Haiti’s Les Cayes Airport Opens for International Flights Amid Port-au-Prince Crisis
Haiti has opened its third international airport, providing a much-needed alternative for travelers and aid organizations amid ongoing violence in the capital. The Antoine Simon Airport, located in the coastal city of Les Cayes, is now ready to receive international flights, officials announced Wednesday. The move comes as commercial airlines have suspended flights to Port-au-Prince […]
Authorities Investigate Large Weapons Shipment Intercepted En Route to Haiti
Dominican authorities have launched an investigation after seizing a large weapons shipment at the Port of Haina. Officials are working to identify those responsible and prevent future smuggling operations.
JetBlue Halts Haiti Flights Until June
JetBlue Airways has announced it will extend its suspension of flights to Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince until at least June 11, 2025. The airline cited continued security concerns as the reason for the extension, leaving Haiti without direct U.S. commercial flights from South Florida and New York. This decision follows a broader […]
Trump’ Tariff Plan Sparks Backlash from Automakers and Canada
U.S. automakers and Canadian officials oppose President Trump’s tariffs on auto imports. After industry pressure, the White House granted a temporary reprieve, but uncertainty remains.
Canada Open to Joining UK-France Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine
Canada is prepared to send troops to a proposed multinational peacekeeping force in Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached, Defense Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday. Speaking at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute forum in Ottawa, Blair confirmed that discussions are underway with allies about Canada’s potential role in the mission. The initiative, spearheaded by […]
Aristide Calls for Action on Haiti’s Security Crisis
Former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide calls for urgent action on Haiti’s security crisis during a UNIFA graduation ceremony, urging authorities to move beyond empty promises.
Police Operation in Delmas Fails to Capture Gang Leader Jimmy Chérizier
A failed police operation in Delmas allows gang leader Jimmy Chérizier to escape, raising fears of further violence in Port-au-Prince.
Antonio Guterres Proposes UN Support Office for Haiti Security Mission
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has ruled out a peacekeeping mission in Haiti for now, instead proposing a UN support office to aid the MSS amid rising gang violence.
Mixed Results for Haiti’s Women’s Teams in Crucial Matches
Haiti’s women’s football teams had mixed results this week—while the U-20 team was eliminated from World Cup qualifiers, the senior squad earned a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Haiti’s Vote Against UN Resolution on Ukraine Raises Questions
On Feb. 24, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution urging an immediate de-escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and calling for a peaceful settlement. The resolution received overwhelming support, with 93 countries voting in favor, 18 against, and 65 abstaining. Haiti was among the nations that voted against it, a position that […]