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  • U-17 WC Morocco 2026 Qualifications : Our Grenadières humiliated by the United States [0-9] (video)

    U-17 WC Morocco 2026 Qualifications : Our Grenadières humiliated by the United States [0-9] (video)

    In a stunning display of football dominance, the United States U-17 Women’s National Team delivered a devastating 9-0 victory against Haiti during the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The match, played on March 19, 2026, at the Costa Rican Football Federation Stadium, showcased the overwhelming gap between the two squads as the Americans systematically dismantled their Caribbean opponents.

    The match began ominously for Haiti when defender Kaylee Mallebranche scored an own goal in the 5th minute, setting the tone for what would become a relentless American offensive. The US team’s attacking prowess was on full display as Giselle Aguilar recorded a remarkable hat-trick (25′, 45+1′, 52′), while teammates Grace Murra, Mak Whitham, Loradana Paletta, and Deus Stanislaus (who scored twice) completed the scoring rout. Jordyn Heathcock provided multiple assists, demonstrating exceptional playmaking ability throughout the match.

    Haitian coach Marc-Ogil Frenoy Baptiste attempted to shift momentum with strategic substitutions, including bringing in Krystel Châtelain for Mallebranche in the 17th minute and Samira Ductan for Laetitia Decombe at halftime. However, these changes proved insufficient against the American onslaught.

    The result leaves Haiti at the bottom of Group B with zero points from two matches, having conceded 12 goals while scoring only one. The United States and Puerto Rico lead the group with perfect records, though the Americans boast a staggering +28 goal difference. Haiti’s final opportunity for redemption comes against Bermuda on March 22, though World Cup qualification is now mathematically impossible.

    This performance underscores the developmental challenges facing Caribbean football programs against well-established soccer nations like the United States, which continues to demonstrate its depth of talent in women’s youth football.

  • FLASH : Yellow alert in the Far North

    FLASH : Yellow alert in the Far North

    Haiti’s northern territories are on high alert as meteorological authorities warn of an approaching cold front currently positioned over Cuba. The National Disaster Risk Management System (SNGRD), in coordination with the General Directorate of Civil Protection, has activated a yellow alert level for the North, North-East, and North-West departments, anticipating severe weather conditions expected to develop late this afternoon and throughout the evening.

    The weather system poses significant threats including torrential rainfall, intense thunderstorms, potential flooding, dangerous landslides, and hazardous coastal waves. Emergency management officials have issued comprehensive safety guidelines for residents, particularly those inhabiting vulnerable zones.

    Authorities emphasize the critical importance of monitoring official weather bulletins through reliable media channels and avoiding rumor dissemination. The population is advised to maintain constant access to information via radio, television, official internet sources, and community loudspeaker systems.

    Preparedness measures include securing personal belongings and vital documents in waterproof containers, establishing emergency supplies sufficient for several days including non-perishable food, treated drinking water, batteries, radios, flashlights, and essential medications. Residents are strongly discouraged from undertaking unnecessary travel to mountainous regions or areas proximate to rivers during this period of heightened meteorological risk.

  • Leisure : Did you know ? #8

    Leisure : Did you know ? #8

    The didgeridoo stands as one of humanity’s most ancient musical instruments, created by Aboriginal peoples of Northern Australia over 1,500 years ago. This remarkable wind instrument represents both cultural heritage and acoustic innovation, crafted traditionally from eucalyptus trunks naturally hollowed by termites.

    What makes the didgeridoo truly extraordinary is the unique playing technique required. Musicians employ circular breathing—an exceptional method where players inhale through the nose while simultaneously expelling air stored in their cheeks. This creates a continuous, uninterrupted sound that can be sustained for remarkable durations.

    Beyond producing its characteristic low-pitched drone, skilled players utilize vocal cords, throat manipulations, and tongue movements to mimic natural sounds including bird calls, animal noises, and environmental acoustics. The instrument holds profound spiritual significance within Aboriginal culture, serving as a vital component in ceremonial rituals and storytelling traditions.

    Despite its seemingly simple construction, the didgeridoo produces astonishing rhythmic complexity and sonic richness. In contemporary music, it has transcended its traditional roots to become integrated into diverse genres including jazz, electronic, world fusion, and meditation music. Its distinctive vibrational qualities and hypnotic tones continue to captivate global audiences, making it both an ancient artifact and modern musical phenomenon.

    This musical exploration originates from the Quiz-HaitiLibre educational platform launched in January 2026, which features comprehensive knowledge sheets accompanying its cultural quizzes. The platform offers dozens of free, registration-free games available in both French and English, with three difficulty levels covering topics from Haitian culture to global knowledge.

