Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti & Dominican Republic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday as forecasters warned of significant flood risk in parts of the northern Caribbean this week. The slow-moving storm was...

‘Transition clock is ticking,’ UN warns Haiti’s leaders as elections appear unlikely

With three months remaining in Haiti’s rocky political transition, United Nations Security Council members are calling on the country’s leaders and politicians to quickly set aside their differences and avoid a political vacuum. The urgent call...

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti and Dominican Republic, forecast to become Cat. 3 hurricane

Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the northern Caribbean this week. The slow-moving storm was located about 300 miles...

Tropical Storm Melissa dumps heavy rain on Haiti and the Dominican Republic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday as forecasters warned of significant flood risk in the northern Caribbean this week. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) —...

Haiti - Crisis : Former Acting President Jocelerme Privert launches a patriotic appeal

Haiti - Crisis : Former Acting President Jocelerme Privert launches a patriotic appeal 21/10/2025 11:46:21 In a briefing note, former acting President Jocelerme Privert issued a patriotic appeal, urging the political class to join forces to...

UN official says internal displacement in Haiti 'unprecedented'

HAMILTON, Canada The UN warned on Wednesday that Haiti faces "unprecedented" internal displacement, with armed gangs spreading terror across regions and obstructing the functioning of state institutions. "There is no doubt that the circumstances...

Tropical Storm Melissa Forms in the Caribbean and Threatens Haiti as a Hurricane

Tropical Storm Melissa formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea, prompting heavy rain and wind warnings for Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica , the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported. The NHC issued a hurricane watch for Haiti’s...

Haiti native accused of May rape in Contant, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Haiti native is facing sexual assault-related charges in connection to an incident that took place on St. Thomas in May, authorities said. Harold Bruney, 45, of Port-au-Prince, was arrested and charged with first-degree rape,...

UN allocates 4 million USD to help Haiti prepare for tropical storm

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations has allocated 4 million U.S. dollars from its Central Emergency Response Fund for Haiti to prepare for Tropical Storm Melissa, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday. The tropical storm could...

US $4 million in UN funds mobilized for Haiti amid Tropical Storm Melissa

A hurricane watch is in effect for Haiti on Wednesday as Tropical Storm Melissa moves slowly across the region, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding over portions of Hispaniola and Jamaica over the remainder of this week. - Advertisement - The...

UN Security Council pressures Haiti’s leaders to hold general election as deadline nears

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.N. Security Council members warned Haiti’s leaders on Wednesday that time is running out to restore security and hold general elections as the deadline to install a new government nears. Haiti’s transitional...

National Hurricane Center Issues Hurricane Watch for Haiti As Tropical Storm Melissa Grows in Caribbean Sea

hurricane season runs through November 30 The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Watch for the southwestern peninsula of Haiti, stretching from the Dominican Republic border to Port-au-Prince, as Tropical Storm Melissa continues to...

Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Jamaica and Haiti with heavy rainfall

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by early next week, but forecasters warn that its slow movement across the Caribbean Sea poses a serious flood threat for parts of Hispaniola and Jamaica. - Advertisement -...

$90K project launched to protect endangered mangroves in Haiti’s northwest

Overview: A new $90,000 project aims to protect Haiti’s endangered Haut-Fourneau mangrove in Port-de-Paix, preserving biodiversity and boosting eco-tourism with local and international support. PORT-DE-PAIX — In an effort to preserve one of...

AP News: Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti and Dominican Republic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the northern Caribbean this week. The slow-moving storm...

Melissa organizing in the Caribbean and threatens Jamaica, Haiti

Official Launch of Haiti Tech Connect Awards

Haiti - Technology : Official Launch of Haiti Tech Connect Awards 22/10/2025 09:31:03 On Monday, October 21, the Haiti Tech Connect Podcast announced the official launch of the Haiti Tech Connect Awards, a unique initiative to recognize the...

Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Haiti, may turn hurricane

Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, making it the 13th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Melissa could turn into a hurricane by Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane watch is in...

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain, flood risk to Haiti and Dominican Republic

Overview: Tropical Storm Melissa brought heavy rain and flood warnings to Haiti and the Dominican Republic Wednesday. A hurricane watch is in effect for southern Haiti, and the storm is expected to strengthen as it moves through the northern...

CARIBBEAN-WEATHER-Haiti placed under hurricane watch