Haitian President Michel Martelly defended his administration Tuesday as he marked two years in office, pointing to a national school-tuition program, social protection projects and the return of tourism as his leading achievements.
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Haitian music, culture take center stage at Compas Fest
Celebrating it’s 15th year, music festival brings together Haitian fans and top entertainers to celebrate Haiti’s culture, and Flag Day.
Eviction fears haunt Haiti camps after attacks
Attorney Reynold Georges showed up with a judge and a police officer on a recent afternoon at Camp Acra, a cluster of tents and plywood shelters scattered across rocky hills dotted with trees in the heart of the Haitian capital.
Haiti’s ex-President Aristide breaks silence
Two years after his surprise return from seven years in exile, former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide breaks his silence.
Former Haitian president criticizes current leader
Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has emerged from months of seclusion for a second straight day and has taken several swipes at the current government.
Haiti travel getting competition
JetBlue Airways says pending government approval, it will be offering flights into Haiti. Meanwhile, Fort Lauderdale-based IBC Airways is teaming up with a new local Haitian start- up to also expand its reach in the Haitian market.
Former Haiti president emerges to testify in court
Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide made a rare public appearance Wednesday to testify before a judge investigating the slaying of one of the country's most prominent journalists.
Ex-Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide leaves court
Ex-Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who has shied away from the public since his surprise return home two years ago, made a rare appearance Wednesday to answer a judge’s summons.
More Haitians using Puerto Rico as migrant route
Haitians have been fleeing their troubled country for years, trying to reach the U.S. or other Caribbean islands by sea or by trekking across the island of Hispaniola to scratch out a living in the Dominican Republic.
Haiti hotelier: Aristide develops political party
Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide is trying to rebuild his political party as the Caribbean nation prepares for legislative and local elections, a prominent hotelier said Sunday.