Ever heard of Frank Hart? This Haitian American athlete made history as one of America’s earliest Black sports stars. Back in the late 19th century, Hart rocked the world of pedestrianism, a competitive sport involving long-distance walking. He even snagged the title of the first African American world record holder. One of his most legendary victories was in the 1879 six Day Race at Madison Square Garden, where he covered 565 miles and won $21,567 in prize money (equivalent to $705,241 in 2023).Later in life Hart played briefly on segregated baseball teams. Though his legacy faded with the l ..read more

The Sejour & Celigny family celebrated the life of their beloved Jean Lovanis in a loving farewell on  Saturday, April 27, in Nyack, New York. Born on December 18, 1954, Jean passed away on April 6. Affectionately called ‘Papou’ he was a dedicated engineer at AT&T for many years. Known for his friendly demeanor, he always stood up for the women in his family. A devoted fan of the Knicks basketball team, he cherished game nights with the remote control firmly in hand. His belief in the power of education was unwavering, inspiring those around him to strive for academic excellence ..read more

In a bold declaration during a performance, the lead singer of Compas band EKIP proclaimed Bedjine as the sole Queen of the Haitian Music Industry, HMI. WOYYY!!!! “They said there is never two queens, Only one,” Shabba announced in Bedjine’s presence, highlighting her role in the sensational duo with K-dilak. Shabba, the former Djakout musician, reiterated this statement during an interview with online news Juno7 about his group’s upcoming tour in April and May, sparking a flurry of reactions on social media. While some fans believe Rutshelle Guillaume, another female lead singer, is poised t ..read more

PORT-AU-PRINCE—The Haitian National Police (PNH) received a shipment of materials and equipment at Toussaint Louverture International Airport on Thursday. This acquisition, funded by the outgoing government, comes as gang attacks on disadvantaged neighborhoods and institutions are escalating in the Haitian capital and its surroundings. However, neither the police institution nor the Haitian government has disclosed the nature of the materials received or the cost of the purchase. On its Facebook page on April 25, the police general directorate stated that the new materials and equipment, orde ..read more

NEW YORK- Maxo Dorvil, a Haitian migrant living in Tijuana, Mexico faces challenges after sustaining an injury in a workplace accident, local media reported. A former journalist, Dorvil worked in radio and print media for 19 years but turned to construction work due to a lack of legal documentation in Mexico. Tragedy struck Dorvil on April 19th when he sustained a workplace accident, resulting in the fracture of four fingers on his right hand, according to Newsweek/Spanish. During a routine task of cement mixing, Maxo inadvertently placed his hand on the mixer, which was switched off at the t ..read more

CAP-HAÏTIEN — In spring 2021, Guito Chère-Enfant’s wife, Chata Valcin, found herself stranded for eight days in Grand-Gilles, a rural commune approximately 14 miles south of Cap-Haïtien, after a truck tipped over on a steep hill, causing severe traffic. She was en route from her hometown, Dondon, to Cap-Haïtien to sell yams and plantains grown by the couple. Tragically, all of the produce spoiled during this delay. This incident was not an isolated one for Chère-Enfant, who had lost his produce to road accidents multiple times. Despite his deep-rooted connection to farming and genuine enjoyme ..read more

Gang violence affects the entire economic fabric of the country. The repeated actions of these armed bandits have a very significant negative impact on agricultural production, which represents 25 % of Haiti’s GDP and employs 50% of the workforce. The post Gang violence exacerbates food insecurity in Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gang violence exacerbates food insecurity in Haiti was first posted on April 26, 2024 at 8:43 am ..read more

NEW YORK- Haïti’s stamps and paintings are on display at the Mexico Postal Museum’s exhibit showcasing Haiti’s historical architecture, religious syncretism, and vibrant spirit.   The exhibit, titled “Images and Reflections of Haiti through its Stamps and Paintings,” is part of a series of planned activities commemorating the 95 years of diplomatic relations between Haiti and Mexico. It is also  Organized and curated by Dubicart Gallery, this annual exhibition series invites the Mexican public, especially art enthusiasts, to immerse themselves in Haiti’s narrative, embracing it ..read more

PORT-AU-PRINCE — The nine members of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) were unexpectedly sworn in at the National Palace early Thursday morning, despite the ceremony initially being scheduled to take place at the government’s Villa d’Accueil in Musseau, a northeast suburb about 6 miles away from the center of the Haitian capital city. This surprising change was due to gang threats against the presidential palace, in Champs-de-Mars. The ceremony was held at the National Palace amidst the sound of automatic gunfire in the vicinity. The TPC, now installed, will continue its operations ..read more

CAP-HAITIEN—JetBlue and American Airlines will resume flights in Port-au-Prince in May after a two-month hiatus stirred by escalating gang violence in the Haitian capital and its environs, according to the companies’ reservation pages. Many Haitians rejoiced after hearing of the flight resumption in Port-au-Prince because residents there had to make a road trip of over 150 miles up north to Cap-Haitien to catch flights. “Port-au-Prince is Haiti,” Jean Amilcar, a resident, said. “There cannot be any flights in Port-au-Prince. If there aren’t flights in Port-au-Prince, it’s like there aren’t fl ..read more