Haitian brewery shines internationally, wins 3 gold medals at Monde Selection 2026
The prestigious awards recognize the quality of beverages produced in Haiti and highlight the international recognition earned by BRANA S.A. Evaluated by an independent panel of international experts, the awards underscore the brewery company’s ability to meet global quality benchmarks and enhance its reputation and Haiti’s image abroad.
Pedestrians weather blizzard conditions crossing Newkirk Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2026. Allison Hunter for The Haitian Times 
Snowy scenes in Manhattan 46th st, 9th av, 42nd, Nostrand Ave, Ctrl Park, Times Sq on Feb. 23, 2026. 
Pigeons nibble bird seed beside Yi Jung Market on Beverley Road in Little Haiti, Brooklyn, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. 
A pedestrians crosses Nostrand Avenue in Little Haiti, Brooklyn under blizzard conditions on Monday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2026. 
A worker smiles for the camera while clearing snow at the Laundry Palace on Nostrand Avenue in Little Haiti, Brooklyn under blizzard conditions on Monday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2026. 
Djylo Jefferson Michel, 30, poses for a portrait outside his home on Nostrand Avenue in Little Haiti, Brooklyn, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
FAA extends ban on US flights in Haiti’s airspace until September 2026
Since November 2024, U.S. commercial flights have been barred from operating in Haitian airspace below 10,000 feet after gunfire struck aircraft near Port-au-Prince. The FAA has renewed the restriction every six months following security reviews.
Haitian prime minister installs new government, calls on ministers to ‘save the country’
Under the National Pact recognizing Fils-Aimé as the sole executive authority, the new ministers are tasked with restoring security, organizing long-delayed elections and responding to Haiti’s humanitarian and economic crises amid escalating gang violence.
Haiti’s La Gonâve Island buries 2 young Stimphile sisters as arrests mount in double murder
Eight people have been detained in connection with the killing of two young sisters buried Tuesday on La Gonâve Island. After questioning, four remain in custody as the investigation continues and the community demands answers and justice.
Rising optimism among small and middle market business leaders suggests growth for New York
A new JPMorganChase survey shows renewed optimism among small and middle-market business leaders, with many planning growth and investment in 2026.
Haitian promoter linked to Epstein charity, who visited his NYC home, denies wrongdoing
Unik Ernest, a prominent corporate events organizer whose Haiti nonprofit received a $25,000 donation from Jeffrey Epstein’s foundation, denied any wrongdoing Tuesday.
Haiti’s electoral council launches registration of political parties for 2026 vote
Haiti’s CEP officials said the list of approved parties, political groupings and coalitions for the 2026 elections will be published March 26, in line with the electoral calendar.
Haitian prime minister reshuffles cabinet after securing political backing
The 18-member cabinet includes five women and 13 men, maintaining the same level of female representation as the previous administration but falling short of the 30% quota mandated by Haiti’s 2012 constitutional amendment.
Haitian police arrest key suspect in killing of two sisters on La Gonâve Island
Eight people have been arrested in connection with the killing of two young sisters on La Gonâve Island. After questioning, four remain in custody as the investigation continues, and the community demands answers.
Port-de-Paix residents welcome first fire truck in decades, hope service returns for good
Port-de-Paix has received its first fire truck in decades. The truck and an ambulance are part of a $3 million package from CPSOTA, a diaspora-linked nonprofit organization based in Montreal, to help rehabilitate and strengthen emergency services across Haiti.
Haitian tax preparer in Florida gets 3 years for fraud, loses citizenship bid
A federal judge sentenced Wislet Metayer to 36 months for a scheme that cost the U.S. Treasury over $175,000.
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A reveler smiling while holding a small water jug on top of his head at Saint-Joseph High School during the third edition of Okap Flavors on Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Times 
Attendees of the 2025 edition of Okap Flavors during DJ Sam Durag’s performance at Saint-Joseph High School in Cap-Haïtien on Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Times 
A young woman bathing in the Manbo Inan Basin at Gonaïves’ Lakou Soukri during the site’s annual festival on Aug. 15, 2025. Photo courtesy of Marco Photo 
A young woman with limited mobility in a wheelchair enjoys and appreciates the artworks displayed during the third edition of the Q4RTS Festival by Expo_17.0 in Pétion-Ville on Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by Juhakenson Blaise/The Haitian Times. 
A violin player in action during the Notre-Dame de l’Assomption mass at the Cap-Haïtien Cathedral on Aug. 15, 2025. Photo by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Times.
HAITI NEWS
Finland pledges over $2M in humanitarian aid to Haiti, PM Fils-Aimé says
Finland’s pledge comes at a critical time, with more than 1.4 million Haitians displaced by gang violence and 5.7 million facing food insecurity. The Haitian government…
At least 5 injured after rockslide in hilly Cap-Haïtien neighborhood
The rock remains lodged on one of the houses in Mòn Basiko’s hilly neighborhood of Cap-Haïtien after striking three homes. Residents say more rocks loom above as rainfall…
Haitian PM at Caricom summit where Rubio is reassuring leaders unsettled by Trump
Haiti’s prime minister is expected to return Thursday, Feb. 26, after meeting CARICOM leaders and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss Haiti’s crisis.
Cap-Haïtien tries to bounce back after heavy rains flood downtown, disrupt city life | PHOTOS
Residents on a Cap-Haïtien street yelled, “Atansyon, gon tou la” — Creole for “be careful, there’s a hole there” — as they navigated floodwaters.
Toolkit available for TPS holders to prove legal status at work and motor vehicles
Facing TPS questions at motor vehicles or from the boss? The Haitian Bridge Alliance has released new tools to help Haitian TPS holders prove their legal right to…
Haitian political actors sign pact for stability and elections, approve Fils-Aimé’s leadership
Hours after political actors signed the “National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections,” police in Delmas 31–33 foiled a kidnapping attempt. Two suspected kidnappers and one…
Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti
DIASPORA NEWS
Blizzard sweeps through Little Haiti as nor’easter slams Northeast
A powerful nor’easter blanketed Little Haiti in heavy snow, transforming a Brooklyn neighborhood as residents navigated blizzard conditions.
Avoiding immigration scams: what Haitians with TPS should know before applying to immigrate to Canada
As TPS expires, Haitians eyeing Canada for immigration are being warned about unlicensed agents and fraud. Here’s how to stay protected.
Trump recruits local officers for immigration crackdown as Maryland, New York push back
Maryland and New York are limiting cooperation with ICE as Trump expands local immigration enforcement agreements — a move with significant impact on Haitian communities in both states.
Shirley Chisholm recreation center opens in East Flatbush
The new Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush opens its doors with fitness, educational, and creative spaces for thousands of local residents.
Under siege, again: Haitians in Springfield liken being ‘singled out’ to trauma felt in Haiti
Fake bomb threats in Springfield sparked fear, school absences and food insecurity among Haitian families.
5 defining moments in Rev. Jesse Jackson’s relationship with Haiti
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s decades of advocacy intersected repeatedly with Haiti news and the fight for Haitian refugee rights.
