US closes part of Texas border, begins flying Haitians home Barbados Today19/09/20210315 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 Today05/09/20210633 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 Today28/08/20210362 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 Today15/08/20210340 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 Today15/08/20210367 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 Today14/08/20210308 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
Massive earthquake kills 227 in Haiti Barbados Today14/08/20210311 views SOURCE: BBC — A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 227 people. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning,… Read more
Haiti: Many deaths feared after major 7.2-magnitude earthquake Barbados Today14/08/20210223 views SOURCE: BBC – A major earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country, with its epicentre about 8km (5 miles) from… Read more
Magnitude 7 quake strikes western Haiti Barbados Today14/08/20210273 views SOURCE: Reuters – A magnitude 7 earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou… Read more
US announces registration process for Temporary Protected Status for Haiti Barbados Today31/07/20210512 views SOURCE: CMC — The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday posted for public inspection, a Federal Register notice that provides information about how to register for Temporary… Read more