Panamanian authorities have arrested the main suspect in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. According to News 24, Mario Antonio Palacios, a former member of the Columbian military, was detained during a stopover flight from Jamaica to Columbia. He was then asked to board a flight heading to Miami, where he was taken to…
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Thousands of Haitian Migrants Set to be Deported from Texas Border
Del Rio, Texas, has declared a state of emergency as thousands of mostly Haitian migrants camp underneath the city’s International Bridge. Throughout the previous week, roughly 15,000 migrants arrived at the border of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, and Del Rio, waiting to seek asylum in the United States. Hundreds have attempted to wade through the Rio…
Earthquake Hits Haiti
Just one month after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, the country of Haiti is suffering from another crisis, a massive earthquake. According to AP News, a 7.2 earthquake struck the southwestern region of Haiti, killing 304 people and injuring 1,800. Thousands of people trapped under the rubble and debris of fallen buildings were rescued…
President Jovenel Moïse’s Assassination
I’ve been staying abreast with the news surrounding the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, and I wanted to consolidate my findings. On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 1:00 a.m., President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in his home in Petion-Ville, a suburb in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Moïse was shot sixteen times, along with his wife/First Lady,…
Hundreds of Migrants Stranded Near Panama Border
In a previous post, I highlighted the thousands of Haitian and African migrants who were stranded at the Mexico border, traveling to reach the United States and Canada. Well, hundreds of migrants a currently stranded at the border of Panama. According to Africa News, migrants from Haiti, Cuba, Africa, and India are stranded at camps…
Low COVID-19 Cases in Haiti Raises Questions
With the global hysteria surrounding the coronavirus, it’s refreshing to find countries that may be recovering from it, particularly those with an African population. The following information comes from Loop Haiti. Compared to other Caribbean regions, Haiti has relatively low COVID-19 cases, with many questioning how. The case numbers were questioned during the Pan American…
The Coronavirus Hits Caribbean Islands
As a continuation of my previous post, I want to highlight a few updates about the COVID-19 virus in the Caribbean islands. Jamaica Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness advised that his country is seeking the help of 100 Cuban nurses to help combat the coronavirus. So far, there have been 8 cases reported and Jamaica…
They Fear What They Don’t Understand…Voodoo
In a previous post, an imperialist justified the current conditions of Haitians by placing blame on the religion used to gain independence. This led me to start researching one of the most misunderstood religions to date, Voodoo. Throughout the globe, Voodoo has been tied to witchcraft, darkness, and evil. And this misinterpretation perpetuates the negative…
Pastor Explains Why Haitians Are Suffering
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7-9 I try to stay away from the topic of religion, mainly due to the tone-deaf emotion it evokes. But I came across a video this morning that left me speechless. Take a look. That’s pastor…
Deeper Reasons Behind Haiti’s Protest
The protest happening in Haiti has made international news all year. My initial observation was that fuel and food shortages, the economic crises, and the demand for President Jovenel Moise’s resignation were the root causes of civilian anger. But further research has unpacked a few more things. The following information comes from Aljazeera.com, by way…
Project KKIS: Ms. Del Learning Center
Greetings Good People, I was watching a live stream from Afrikan Esq when she advised that Project KKIS (Keep Kids in School) will be collecting school supplies for the children of Ms. Del Learning Center in Gressier, Haiti. KKIS is a fundraising campaign that distributes school supplies to children in need. Dwayne Wong Omowale, author…
Haitians Protest Demanding The President’s Resignation
Greetings Folks, A lot has been going on in Haiti recently, and I had to share this information for those who aren’t aware. The following comes out of The Independent, BBC News, and Aljazeera. Thousands of protesters in Haiti have taken to the streets of Port-au-Prince, demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise; which has…
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