Republic of Haiti – Page 44 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Haiti’s rum industry takes a hit as gangs torch sugarcane fields

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Haiti’s renowned rum has become the newest victim of violent gangs vying to control a growing number of businesses and territory in the troubled Caribbean nation. At least eight…

John McCarthy February 14, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Official says police in Haiti killed 5 armed environmental protection agents during ongoing protests

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Police killed five armed environmental protection agents in Haiti’s capital Wednesday during the third consecutive day of demonstrations that have paralyzed the country amid growing demands that Prime Minister…

John McCarthy February 13, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Humanitarian News

They opened a Haitian food truck. Then they were told, ‘Go back to your own country,’ lawsuit says

PARKSLEY (AP) — A married couple who fled Haiti for Virginia achieved their American dream when they opened a variety market on the Eastern Shore, selling hard-to-find spices, sodas and…

John McCarthy February 13, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti’s prime minister calls for calm as violent protests seek his ouster

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry urged calm in a public address early Thursday following three days of violent protests that have paralyzed the country as thousands of protesters demand…

John McCarthy February 9, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Deadly shootings on day three of Haiti protest

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Five armed environmental protection agents have been killed in Haiti’s capital on the third consecutive day of protests. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated…

John McCarthy February 8, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Protests erupt across Haiti as demonstrators demand that the prime minister resign

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Protests shut down major cities in Haiti on Monday as demonstrators clashed with police and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Banks, schools and government agencies…

John McCarthy February 6, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haitian judge seeks to interview widow of slain president in leaked arrest warrant obtained by AP

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A Haitian judge investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse issued an arrest warrant for his wife late last year for failing to meet with him so…

John McCarthy February 3, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Crime News

US founder of Haiti orphanage who is accused of sexual abuse will remain behind bars for now

DENVER (AP) — An American founder of a Haitian orphanage who is accused of forcing four boys who lived in the institution to engage in sexual acts more than a decade ago…

John McCarthy February 2, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti pushes forward with new program to boost police department overwhelmed by gangs

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Prime Minister Ariel Henry met for the first time Tuesday with officials from various countries who are part of an international steering committee aimed at boosting the…

John McCarthy February 1, 2024

Breaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Lawyer for indicted founder of Haitian orphanage says a previous grand jury didn’t charge him

DENVER (AP) — An American founder of a Haitian orphanage who has been charged with sexual abuse was investigated by a grand jury about a decade ago but not indicted, according to…

John McCarthy January 29, 2024