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Every time I look at photographs of Bainet, Jacmel, Côtes-de-Fer, Belle-Anse, Anse-à-Pitres, and the breathtaking coastline of Haiti’s Southeast, I cannot help but feel both pride and sadness. Pride because our country possesses some of the Caribbean’s most spectacular natural treasures. Sadness because these treasures remain largely forgotten, neglected, and disconnected from the investment they
Meeks Welcomes Iran Diplomacy, But Demands Details Washington, DC — Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the announced memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. “I am awaiting the confirmed details of any agreement, but as I’ve said from the start, Trump’s war of
Coupe du monde : espoir et ferveur chez les Haïtiens de Miami, malgré la crise en Haïti MIAMI — Cinquante ans après sa première participation à une Coupe du monde, Haïti retrouve la plus grande scène du football mondial, porté par une diaspora sud-floridienne gagnée par l’espoir, malgré la crise sécuritaire qui frappe le pays.
In a world where travelers are increasingly seeking authentic experiences, untouched nature, and adventure tourism, Haiti possesses a remarkable asset that remains largely unknown to the international market: Bassin Bleu. Nestled in the mountains of southeastern Haiti, this spectacular natural attraction offers crystal-clear pools, cascading waterfalls, lush tropical vegetation, and an unforgettable hiking experience that
When people think about Haiti’s historic landmarks, names such as the Citadelle Laferrière, Fort Jacques, and Sans-Souci Palace immediately come to mind. Yet hidden along the beautiful coastline of Saint-Louis-du-Sud stands one of the country’s most overlooked treasures: Fort des Oliviers. This remarkable site possesses all the ingredients needed to become a major cultural and
As a Haitian who has watched the country’s enormous tourism potential go largely untapped for decades, I am compelled to ask a simple question: What is Haiti’s Ministry of Tourism doing? Does the ministry exist only on paper, or is it actively working to develop one of Haiti’s most promising economic sectors? Haiti is blessed
By Deodat Maharaj Gebze, Türkiye The global development compact is fraying. At a time when the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries face unsustainable debt burdens, climate shocks and technological exclusion, international development assistance is retreating at a historic pace. According to the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), official development assistance (ODA) fell by 23.1%
For decades, Haiti has struggled to unlock its full economic and tourism potential. While much attention has been focused on the capital and the northern region, the southern peninsula remains one of the country’s most beautiful and underdeveloped treasures. The completion and modernization of Antoine Simon International Airport in Les Cayes should become a national
For decades, cruise ships carrying thousands of visitors have arrived at Labadee, Haiti’s most famous cruise destination. Every week during the cruise season, ships operated by Royal Caribbean bring visitors from around the world to Haiti’s northern coast. Yet despite the enormous number of tourists entering Haitian territory, the economic benefits reaching local communities remain
Haiti remains trapped in a multidimensional crisis that has pushed the nation to its breaking point. While the humanitarian indicators over 1.4 million internally displaced persons, soaring rates of sexual violence, and acute food insecurity affecting nearly half the population paint a picture of a nation in collapse, the political landscape in Port-au-Prince offers a
