Truck drivers from Dominican Republic refuse to enter Haiti Barbados Today14/05/2022046 views SOURCE: CMC — With an increase in reports of daily kidnappings across the country, truck drivers from the neighbouring Dominican Republic have decided not to enter Haiti to deliver goods… Read more
Another suspect in murder of Haitian president held in Jamaica Barbados Today15/01/2022085 views SOURCE: Jamaica Observer — Jamaican police on Saturday morning arrested one of the three key suspects in the July 2021 assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moise. According to information… Read more
Gang with past abductions blamed for kidnapping missionaries in Haiti Barbados Today17/10/2021062 views SOURCE: AP — A notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings and killings was accused by police Sunday of abducting 17 missionaries from a U.S.-based organization. Five children were believed… Read more
Biden urged to halt planned deportation of Haitian migrants from Texas Barbados Today19/09/2021067 views SOURCE: CMC — A senior Haitian American Democratic legislator is urging United States President Joe Biden to halt the planned deportation of Haitian migrants from southern Texas. The Biden administration… Read more
US closes part of Texas border, begins flying Haitians home Barbados Today19/09/2021066 views SOURCE: AP — The United States on Sunday blocked the Mexican border at an isolated Texas town where thousands of Haitian refugees have crossed and set up a camp, hoping… Read more
Haiti racing to rebuild schools destroyed in earthquake Barbados Today05/09/20210123 views SOURCE: AFP – Haiti is struggling to send children back to class amid the devastation of the earthquake last month that killed more than 2,200 people and destroyed tens of… Read more
CARICOM Bureau meets to discuss situation in Haiti Barbados Today28/08/2021064 views The Bureau of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met in Special Session on Friday, Aug. 27, to discuss the political and humanitarian situation in Haiti. The meeting… Read more
Statement from CDB President on earthquake in Haiti Barbados Today15/08/2021067 views The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Haiti following the earthquake, which occurred on Saturday Aug. 14. We express our deepest sympathy, knowing… Read more
PM Mottley appeals to global community to help Haiti Barbados Today15/08/2021088 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has appealed to the global community to rally to Haiti’s assistance. Officials in Haiti have confirmed at least 724 people are dead after a powerful 7.2-magnitude… Read more
Statement by CARICOM on the earthquake in Haiti Barbados Today14/08/2021063 views The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened at reports of loss of life and significant damage in Haiti following a major earthquake on Saturday, August 14. The Chairman of CARICOM,… Read more