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Université Lumière Graduates 100 New Doctors

Université Lumière Graduates 100 New Doctors

One hundred medical students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMSS) of Université Lumière (ULum) received their diplomas during a graduation ceremony held on Thursday, December 18.

UN Appeals for $880 Million to Aid Haitians Hit by Gang Violence

UN Appeals for $880 Million to Aid Haitians Hit by Gang Violence

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Port-au-Prince, Nicole Kouassi, has launched a 2026 plan aimed at mobilizing $880 million to support 4.

U.S. Congress Adopts New Legislation Aimed at Haitian Gangs and Their Networks

U.S. Congress Adopts New Legislation Aimed at Haitian Gangs and Their Networks

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Curriculum Reform as a Path to Modernizing Haiti’s Education System

Curriculum Reform as a Path to Modernizing Haiti’s Education System

“What kind of education do we want to offer students? For what type of citizen? For what kind of society?” These are the questions that the curriculum reform process of the Haitian school system, initiated by the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training and its partners, is expected to answer.

Large-Scale Police Operation Launched in the Metropolitan Area

Large-Scale Police Operation Launched in the Metropolitan Area

Successive drone explosions, the constant whirring of helicopters, and sustained fire from heavy automatic weapons punctuated the night from Wednesday into Thursday in Port-au-Prince.

As TPS Nears Its End, What Lies Ahead for Haitian Immigrants in the U.S.?

As TPS Nears Its End, What Lies Ahead for Haitian Immigrants in the U.S.?

As the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants in the United States approaches, attorney Patricia Élizée reviews the options available to them.

ECC Unveils a Shared Roadmap to Combat Corruption

ECC Unveils a Shared Roadmap to Combat Corruption

Ensemble contre la corruption (ECC) officially presented, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, a Consensus Roadmap aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption.

“I Was Trained in the Right Place,” Says Flavien Janvier

“I Was Trained in the Right Place,” Says Flavien Janvier

Former Le Nouvelliste correspondent in Jérémie, Flavien Janvier now serves as Secretary General of the Public University of Grand’Anse. A look back at the journey of a young man who did not see himself as a journalist, but rather as a senior civil servant in diplomacy.

Carole Demesmin Sheds Light on the Origins of Haiti’s Vèvès

Carole Demesmin Sheds Light on the Origins of Haiti’s Vèvès

Following a recent presentation by Haitian influencer Wilky Toussaint on Haitian vèvè symbols, singer Carole Demesmin Arty offered a clarification regarding these symbols, which are often associated with Vodou. Below, we publish the singer’s explanation.

“The Hidden Science of Petroglyphs: Haiti’s Vèvès and Taíno Greatness Revealed”

“The Hidden Science of Petroglyphs: Haiti’s Vèvès and Taíno Greatness Revealed”

The Vèvè of Ayizan Velekète

The vèvè of Ayizan Velekète is not a simple drawing.

Post–February 7 Governance: CPT Members Reluctant to Transfer Full Authority to the Prime Minister

Post–February 7 Governance: CPT Members Reluctant to Transfer Full Authority to the Prime Minister

With less than two months to go before the February 7, 2026 deadline—the official end date of its mandate—the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) acknowledges that its time is running out.

At the 4th Ambassadors’ Conference, Haiti Reframes Its Diplomatic Strategy

At the 4th Ambassadors’ Conference, Haiti Reframes Its Diplomatic Strategy

Focused on the theme “A Haitian diplomacy in the service of national priorities,” the 4th Conference of Ambassadors aims to redefine Haiti’s diplomacy and strengthen the management of its missions