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The newly renovated Ciné Triomphe in downtown Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was inaugurated on Thursday, 21 May 2015. Closed since 1988, Ciné Triomphe had long been a cultural scar in the Champs-de-Mars area. Work began in December 2012, and it was finally ready to serve the population once again by May 2015.

News of a newly renovated Cine Triomphe in Port-au-Prince was really good news for Haiti Cinema at the time.

Dithny Joan Raton, Haiti's Ministre de la Culture (Minister of Culture) at the time, went on a quick tour of the premises of Ciné Triomphe a few days before its reopening and shared some photos.

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US Vice President JD Vance Sparks Immigration Debate: "A green card holder doesn't have an indefinite right to be in the United States," Vance said. What Does It Mean for Haitian Green Card Holders?

This recent statement by US Vide President JD Vance has reignited discussions about the rights of green card holders in the United States.

"This is not about free speech," Vance declared, "Yes, it's about national security--but more importantly, it's about who we, as American citizens, decide gets to join our national community

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Back in September 2024, Senator JD Vance made headlines with his controversial claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.

Vance alleged that these migrants were responsible for criminal activities, including an outrageous claim that they were stealing and eating people's pets.

Soon after Vance's claims, Former President Donald Trump doubled down on these allegations during a presidential debate on September 10, 2024:

Trump said this live: "In Springfield, they are eating dogs, they're eating the cats, they're eating the pets of people who live there," telling the American people that Haitian immigrants in Springfield were eating people's pets.

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Check out this video--powerful insights! If you really want to understand what's happening in Haiti right now and the role of the U.S., this is a must-watch.

Listen to the explanations of Professor D. Jemima Pierre who gives the full History of Haiti's current struggle.

https://youtu.be/wBYLkoED5i4?si=fnwPcJyNmu0aqe7P

Things are not always what the seem when it comes to Haiti and its many battles.

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Over the years, I've watch the Haiti currency plummet from it's original face value of 5 gourdes for 1 U.S. dollar to over 160 gourdes for one U.S. dollar recently. Why is that?

This shift in the currency exchange rates has significant implications for Haiti's economy, trade, and overall financial stability.

My Haitian father recalls 518 gourdes for 100 dollars US back in 1988

One of the primary reasons for the devaluation of the Haitian dollar is its peg to the US dollar.

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In his farewell address as president, Joe Biden shared a serious warning about a problem he believes could destroy American democracy: the rise of an oligarchy. This is not new. President Jovenel Moise complained about the corrupt oligarchy for years was his voice not loud enough

An oligarchy is when a small group of very rich and powerful people take control of a country's economy, politics, and media. Biden said this threatens basic freedoms and fairness, making it harder for regular people to succeed.

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The political climate in the United States has become a relentless clash between Republicans and Democrats. In Haiti, it's a constant battle between gangs and the government. At first, these two might seem entirely different. But are they?

This realization dawned on me during a conversation with a couple of American women. Naturally, the conversation led to my background as a Haitian, and they asked about life in Haiti. This quickly turned into a discussion about politics. When I finally tried to summarize, I ended up saying, "In Haiti, we don't have external enemies; we're simply fighting ourselves." One of the women responded, "That's a lot like what's happening in the U.S. today with politics."

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The Pic Macaya region in Haiti is breathtaking natural haven of rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Located in the southern part of the country, it encompasses the Macaya National Park, which is one of the country's most vital ecological treasures.

The region's centerpiece is Pic Macaya. Located in the Massif de la Hotte mountain range in southwestern Haiti, Pic Macaya is a mountain rising to about 2,347 meters (7,700 feet) above sea level, making it the highest peak in the southern peninsula of Haiti.

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At least 40 migrants have died after the boat they were traveling in caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti, a United Nations agency reported on Saturday, July 24, 2024.

The vessel was en route from Cap-Haitien to the Turks and Caicos Islands, more than 220km (137 miles) away. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear, but a local official told Reuters that people on the boat were lighting candles in a ritual to ask for safe passage, causing gasoline-filled drums to ignite.

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There is a "Biden" phenomenon going on in Haiti right now but what is the real social impact of the Biden Administration's Parole Program on Haiti. The escalating brain drain of professionals is a pressing concern for Haiti's development and stability.

First, what does it mean when a country is being brain drained?

Brain drain happens when educated and skilled people leave a country to work in other countries, causing the home country to lose talented workers and face development challenges.

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