MiamiHerald.com: Haiti

UN Security Council visits Haiti to review mandate

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:02 EST

The U.N. Security Council began a four-day mission in Haiti on Monday to review the terms of its mandate and evaluate earthquake reconstruction efforts in the Caribbean country.

Lawmakers cast symbolic vote for Haitians

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:35 EST

The Florida Senate departed from its relative silence on immigration issues Monday, passing a memorial that encourages the federal government to ease travel restrictions for Haitians looking to come to the United States.

Leaders of Caribbean Community, U.N. Security Council arrive in Haiti

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:32 EST

Leaders of the 15-member Caribbean Community, of which Haiti is a part, joined U.N. Security Council members on separate visits to a post-quake Haiti this week.

Haiti PM: US State Dept to send legal team

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:48 EST

The U.S. State Department is sending a team of experts in international law to Haiti to look at ways to strengthen its beleaguered judiciary, Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille said Monday.

U.N. Security Council travels to Haiti

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:59 EST

A delegation arrives Monday in Haiti at a time when the relationship between Haitians and the U.N. peacekeeping mission is uneasy.

Correction: Haiti 'Baby Doc' case story

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:08 EST

In a story Feb. 10 about the court case of Jean-Claude Duvalier, The Associated Press erroneously reported the year of the death of Simone Ovide, Duvalier's mother. She died in 1997, not 1971. Ovide is also mentioned in the story as a co-defendant who died more than 40 years earlier. That number should be 15 years.

Haiti 'Baby Doc' case spurs claim of gov't sway

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:17 EST

Before President Michel Martelly took office in May 2011, Haiti's top prosecutor had recommended that former strongman Jean-Claude Duvalier face trial for the abuses associated with his 15-year rule.

UN backs Haitians' appeal over Duvalier trial

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:01 EST

A U.N. official expressed support Wednesday for Haitian victims of former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier's regime who plan to appeal a judge's recommendation that calls for trying the ex-leader only for alleged financial crimes and not human rights abuses.

Prime minister: Haiti donor aid needs revision

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:35 EST

Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille made the rounds in Washington, asking for better coordination and faster disbursement of aid.

Protesters ask Haiti leader to show travel docs

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:55 EST

A small band of protesters called Tuesday for Haitian President Michel Martelly to prove he's eligible for office as they destroyed posters that bore images of the leader.

A flicker of light in Haiti

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:35 EST

Two years after an unprecedented and unimaginable natural disaster, Haiti still mourns its dead, struggles to rebuild, has had to cope with cholera and has seen international assistance fall victim to donor fatigue.

Haiti leader says he won't meddle in Duvalier case

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:32 EST

Haitian President Michel Martelly says he won't interfere in the case of former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, the National Palace said Friday.

Good Samaritan shot during Haiti robbery attempt dies from wound

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:08 EST

David Bompart, the Good Samaritan who was shot in Port-au-Prince during an attempted robbery, has died.

Brazil's Rousseff: Visas offered to Haiti

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:17 EST

Brazil is offering 6,000 visas to Haitians over a five-year period as one of several efforts that look to help the troubled Caribbean nation get on its feet, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said Wednesday.

Ohio man clings to life at Jackson Memorial after botched robbery in Haiti

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:39 EST

An American man building an orphanage in Haiti is hospitalized in critical condition at Jackson Memorial after he was shot during a botched robbery attempt at a Port-au-Prince bank.

South Florida volunteer shot in Haiti

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:08 EST

A South Florida volunteer was robbed and shot in Haiti while on a volunteer mission, according to a report by WSVN-Fox 7 Friday morning.

New CEO for Haiti Digicel telecom company

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:16 EST

Haiti’s largest cell phone operator and one of the Caribbean’s most profitable is getting a new chief executive officer.

Brazil offers visas to Haitians drawn by prospect of jobs

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:50 EST

The Brazilian government created a special visa program after thousands of Haitians were stranded in remote Amazon towns. It will also issue work visas to Haitians at its embassy in Port-au-Prince.

International jazz festival in post-quake Haiti promotes music, education among Haitian musicians

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

An international jazz festival in Haiti hopes to attract fans and artists with support of local embassies in the earthquake-ravaged country. The festival is more than a marketing tool, say organizers.

Some local Haitians turn to Voodoo in quake aftermath

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:52 EST

As local Haitians strugged to cope wih the aftermath of the country’s devastating earthquake two years ago, many turned to Voodoo to help deal with their anxieties.

Career diplomat with Africa experience tapped for Haiti by Obama

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:55 EST

A career diplomat with extensive experience in Africa has been tapped by President Barack Obama to serve as the U.S. ambassador in Haiti.

Haiti workers can now apply for US guest worker visas

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:33 EST

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that low-skilled Haitian workers can now apply for jobs in the United States.

Tragic accident kills at least 29 Haitians, injures 56

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:25 EST

At least 29 people were killed and 56 injured in a tragic road accident in Haiti.

Haiti, South Florida remember quake victims on anniversary

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:28 EST

In Haiti and South Florida, victims of Haiti’s 7.0-earthquake were remembered Thursday with reflections and prays.

Thousands of Haitians march demanding jobs, housing

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:51 EST

As Haitians prepare to mark the second year since a devastating 7.0-earthquake, officials and diplomats stress jobs