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Gunfire Near Toussaint Louverture International Airport Forces Temporary Flight Suspension

Rose Gaelle — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:56:13 +0000

Tensions escalated near Haiti’s capital on Monday as clashes between rival armed groups in the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac area spilled dangerously close to Toussaint Louverture International Airport. Gunfire reached the airport’s perimeter, and a stray bullet struck a window inside an administrative building, raising immediate safety concerns. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. In response to […]

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Dramatic Testimony in Jovenel Moïse Assassination Trial: Former Haitian Senator Describes Shift from Exile Plot to “Kill & Burn” Plan

Rose Gaelle — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:14:16 +0000

The federal trial of four South Florida men accused of conspiring in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has entered its sixth week, featuring intense and detailed testimony from former Haitian senator John Joël Joseph. Joseph, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison in December 2023, took the stand for […]

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Haiti Advances Plans to Let Diaspora Vote in 2026 Elections – A Historic Step Toward Inclusion

Rose Gaelle — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:02:19 +0000

Ministry of Haitians Living Abroad leads push to give millions overseas a voice in national vote after nearly a decade without elections The Haitian government is moving forward with plans to allow members of the Haitian diaspora to participate in the upcoming general elections, a long-awaited reform that officials say will strengthen democratic inclusion and […]

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Martine Moïse Testifies in Miami: Accuses Former Presidents Martelly and Henry in Husband’s Assassination

Rose Gaelle — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:55:59 +0000

Former First Lady delivers emotional, graphic account in federal conspiracy trial of four South Florida defendants In a dramatic second day of testimony on March 12 in U.S. federal court in Miami, former Haitian First Lady Martine Moïse directly implicated former President Michel Martelly and former Prime Minister Ariel Henry in connections to the July […]

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D.C. Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Administration’s Termination of Haitian TPS – Protections Extended for 350,000+ Haitians

Rose Gaelle — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:28:56 +0000

2-1 ruling emphasizes severe dangers of return amid gang violence and collapsing rule of law; administration may appeal to Supreme Court In a major victory for Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld a lower court’s decision blocking the Trump administration from ending […]

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New Era for Haitian Tourism: Stéphanie Smith Officially Installed as Minister of Tourism

Rose Gaelle — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:20:12 +0000

Young, dynamic leader takes helm with focus on economic recovery, cultural promotion, and sector revival Port-au-Prince, Haiti – March 5, 2026 In a significant step forward for one of Haiti’s most promising economic sectors, Stéphanie Smith was officially installed as the new Minister of Tourism on Wednesday, March 4, succeeding outgoing Minister John Herrick Dessources. […]

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