  • Japan : Financial contribution to the IOM for the urgent needs of repatriated Haitians

    Japan : Financial contribution to the IOM for the urgent needs of repatriated Haitians

    In a significant humanitarian response to Haiti’s escalating migration crisis, the Japanese government has allocated $667,000 to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) through its “Comprehensive Assistance to Forcibly Returned Haitian Migrants” initiative. This funding arrives amid deteriorating conditions characterized by widespread violence, prolonged political turmoil, and severe economic distress throughout the Caribbean nation.

    The substantial contribution will enable IOM and its collaborative partners to deliver critical aid to migrants arriving in extremely vulnerable conditions. The program focuses on strengthening essential infrastructure and services at strategic border crossings, including Anse-à-Pitres, Belladère, Cap-Haitien, and Ouanaminthe. Key improvements will target water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities at these priority locations.

    Grégoire Goodstein, IOM Chief of Mission in Haiti, emphasized the project’s comprehensive approach: “This support will provide immediate humanitarian assistance while building sustainable infrastructure to handle the massive influx of returning migrants.”

    The initiative outlines multifaceted support including frontline reception services, vulnerability screening, basic medical care, mental health and psychosocial support, protection service referrals, and limited transportation assistance to facilitate safe return to communities of origin. Particular attention will be directed toward unaccompanied minors, pregnant women, nursing mothers, elderly individuals, and migrants requiring urgent medical attention.

    All operational activities will be conducted through close coordination with national and local authorities, including the National Migration Office (ONM), Institute for Social Welfare and Research (IBESR), Haitian National Police (PNH), Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), and various humanitarian organizations operating within Haiti.

    Yohei Ueno, Chargé d’Affaires at the Japanese Embassy in Haiti, stated: “This assistance demonstrates Japan’s steadfast commitment to the Haitian people during this profoundly challenging period. It will deliver essential humanitarian support to those confronting extremely difficult circumstances upon their return.”

    The migration situation continues to deteriorate alarmingly, with approximately 200,000 Haitians forcibly repatriated in 2024. This figure surged to over 270,000 in 2025, marking a distressing 36% year-over-year increase. While the Dominican Republic constituted the primary source of returns, significant numbers also arrived from the United States, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

    Through this financial commitment, Japan and IOM reaffirm their shared dedication to preserving human dignity, enhancing border stability, and supporting Haiti’s management of complex migration challenges.

  • Economy : Strengthening cooperation in investment and entrepreneurial development

    Economy : Strengthening cooperation in investment and entrepreneurial development

    In a significant move to accelerate economic recovery, Haiti’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MCI) has solidified a strategic cooperation framework with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Minister James Monazard convened a technical meeting to establish enhanced collaboration in investment promotion and entrepreneurial development, aligning with the government’s strategic priorities for sustainable growth.

    This partnership leverages UNCTAD’s internationally recognized expertise in assisting developing nations, particularly in formulating strategies that foster inclusive and sustainable economic expansion. The collaboration focuses on strengthening public policies dedicated to trade, investment, and entrepreneurship as fundamental pillars of Haiti’s development agenda.

    Three flagship initiatives received particular emphasis during the discussions:

    The Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program (PAEF), designed to empower female business leaders through capacity building and promotion;
    The Youth Entrepreneurship Support Program (PAPEJ), which facilitates economic integration of young Haitians through entrepreneurial guidance;
    The Entrepreneurial Innovation and University Startup Support Program (AIESU), focused on cultivating innovation and establishing a robust national startup ecosystem.

    UNCTAD will provide strategic technical assistance through specialized workshops on sustainable investment policies and comprehensive online training modules for inclusive entrepreneurship. This support aims to strengthen MCI’s institutional capabilities and enhance the effectiveness of public policies, with direct benefits expected for the PAEF and PAPEJ programs.

    Digital economy development emerged as a critical transformation lever, with initiatives to attract investments in this sector complementing the objectives of the AIESU program. Through its Investment Facilitation Center (CFI), the Ministry is implementing several institutional enhancements:

    Progressive establishment of a Single Investment Window to streamline and digitalize administrative procedures;
    Strengthening CFI’s operational capacities in investor attraction and support;
    Enhancing tools for promoting national investment opportunities while developing strategic analysis capabilities.

    Minister Monazard characterized the meeting as paving the way for ‘strengthened cooperation, structured around clearly defined priorities and geared toward concrete results for Haiti’s economic development.’

