spot. Elections won't happen before February 2026. Why? Gangs are running wild, making it too dangerous to vote. The last elections were in 2016. The president was killed in 2021. Since then, gangs have taken over big parts of the country. The electoral council tried to check voting centers in June. But many places were too risky to reach. Now, e...
Haiti is in big trouble. Gangs have taken over large parts of the country. The government is bringing in nearly 200 private security workers from different countries to help. This is a big deal because these workers are from a company run by Erik Prince, who used to run the controversial security firm Blackwater. The plan is for these workers to stay in Haiti for a ...
In Haiti, the fight against gangs is getting tougher. Police recently arrested a former senator, Nenel Cassy, for allegedly working with these gangs. This is a big deal because high-level arrests don't happen often in Haiti. Cassy is accused of funding and supporting gang members who attacked a peaceful neighborhood called Kenscoff. This area, home to many wealthy Ha...
In a sudden and tragic turn of events, three young men lost their lives and ten others were hurt in a violent shooting at a well-known gathering spot in Turks and Caicos Islands. This incident marks the first major shooting of this kind in the area, leaving everyone stunned and worried. The shooting happened early on Sunday morning in Providenciales. Police believe ...
Haiti's health system is facing a lot of problems. It's not just about having good ideas. It's also about making sure those ideas can actually work. This is a big challenge, but it's not impossible. With the right support and effort, things can improve. One of the main issues is the lack of resources. There's not enough money, not enough trained staff, and not enoug...
The Department of Homeland Security has decided to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. This status, which has been in place for years, will officially end on September 2, 2025. The decision comes after a review of conditions in Haiti, which the U. S. government believes have improved enough for Haitians to return home safely. The TPS program was created ...
Haiti is demanding that France pay up for a massive debt that has been dragging the country down for centuries. This isn't just about money. It's about acknowledging the harm caused by slavery and colonization. The debt started back in 1825, when Haiti agreed to pay France 150 million francs. This was supposed to compensate French slave owners after Haiti's revolutio...
Heart disease is a big problem in countries like Haiti, where money isn't plenty. Doctors there need more training to handle it. A group tried something new: a virtual course to teach heart health to medical students. They tested it out and found it worked well. Haiti has a shortage of doctors who specialize in heart diseases. This is because there aren't enough tea...
In a tragic turn of events, a press conference to announce the reopening of Haiti's largest public hospital ended in tragedy. Armed men fired upon the gathering, killing at least two people—a journalist and a police officer—and injuring several others. The attack was claimed by a powerful gang coalition led by Johnson "Izo" André, who objected to the hospital's reope...