Jacqueline Charles
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 06:38
As Haiti and the Dominican Republic remain at an impasse over a brewing migration crisis, the head of a hemispheric mission that recently visited the island both nations share, is reiterating calls for the governments to talk.
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 06:52
A top U.S. official stunned some Washington lawmakers Wednesday with testimony that Haiti needs as much as $50 million to carry out successful elections this year.
Monday, November 24, 2014 - 06:49
The assistant secretary general of the Organization of American States is calling on Haiti’s politicians to set aside their differences so that long delayed legislative and local elections can take place as soon as possible.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 00:00
As an increasingly confident and stronger Haitian police force take control of Haiti's security, major crimes are seeing a double-digit drop and the United Nations is intensifying discussions about its future in the country.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 00:00
Dominican President Danilo Medina will present a bill to Congress next week aimed at creating a pathway for those born to undocumented foreigners, but are not considered citizens under a recent constitutional court ruling.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 10:10
Every day, 96 elephants are gunned down in Africa. Every 11 hours, a rhino is slaughtered. And every few years, Kenya loses a wildlife park ranger at the hands of a poacher.
Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 00:00
A White House statement made no mention of the demonstrations, which earlier in the day triggered a warning from the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince about rock throwing near the presidential palace.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 00:00
Persad-Bissessar said the leaders' discussion with Biden was "at times brutal" as they voiced concerns on issues ranging from trade and security to the perception that the U.S. doesn't care about the Caribbean
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 00:00
In the three stops on Biden’s tour — Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil — leaders are expected to raise issues over trade, security, economic growth and energy
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 00:00
A lack of donor response to Haiti's ongoing humanitarian crisis is crippling everything from hurricane preparedness to cholera treatment programs to camp relocation efforts.