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Haitian Times wrote a new post, Beijing targets Haiti as bid to isolate Taiwan from its diplomatic allies heads to the Caribbean 3 days, 9 hours ago

Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. If Port-au-Prince ‘can uphold the one-China principle, Beijing is willing to establish country-to-country ties’, commerce official Wang Xiaoyang say […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Bed-Stuy boutique owners sell ethical, handmade Haitian-American clothing 3 days, 9 hours ago

A clothing boutique in Bed-Stuy is run by two Haitian-Americans who combined their innate love of fashion and their desire to give back to their country.

Rony Byas and Harvey Leon launched their own brand, […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Haitian Jazz and US Jazz: Historical Connections and Specificities 4 days, 12 hours ago

Academic Remarks by Jean Eddy Saint Paul, Ph. D. Professor of Sociology Founding Director of the City University of New York’s Haitian Studies InstituteNew Orleans. Photo credit: WikimediaBy Jean Eddy Saint P […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Versatile Haitian-American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean Wins Gold in the 2019 Global Music Awards 6 days, 10 hours ago

Haitian American singer and songwriter Natalie Jean took home the Gold Medal in the August 2019 Global Music Awards. Jean won for her song, “You Don’t Know Me,”which was written by Jean and produced by Alexi […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Haiti wants Bahamas to grant temporary asylum to undocumented migrants affected by Hurricane Dorian 1 week ago

Haitian Chargé d’Affaires Dorval Darlier wants the Bahamaian government to grant temporary asylum to undocumented migrants affected by Hurricane Dorian. He said this is the best way to assist Haitians li […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Drivers still desperately searching for gas at pumps in Haiti 1 week, 2 days ago

As the Haitian parliament narrowly approved a new prime minister, drivers are still desperately searching for gas and the lines at filling stations is getting even longer. Continue reading

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Haitian Times wrote a new post, Assembly’s Haitian caucus organizes Dorian relief effort for Bahamas 1 week, 2 days ago

Members of the Assembly Haitian Caucus are soliciting donations to aid Bahamians impacted by Hurricane Dorian.

Additionally, the Assembly Democrats will be working with Bahamian officials and the Bahamian […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Comptroller Stringer Pens Open Letter to Workers: You Have Labor Rights Regardless of Immigration Status 1 week, 3 days ago

By New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer
Dear New Yorker:

As many of you may know, my office enforces state and local prevailing wage laws. That means that if you have done construction work on a New […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Border guards brace as Haiti fuel crunch could spark black market 1 week, 6 days ago

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has adopted security measures on the border with Haiti to prevent fuel trafficking to that country, where a shortage has shuttered most gas stations to close.

Defense […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Jessie Woo: Life of the Party, a Major Voice for Haitians 2 weeks ago

I was supposed to meet Jessie Woo in Flatbush for Haitian food, but she had other ideas. The comedian, TV and internet show host, singer-songwriter (and 2019PAPER Predictions nominee) pulled up in a black […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Tempers Flare, Furniture Flies During Haiti Parliament Vote on Prime Minister 2 weeks ago

WASHINGTON/PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI – Tempers flared in Haiti’s parliament Tuesday as lawmakers resorted to pushing and shoving each other and swearing to vent frustrations over an act of vandalism that stu […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Wyckoff Museum Pays Tribute to Haitian Spirituality with Annual Festival 2 weeks, 1 day ago

The festival is part of a year-long series of events titled “Protest Garden: Historical Resistance and Radical Cultivation in Brooklyn.”

More than 200 visitors gathered in East Flatbush on Saturday to cel […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, SUNY Maritime Hosts Haitian Students For 3-Weeks English/Leadership Program 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Nestled on a small peninsula in the Bronx, SUNY Maritime is well-known for its top-of-the-line nautical educational facilities and deep international ties.
This summer, the school decided to expand its […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Vessel Arrives To Ease Gas Shortage In Haiti 2 weeks, 2 days ago

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – A vessel carrying more than 250,000 barrels of oil arrived in Haiti on Sunday easing the plight of citizens who have been experiencing a shortage of petroleum products in recent w […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Protests held in Haiti’s capital over fuel shortage 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Almost all major highways of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince were blocked on Monday by protesters who were unhappy with the fuel shortage at gas stations and rising gas prices, TASS reported referring to […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Panel to Explore History of Jazz in Haiti and the Americas 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Haiti is rich with culture and heritage. Join us for a conversation about Jazz and its footprints in Haiti and the Americas on Sept. 20 at 5:00 p.m. at Brooklyn College. “Haitian Jazz and American Jazz: H […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Anba Tonèl: A Passionate Journey 3 weeks ago

Though Canadian-Haitian percussionist Daniel Bellegarde has been on the music scene since the early 1980s, it’s only recently that he has released his debut album titled “Anba Tonèl” (Under Coveri […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Expo Showcases Haiti as a Wedding Destination 3 weeks, 1 day ago

On Aug. 31, Haitian vendors will convene in New York for the first edition of the I DO Haiti: Bridal & Wedding Expo, where Haiti’s growing wedding industry will be front and center.

“Contrary to public per […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Haitian legislators to resume debate on impeaching president 4 weeks, 1 day ago

MOISE… legislators are seeking to debate a motion to impeach him
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti — The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Gary Bodeau says legislators will seek to resume their attempt today to deb […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Haitian Government to Pay Debt to Oil Companies 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Port-au-Prince – The Haitian government will meet Tuesday with representatives of oil companies and will reimburse them about two billion gourdes (more than 21,739,000 thousand), Finance Minister Ronald D […]

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