Haitian Times

3 days ago | haitiantimes.com | Juhakenson Blaise

Overview: La Chapelle, a commune in Haiti’s Artibonite Department, is the latest town falling under the control of violent armed gangs. The “Talibans” gang from Canaan, a neighborhood in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, seized control of the once peaceful town during a coordinated early-morning assault on Sunday, June 22. The bandits set the local police station ablaze and erected barricades to block any police response. Editor’s Note: This is a developing story.

4 days ago | haitiantimes.com | Juhakenson Blaise

Overview: The 31th edition of Livres en folie gathered thousands of visitors in Pétion-Ville on June 19, around more than 1,100 works, 94 of which were signed by new authors. Despite the insecurity, the event paid tribute to Frankétienne and Christophe Philippe Charles, thus affirming the strength of literature as a space for unity, resistance, and inspiration.

6 days ago | haitiantimes.com | Juhakenson Blaise

Overview: While the Haitian government remains silent about a potential deal with Erik Prince’s Blackwater, residents of Port-au-Prince express both hope and concern. Amid extreme violence and mass displacement, many yearn for a swift return to security—regardless of who provides it. Yet this prospect raises serious concerns among organizations like the Je Klere Foundation, which denounce the lack of transparency and fear potential abuses against civilians.

1 week ago | haitiantimes.com | Juhakenson Blaise

Overview: A second major blackout has hit Port-au-Prince after residents of gang-besieged Mirebalais shut down Haiti’s main power plant, demanding government action on security. Despite promises from the Transitional Presidential Council, no effective response has followed. The protest escalated on June 17, after police operations were suspended and gangs torched heavy machinery and blocked access to the Péligre junction.

1 week ago | haitiantimes.com | Juhakenson Blaise

Overview: At the 5th edition of Expo Jeunes, held June 14, 2025, in the courtyard of the municipal palace in Port-au-Prince, more than 100 young artisans, designers, and makeup artists showcased their talents. The event, unfolding amid Haiti’s worsening security crisis, became a vivid testament to cultural endurance, highlighting pearl-studded sandals, crocheted garments, hand-painted accessories, local snacks, and more.