Juhakenson Blaise

A range of international organizations have mobilized millions in funding, emergency supplies, medical care and food after Hurricane Melissa struck, with plans to manage the resources independently rather than through the Haitian government.

Hurricane Melissa hit Haiti’s West department, killing at least 20 people, including 10 children, and leaving others missing. As of Wednesday, the unofficial death toll was 23 since the storm first began pummeling the country.

Syntax Studio and Akademi will host the first Ayiti AI Hackathon from November 28 to 30, where ten Haitian teams will create AI solutions for local challenges. Participants will receive mentorship, work on six themes, and be judged on innovation, functionality, and presentation. The event aims to empower young developers, promote practical AI applications in Haiti, and demonstrate that AI is not reserved for large tech companies or major research labs.

Haiti’s new school year comes amid worsening insecurity, widespread displacement and loss of livelihoods—prompting cries for financial help from the government.

Peterson “Gabawou” René fled gang attacks, then sculpted Manno Charlemagne’s bust to honor his mother and stir patriotism through Haitian art.

Haiti marked Aug. 14 as a national holiday for the first time with a concert and heritage exhibition by ARAL in Pétion-Ville, honoring the 234th anniversary of the Bois Caïman ceremony that sparked the nation’s fight for freedom

The Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince mourns seminarian Rodny Boussicot, 25, who died by suicide on Aug. 9 in Pétion-Ville after battling illness and depression. His death occurs amid Haiti’s worsening mental health crisis, driven by widespread gang violence leading to multiple deaths, kidnappings, human rights violations, mass displacement and economic collapse.

aurent Saint-Cyr became president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council on Aug. 7 amid criticism and calls for reform. A member of the wealthy business class, Saint-Cyr vows to restore security and organize elections while tensions rise between the private sector and political elites over alleged corruption, power grab and gang ties.

The Foundation Haiti Against Cancer in Infant (FHACI) is hosting a Summer Brunch on July 13th in Florida to raise essential funds for pediatric cancer care in Haiti. Proceeds will support chemotherapy, medication, and family assistance at Saint-Damien hospital—the country’s only pediatric oncology center still in operation.

Carlos Ruiz Massieu, a seasoned Mexican diplomat, was appointed on July 2 as head of the UN mission in Haiti amid a worsening crisis. Tasked with leading political and humanitarian efforts, his nomination follows urgent UN calls to bolster BINUH’s mandate and curb gang violence as Haiti faces escalating insecurity and state collapse.