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The Number ONE reason Americans save Money and how Haiti could profit from it if we had smart leaders

The number one reason Americans save money is not for college, it is not for their retirement, and it is not to buy a home. The number one reason Americans save money is to go on vacation. more »

August 9, 2018 5:56 AM

What the hell is happening to the Haiti currency exchange rates these days?

There's a big problem happening in Haiti right now. People have no idea how much the going rate is for a US dollar. When you send money transfers in Haiti right now people receive it at about 135 gourdes for 1 US dollar. In the streets the US dollar is worth more and it fluctuates everyday. more »

September 7, 2020 11:39 AM

What is an emerging market - Is Haiti classified as an emerging market?

An emerging market is the new term used to describe the markets of less developed countries as they were known back in the 1970s. Is Haiti an emerging market? We have the answer for you. more »

November 28, 2019 10:20 AM

100 Haitian Gourdes for 1 Us Dollar - The Day Haiti's Worst Nightmare Became a Reality

Haitians have long feared that one day you will need 100 gourdes for one U.S. dollar. Back in April 2020, Haitian newspaper Le Nouveliste reported that the fear became a reality. As of early April 2020 you needed 100 Haitian gourdes for one U.S. dollar. It's gotten worse since. more »

April 4, 2020 6:47 AM

Unemployment in Haiti : Two-thirds of adults in Haiti are unemployed or underemployed

How bad is unemployment in Haiti? It is worse than you think. Many people in Haiti pretend to have a business but they are only fooling themselves Read this... more »

March 7, 2020 8:24 AM

Very soon you will need 100 Haitian good for one U.S. dollar

The value of the Haitian currency is getting closer and closer to 100 gourdes for one US dollar. On Monday it was being exchanged at 95 gourdes for one US dollar. more »

February 19, 2020 7:23 AM

UBER in the Dominican Republic, Haitian Uber Drivers are making money

Many young Haitians are making good money as Uber drivers in the Dominican Republic... more »

April 13, 2017 11:41 AM

What happened to the ambition to turn Haiti into an emerging market by 2030?

Back in March 2013, Haiti's finance Minister spoke of this great ambition to turn Haiti in to an emerging market by 2030. What happened to that plan? How are we doing with that? more »

December 1, 2019 10:20 AM

If exports help to grow and expand an economy, what does Haiti export?

I was watching a video about why Singapore is so rich and I heard that exports help to grow and expand an economy. Then I immediately asked myself this question: What exactly does Haiti export? How is the Haitian economy growing? more »

November 22, 2019 8:43 PM

Haiti Tourism: Hotel Mont Joli Cap-Haitien closed its doors due to insecurity

Mont Joli Hotel in the city of Cap-Haitien had decided to closed its doors for security reasons. So far, this on a temporary basis, Hotel manager Steve Mc Intosh told a news outlet Friday more »

October 22, 2019 6:24 AM