  • Security crisis : High-level strategic meeting

    Security crisis : High-level strategic meeting

    Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In a decisive high-level meeting convened on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé articulated a comprehensive national strategy to confront the nation’s escalating security crisis. The strategic session, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, brought together the National Commission for Disarmament, Dismantling and Reintegration (CNDDR) and key international partners to coordinate a unified response.

    Prime Minister Fils-Aimé delivered a resolute declaration of the government’s commitment to fully restore state authority across Haiti’s national territory. This initiative emerges as Haitian security forces intensify operations to reclaim control of regions dominated by armed factions. The government’s approach is dual-faceted, merging robust law enforcement actions with structured social reintegration programs.

    Addressing the core of the crisis, the Prime Minister condemned the systematic recruitment of youth by criminal networks as a grave assault on public order and the nation’s future. He emphasized the state’s dual responsibility: to uncompromisingly suppress criminal activities while providing viable alternatives for those ensnared by armed groups, particularly children, adolescent girls, and women.

    The reintegration policy was explicitly framed not as a concession but as an integral component of a broader security strategy. Justice Minister Patrick Pélissier received directives to strengthen judicial actions against crime, including the deployment of judicial centers nationwide to ensure rigorous law enforcement.

    To ensure implementation coherence, Prime Minister Fils-Aimé announced the creation of a strategic coordination mechanism between the state and international partners. CNDDR President Guerda Prévilon was tasked with leading this effort, developing integrated operational plans that include secure reception infrastructure, training programs, and socioeconomic support systems.

    The meeting garnered significant international support, with Carlos R. Massieu of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and representatives from IOM, UNICEF, European Union, UNDP, UNESCO, and UNOPS affirming their commitment to assist the Haitian government while respecting national priorities and sovereignty.

    The government’s unified message underscores Haiti’s determination to reestablish republican order, protect vulnerable populations, and ensure universal accountability under the law through this balanced approach of authority and social responsibility.

  • Leisure : Did you know ? #7

    Leisure : Did you know ? #7

    Deep within Haiti’s dry forest ecosystems grows Guaiacum officinale, known locally as ‘Gwayak’—a botanical marvel renowned for possessing one of the world’s densest woods, so heavy it sinks in water. This extraordinary species, often called ‘holy wood’ or ‘tree of life,’ displays striking blue blossoms against its evergreen foliage and carries profound historical significance in traditional medicine.

    The tree’s resin was historically utilized to treat various ailments, earning its medicinal reputation. However, the very properties that make guaiac wood exceptional—its density and durability—have also made it highly sought after for shipbuilding and luxury craftsmanship, contributing to its threatened status today.

    With an extremely slow growth rate, guaiac populations struggle to recover from exploitation. Its presence in Haiti’s coastal regions serves as a critical indicator of forest ecosystem health. Conservationists emphasize that protecting this species represents more than preserving biodiversity—it safeguards a living connection between Haiti’s medicinal heritage and its unique natural patrimony.

    The survival of Guaiacum officinale directly correlates with efforts to combat rampant deforestation in Haiti’s coastal areas. This conservation challenge highlights the delicate balance between preserving natural resources and addressing human pressures on the environment.

    This botanical profile originates from educational materials developed for the HaitiLibre Quiz platform, which launched in January 2026 to promote knowledge about Haiti’s cultural and natural heritage. The platform offers dozens of free, accessible games in both French and English across three difficulty levels, with new content added monthly.

  • World Cup Preparation : List of senior Grenadiers called up (Tunisia/Iceland)

    World Cup Preparation : List of senior Grenadiers called up (Tunisia/Iceland)

    In a significant development for Caribbean football, Haiti’s national team coach Sébastien Migné has revealed his 25-player selection for upcoming international friendlies against Tunisia and Iceland. The matches, scheduled for March 28 and 31, 2026, at Toronto’s BMO Field, mark the Grenadiers’ first gathering since their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    The squad introduction, delivered during a digital press conference on March 17, 2026, features three debutants: Wilson Isidor from English club Sunderland, Delentz Pierre of FC Tulsa in the United States, and Woodensky Pierre from Haiti’s domestic Violette AC. These selections demonstrate Migné’s strategy of blending established overseas professionals with emerging domestic talent.

    The comprehensive roster includes experienced players such as goalkeeper Johnny Placide (SC Bastia, France), defender Carlens Arcus (Angers SCO, France), and attacker Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal FC, Iran). The selection represents Haiti’s global football diaspora with players competing in eleven different countries across Europe, North America, and South America.

