News Haiti: UN Renews Mandate, Force Levels of Peacekeepers
By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the world body’s peacekeeping force in Haiti. The Security Council renewed the mandate for one year until Oct. 16, 2016 at force levels […]
UN: Haiti Taking “Resolute” Steps Toward Renewal of Democracy
Is Haiti’s political process moving forward? By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is taking “resolute” steps toward renewing its democratic institutions, according to MINUSTAH Chief Sandra Honore. The United Nations’ top official in Haiti pointed to the first-round elections in […]
Op-Ed: Education in Haiti
“Let’s raise a new generation of Haitians that is scientifically and technologically literate.” By Eric Rolex Joseph Op-Ed Contributor Education is the best way for a country to reduce poverty, become competitive on the international stage and strengthen democracy and […]
News Marriott Plans Major Caribbean, Latin America Expansion
By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott International is embarking on a major expansion push in Latin America and the Caribbean, the company said this week. The company said it plans to open 60 new hotels in Latin America and the […]
Sean Penn Helps Launch New Climate Change Initiative in Haiti
Penn, Hollande meet on initiative By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A major new climate initiative is coming to Haiti, led by Sean Penn and French officials. Representatives of the French and Haitian Governments including French President François Hollande met this […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Sea in Ile a Vache
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Roomaline Chemaly, who sent in this beautiful shot of the sea off the coast of Ile a Vache in Haiti. Do you have a great photo of the region? Send it […]
News How Can Haiti’s Growth Improve?
How can Haiti grow — and grow in a different way? By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A new report from the World Bank Group has outlined key opportunities and constraints to faster sustainable and inclusive growth in Haiti. The report cites the […]
Helping Haitian Futures
A focus on health By Kenny Moise Op-Ed Contributor Across the globe, the number of migrants has risen in the recent years. This phenomenon is exacerbated by the growing poverty in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and wars in others like […]
A Look at CARIFESTA in Haiti, in Photos
A cultural celebration in Haiti By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s just the 12th time the regional CARIFESTA festival has been held, but this year’s edition is finally in one of the region’s cultural capitals: Haiti. The festival, which officially […]
