Haitian Canadian Elder Marks Remarkable 110th Birthday Joseph Mery Arthur, believed to be Canada’s oldest reported living man, has celebrated an extraordinary milestone, marking his 110th birthday surrounded by generations of family who credit his remarkable longevity to a life of moderation, wisdom and service. Born in Saint-Marc, Haiti, in 1916, Arthur immigrated to Montreal […]
Violence Forces 1.5 Million Haitians From Homes Violence spreading beyond Haiti’s traditional conflict zones has pushed internal displacement to its highest level on record, with nearly 1.5 million people now uprooted from their homes, according to the latest figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The agency reported that women and girls account for […]
Haitian communities across the world marked Haitian Flag Day 2026 on May 18, renewing attention on a symbol that emerged from revolution and continues to define national identity. The annual observance recalls the creation of Haiti’s blue and red flag in 1803 during the struggle that ultimately led to independence from France and the founding […]
Justice Advances in Jovenel Moïse Assassination Case A federal court in Miami has found four men guilty in connection with the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, bringing a major development in the international investigation into the 2021 killing that shocked Haiti and the wider Caribbean. The United States Department of Justice announced Friday that […]
When Dr Yvette Bonny arrived in Canada from Haiti in the 1960s, she carried with her a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of Haiti and a determination to ease suffering. Born and raised in Haiti, she had completed a year and a half of pediatric residency before continuing her training in Montreal at […]
Celebrations erupted across Port-au-Prince after Haiti’s national under 17 football team clinched a place at the FIFA U 17 World Cup, marking the country’s second straight qualification and the fourth in its history. The young squad secured its berth with a 2 to 1 victory over Guatemala, confirming Haiti’s participation at Qatar 2026 and signaling […]
A rare and sharply worded rebuke from Caribbean leaders has placed Haiti’s transitional leadership under renewed regional scrutiny, as efforts to remove caretaker Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils Aimé draw condemnation just days before the current governing arrangement expires. The intervention underscores growing concern that political infighting is undermining already fragile attempts to stabilise the […]
A rare and sharply worded rebuke from Caribbean leaders has placed Haiti’s transitional leadership under renewed regional scrutiny, as efforts to remove caretaker Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils Aimé draw condemnation just days before the current governing arrangement expires. The intervention underscores growing concern that political infighting is undermining already fragile attempts to stabilise the […]
Massive Relief Needed as Melissa Devastates Region Haiti and Cuba are facing mounting humanitarian crises as recovery efforts intensify in the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s destruction. Both nations have suffered widespread damage, with thousands displaced and essential services disrupted. In Cuba, more than 54,000 people remain displaced, including 7,500 in official shelters, according to the […]
Haitian U17 football star abandons team in Spain In a dramatic turn of events for Haiti’s under‑17 national football team, attacker Djouny Théodore Jr., a key figure in the squad, left the team in Spain on Saturday, October 18. He reportedly departed the training camp while the group was watching a match and is believed to be […]
