Haitian News
Haiti: Several Thousand Protested for President to Step Down
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- Created on Friday, September 28, 2012 12:38 AM
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CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti (defend.ht) - It was the 3rd day of protesting in two weeks in the city of Okap where several thousand protesters covered the streets to demand Michel Martelly to step down as president of Haiti.
US Coast Guard Repatriates 219 to Haiti
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- Created on Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:12 PM
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MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - The U.S. Coast Guard reported having intercepted 219 migrants fleeing Haiti in two separate sorties on Sunday and Monday.
"Martelly Must Go!" King Kino Led Haitian Diaspora Protest in NY
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- Created on Thursday, September 27, 2012 12:17 AM
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NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - On Wednesday, Haitian Kompa musician King Kino led an anti-Martelly protest through the streets of New York where the Haitian Diaspora chanted "Martelly must go!" This occurred as Martelly was in the city for the United Nations General Assembly.
Haiti: Three Journalists from Le Nouvelliste Arrested
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- Created on Thursday, September 20, 2012 7:10 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Three journalists from Le Nouvelliste were arrested on Thursday in Delmas for not giving up their video and still photography equipment at the request of police officers.
Haiti: World Bank Rebuilds School in Anse à Veau
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- Created on Saturday, September 15, 2012 8:00 AM
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ANSE-A-VEAU, Haiti (defend.ht) - Ecole Nationale Mixte de l'Anse-a-Veau, a six-classroom, $350,000 school rebuilt by the World Bank opened its doors on Friday where President Michel Martelly attended and participated in its opening.
Day 2 of Anti-Government Protests across Haiti
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- Created on Friday, September 14, 2012 2:00 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Dozens held a sit-in against corruption in Cap-Haitien, hundreds protested against hunger in front of the Prime Minister office in Port-au-Prince, and thousands went on strike in Les Cayes to protest insecurity, Thursday, the second day of protests against the management of the Martelly government.
Haiti: Anti-government protests growing throughout the country
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- Created on Thursday, September 13, 2012 10:36 AM
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CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti (defend.ht) - Hundreds took to the streets of the northern city of Cap-Haitien on Wednesday to protest against the Haitian government for the high cost of basic necessities, deterioration of living conditions and a series of empty promises.
Haiti: 12 Dead and 18 Injured in Truck Accident
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- Created on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:05 AM
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FONDS PARISIEN, Haiti (defend.ht) - In Fonds Parisien 12 died and 18 were injured Tuesday evening when their bus overturned on a badly constructed road, said police investigator Olden Saintilus Wednesday morning.
Haiti: Demolition of the National Palace Begins Despite Criticism
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- Created on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 3:04 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Sean Penn's non-governmental organization, J/P HRO, began a three-month demolition process of the National Palace on Thursday despite criticism from Haitians that foreigners should not be commanding the reconstruction of this symbol of the Haitian state.
Chicago School Chief Jean-Claude Brizard Under Pressure from Teachers Strike
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- Created on Monday, September 10, 2012 11:19 AM
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CHICAGO, USA (defend.ht) - Jean Claude Brizard, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, vowed to end a teacher's strike in the U.S.'s third largest school district and get kids back to school. Meanwhile he is under the pressure of being dismissed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel for his handling of contract negotiations with the teachers' union.
Haiti: 19 Killed and Cholera Surge Looms after TS Isaac
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- Created on Monday, August 27, 2012 11:34 AM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The toll of deaths attributed to the passing of Tropical Storm Isaac continued to climb on Monday morning with 19 reported by the Civil Protection Office. Two others died on Sunday by cholera which often surges after storms and flooding.
Haiti Raises Weather Alert to RED ahead of Isaac Landfall
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- Created on Thursday, August 23, 2012 9:31 AM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Haitian National Meteorological Center, in the past 24 hours, raised the vigilance level from moderate threat, Yellow, to extreme threat, Red with the landfall of Isaac expected Friday evening on Quisqueya's southern coast.
Haiti: TS Isaac Threatens to be Hurricane by Weekend
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- Created on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:00 AM
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MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - A tropical storm named Isaac located east of the lesser Antilles is expected to be Hurricane Isaac when it passes directly over Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Saturday morning.
Haiti: Tet Kale Political Party has been Registered
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- Created on Friday, August 17, 2012 1:02 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A new political party called the Haitian Tet Kale Party is registered at the Ministry of Justice and operational said Justice Minister Jean Renel Sanon on Thursday.
Haiti: Without Legislature, Permanent Electoral Council Established
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- Created on Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:23 AM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - President Michel Martelly proceeded Wednesday in establishing the Permanent Electoral Council with six members, three from the executive and three from the judicial government but none from the legislative.
Water Delivery Drivers Arrested and Protest after Ban on Plastic Bags in Haiti
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- Created on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 7:54 PM
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LEOGANE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Several dozen protesters took to the streets on Tuesday after the arrest of two delivery drivers of Jus Alaska, a seller of drinking water in plastic bags. The two drivers were arrested for delivering the water because of a presidential decree prohibiting the "manufacture, importation, marketing and use of polyethylene (plastic) bags" in Haiti.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: How to Watch
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- Created on Saturday, August 11, 2012 8:57 PM
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NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - If you watch one meteor shower all year, then catch the overnight Perseid shooting star display tonight. This weekend, the annual Perseid meteor shower peaks, sending hundreds of shooting stars flying through the night sky in what many experts call the best shower of the year.
Haiti: King Henri Christophe University to Open Doors for Fall 2012
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- Created on Tuesday, August 07, 2012 11:01 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Registration for enrollment for the first classes at the new University of King Henri Christophe in Limonade has begun. The Executive Council of the State University of Haiti system announced the university built by the Dominican Republic will open its doors for fall 2012.
Haiti: Start of School Year Pushed Back to October 1st
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- Created on Monday, August 06, 2012 4:00 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The official opening of the 2012 school year, as in 2011, was pushed back a month to the first Monday in October for better preparation.
Haiti Police: Four More Arrests after Death of Four Young Siblings
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- Created on Saturday, August 04, 2012 7:22 PM
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JACMEL, Haiti (defend.ht) - Police in the Sud-Est carried out the arrest of four suspects in the town of Jacmel Friday evening for their involvement in the death of four young children in the nearby town of Marbial Thursday night. According to one arrested, a lwa had asked for the children.