    These preparatory matches serve as crucial building blocks for Haiti’s World Cup campaign, providing opportunities for tactical refinement and team cohesion against quality international opposition. The encounter against Tunisia offers particular significance as both nations prepare for North America’s premier football tournament.

    Ticket availability for the Haiti versus Tunisia match has been announced through official Canadian ticketing platforms, with the Canadian venue providing neutral ground for these international contests.

  • Justice : Haiti’s human rights expert, William G. O’Neill, is alarmed (video)

    Justice : Haiti’s human rights expert, William G. O’Neill, is alarmed (video)

    United Nations Special Representative William G. O’Neill has issued a grave assessment of Haiti’s deteriorating human rights situation following an extensive fact-finding mission. The expert documented widespread suffering among vulnerable populations, with gang violence triggering unprecedented internal displacement affecting approximately 1.4 million citizens.

    The investigation revealed catastrophic living conditions in makeshift settlements, where displaced families struggle without access to basic necessities including clean water, sanitation, healthcare, and education. A particularly disturbing finding concerns the rampant sexual violence occurring within these temporary camps, creating environments where daily survival remains the primary concern for inhabitants.

    O’Neill highlighted the plight of thousands trapped in gang-controlled territories, where youth face constant threat and systemic stigmatization from both security forces and the general population. This creates an impossible situation where young Haitians remain caught between violence and suspicion based solely on their geographic location.

    The report expressed serious concerns about security operations, including drone deployments resulting in civilian casualties. While acknowledging public support for the newly established Gang Suppression Force, O’Neill emphasized the critical need for transparency regarding its mandate and composition to build essential public trust.

    Beyond security measures, the assessment calls for urgent investment in violence prevention and rehabilitation programs, particularly noting the Prime Minister’s commitment to initiatives targeting former gang members. The expert specifically recommended creating a Haitian Youth Corps to provide constructive alternatives through education, employment opportunities, and community rebuilding initiatives.

    The mission documented severe institutional failures within Haiti’s justice system, with prison conditions described as inhuman and degrading. O’Neill observed extreme overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and the inappropriate co-detention of adults and children in facilities at Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien.

    Despite these challenges, the report acknowledged promising developments including the establishment of the Pôle Judiciaire to combat corruption and human rights violations. O’Neill called for strengthened international support, including enforcement of UN Security Council arms embargoes and targeted sanctions against those responsible for corruption and abuses.

    The expert concluded by recognizing the extraordinary courage of Haitian human rights defenders, journalists, and community leaders who continue working tirelessly amid the crisis, urging the international community not to abandon them during this critical juncture.

  • U-17 WC Morocco 2026 Qualifications : Our Grenadières defeated by Puerto-Rico [3-1] (video)

    U-17 WC Morocco 2026 Qualifications : Our Grenadières defeated by Puerto-Rico [3-1] (video)

    In a critical qualifying match for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, Haiti’s young national team, known as the Grenadières, suffered a significant 3-1 setback against Puerto Rico. The match, played at the Costa Rican Football Federation’s Field No. 1 in Alajuela, Costa Rica, has complicated Haiti’s path to the global tournament.

    The Puerto Rican squad, nicknamed the ‘Coqui Warriors,’ established control late in the first half. Striker Mia Colon broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, slotting home the opening goal. The momentum continued for Puerto Rico just before halftime when Colon was fouled inside the penalty area, resulting in a spot-kick. Giselle Falcon calmly converted the penalty in the 45th minute, doubling the lead.

    Haiti’s captain, Miya Larco, provided a momentary spark of hope for her team. Merely a minute after conceding the second goal, Larco unleashed a powerful right-footed strike from outside the box, finding the net and cutting the deficit to 2-1 before the break.

    Despite a resilient effort in the second half, the Grenadières could not find an equalizer. Puerto Rico sealed their victory in the 67th minute when Michaela Poidomani scored, restoring a two-goal cushion and securing all three points for her team.

    Head Coach Frenoy Baptiste made several tactical substitutions in the second half, bringing on players like Krystel Châtelain and Adjani Kamanzi-Mondestin to alter the game’s dynamics, but the changes were unable to reverse the outcome.

    This result places immense pressure on the Haitian team. With only the group winner and the two best second-place finishers across three groups advancing from the CONCACAF qualifiers, Haiti now sits at the bottom of Group B with zero points from one match. Their upcoming fixture against a dominant United States team, which demolished Bermuda 18-0, is now a must-win encounter. The Grenadières’ final group match will be against Bermuda on March 22.