Curators Abigail Cherubin and Christy Joseph bring Haitian cinema to Manhattan with ‘Lakay’ film series
Curators Abigail Cherubin and Christy Joseph brought four Haitian films to a sold-out Manhattan audience, making the case that cinema is one of the most powerful bridges to Haitian culture.
Haiti at the FIFA World Cup: Live updates, scores and reactions
Track every goal, result and reaction as Haiti competes at the FIFA World Cup.
Haiti to exit World Cup after group stage, following 3-0 loss to Brazil
Despite a stronger second half Haiti was no match to Brazil and will not advance to the group stage after losing its first two games.
Why Haiti’s government and fans should share the blame for World Cup misses
Haiti’s loss to Scotland was not just about the referee. The match exposed deeper shortcomings in the support system surrounding the Grenadiers.
Haitians in Brazil by the numbers
Brazil became a major destination for Haitian migrants after the 2010 earthquake. Ahead of Haiti’s World Cup match against Brazil, these numbers tell the story of a relationship that extends beyond the pitch.
Knicks parade brings out overjoyed Haitians rooting for World Cup team too
For him, celebrating Haiti’s World Cup appearance and the Knicks’ NBA title — simultaneously — is beyond his wildest dreams.
Senate Democrats introduce bill to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status
A new Senate bill would lock in Temporary Protected Status for Haitians through 2029, regardless of how the Supreme Court rules in the case challenging the Trump administration’s attempts to end the program.
In Labadie, sports and spirituality unite in Vodou ritual to boost Haiti’s World Cup chances
As Haiti’s national football team pursues a World Cup run, supporters in Labadie turned to Vodou for help. Their wanga ritual reflects how faith, culture and sports fandom often unite beyond the field.
Philadelphia’s Haitian community rejoices as national team prepares to arrive for World Cup
Haiti’s first World Cup appearance since 1974 brings pride, hope, and complicated emotions to Philadelphia’s Haitian community as the team prepares to face Brazil on June 19.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges world leaders to keep promises to Haiti
“Haiti is not asking for charity, but for the world to keep its promises,” António Guterres said during a short visit to the Haitian capital. Speaking at a press conference in Pétion-Ville before departing the country, Guterres said Haitians should know they are not alone and that the world cannot continue to turn away from…
Backup Haiti-Scotland referee selected for Brazil-Haiti match
The referee for the next Haiti game is a stickler for the rules. The announcement of his selection comes after an online critique of the Haiti-Scotland match went viral.
Haitian police mark 31st anniversary amid officer deaths and kidnapping of senior official
Haiti’s police officers are being killed, kidnapped and, in some cases, their bodies desecrated by gangs. That reality overshadowed the Haitian National Police’s 31st anniversary ceremony honoring officers who died in the line of duty.
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Boston Mayor, City Councilors honor Haitian Heritage Month with flag-raising ceremony
Boston community members raising the Haitian Flag during the flag-raising ceremony at Boston City Hall Plaza on May 15, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Mayor’s Office/John Wilcox. 
A group performing with traditional horns, an essential element of the ‘rara’ street band, during the flag-raising ceremony at Boston City Hall Plaza on May 15, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Mayor’s Office/John Wilcox. 
A joyful participant holding her Haitian flag during the flag-raising ceremony at Boston City Hall Plaza on May 15, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Mayor’s Office/John Wilcox. 
Boston community members raising the Haitian Flag during the flag-raising ceremony at Boston City Hall Plaza on May 15, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Mayor’s Office/John Wilcox. 
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune join city officials and community members for the Haitian Flag Raising ceremony at City Hall Plaza on May 15, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Mayor’s Office/John Wilcox.
HAITI NEWS
Haiti book fair ‘Livres en Folie’ honors René Depestre, draws generations of readers
Despite Haiti’s ongoing security and economic challenges, the festival attracted children, students, families, officials, diplomats, and literature lovers who gathered in a vibrant atmosphere of book…
Fort-Liberté residents demand action as new landfill remains closed
Every day, garbage trucks from Fort-Liberté, Ouanaminthe and Ferrier communes unload waste near the facility while authorities wait for a critical piece of equipment needed to begin operations.
Sunrise Airways opens a new air bridge between Cap-Haïtien and Newark with inaugural flight
Sunrise Airways launched direct service between Cap-Haïtien and Newark Liberty International Airport, strengthening ties between northern Haiti and the New York–New Jersey Haitian Diaspora.
Haiti police graduate 1200 recruits, hours before 3 officers slain
The graduation ceremony held on May 29 came just hours before three police officers and a civilian were killed during an operation against the Gran Grif gang in…
Haitians switch soccer allegiances from Brazil as Grenadiers end World Cup drought
Haiti’s World Cup return has fans rallying behind the Grenadiers, even as hardship and violence continue across the country.
France repeals slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber
France has repealed the Code Noir — the slave law that once governed Saint-Domingue. For Haitians, the vote reopens a ledger that was never truly closed.
Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti
DIASPORA NEWS
Where to watch Haiti vs. Scotland today: World Cup watch parties you won’t want to miss
Haiti’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup has fans celebrating from coast to coast. Discover where to join fellow supporters for watch parties as Les…
The Haitian Times, Federation of Haitian Chambers of Commerce and Dave & Buster’s partner on 2026 FIFA World Cup watch parties across the US
The Haitian Times, the Federation of Haitian Chambers of Commerce and Dave & Buster’s will host official watch parties across the United States for Haiti’s 2026 FIFA World…
Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
New York sports fans are facing a dream dilemma as the FIFA World Cup and the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run collide. Soccer bars across the city are…
Haiti’s World Cup return and the promise of a global nation
In many ways, Haiti’s World Cup team offers a glimpse of what that future could look like. Talent spread across countries and continents. A shared identity. A common…
Designer shoots for different Haiti stories in Gap’s World Cup collection
Ouigi Theodore honors Haiti’s 1974 World Cup team through a global Gap collection rooted in culture and pride.
Haitian American filmmaker Rachelle Salnave explores dual citizenship, identity and belonging in new documentary
Filmmaker Rachelle Salnave set out to reclaim her Haitian citizenship. What she found along the way became a documentary about family, identity and what it means to belong…
