As Security Collapses, Health Care Providers in Haiti Face a Myriad of Threats

By Noah Smith In Haiti, hospitals and health centers across the Caribbean nation are facing considerable new challenges, including funding shortfalls. Armed gangs have mostly taken hold of Port-Au-Prince, as well as outlying areas such as …

Protesters In Haiti Demand New Government And More Security

HAITI – Frustrated and fed up, dozens of Haitians marched through the capital on Sunday, demanding an end to gang violence and calling for the country’s leaders to step down. Many blame the Transitional Presidential Council and Prime Minister for the chaos …

President Abinader sets date for former Presidents to talk Haiti at the Presidential Palace

President Luis Abinader formally has convened former Presidents Danilo Medina (2012-2016, 2016-2020), Leonel Fernandez (1996-2000, 2004-2008 and 2008-2012) and Hipólito Mejia (2000-2004) to a meeting on Monday, 14 May 2025 at 1pm at the Presidential Palace …

Relief of members of the Bahamas vanguard in Haiti

Haiti - Security : Relief of members of the Bahamas vanguard in Haiti 06/05/2025 10:20:09 The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the rotation of its advance team in Haiti, the vanguard of a 150-man contingent, confirmed in August 2024 by …

How family of first Kenyan officer killed in Haiti reacted to the tragic loss

Naomi Samuel (right), wife to the late Samuel Kaetuai, police officer killed in Haiti and Jenifer Kaetuai (His mother) in Kajiado County on Feb. 25, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Samuel Kaetuai was the first casualty the mission experienced since …

RBDF troops return from Haiti

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force welcomed home the first team of officers deployed to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) on May 1, 2025, following the successful completion of their six-month assignment. Minister of National …

Dominican President Luis Abinader has taken a tough line on migration from crisis-ravaged Haiti

As Hospitals Close, Ancestral Leaf Remedies Sustain Health and Tradition in Haiti’s Northeast

Overview: In Haiti, the trade in medicinal and sexual endurance leaves is a centuries-old practice, deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the country. It meets both the health needs of the populations, who use these natural remedies to treat …

Petite Rivière attacks are another mark of Haiti’s spiritual battle

Haiti (MNN) — Last week the central Haiti community of Petite Rivière was attacked not once but twice. The attack is attributed to the Gran Grif gang, who killed at least four people between Monday and Wednesday assaults, torched homes and displaced the …

Haiti Police Intensify Anti-Gang Operations Amid Deepening Crisis

Police operations target armed gangs in port-au-prince:more than 25 members of armed gangs killed.Photo:EFE. May 5, 2025 Hour: 7:34 pm Haitian police announce the deaths of over 25 armed gang members in major operations around Port-au-Prince, as the …