r/haiti Jul 23 '26

NEWS TPS Megathread

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Please post all TPS news and commentary here.

We will allow for limited posting on the topic in the sub for major developments and news.

At mod discretion we will take down and redirect TPS related post to this megathread that don't meet that standard


r/haiti Jun 04 '26

NEWS R/Haiti Rule Update 06/2026

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r/Haiti has grown significantly in the last few years. To keep this space on topic and a space for healthy, respectful, and thoughtful discussion, the MOD team is introducing 5 new rules:

Rule 6: No self-promotion or channel promotion

Links to personal YouTube channels, TikToks, Instagram pages, or any account soliciting followers or subscribers are not allowed, even if Haiti-related. This includes repeated promotion of the same external account or platform across multiple posts. Repeat offenders will be banned.

Rule 7: No low-effort or karma bait posts

We want real discussion, not karma farming. Avoid vague cultural hot takes or shallow posts like "Why do Haitians do X?" or "Thoughts on Haiti?" with no context. Add personal input, background, or a real question to keep your post up. Repeat offenders will be banned.

Rule 8: Limit of 2 posts per user per day

Each user can post a maximum of 2 times in a 24-hour period. This keeps the feed diverse and encourages thoughtful posting. Excess posts may be removed.

Rule 9: Posts must be directly about Haiti

Posts must relate directly to Haiti, Haitians, or the diaspora. Posts that could apply to any country or are only loosely connected to Haiti may be removed. If you are cross-posting to other subs, your r/haiti post must be specific to Haiti and not generic Caribbean or Latin American content.

Rule 10: Posts must link to credible sources

News posts must link to an identifiable outlet, journalist, or official source. Screenshots of headlines, unverified social media claims, and anonymous rumors will be removed. If unsure, ask the mod team.

As a refresher, the existing 5 rules :

Rule 1: No racism

Self explanatory. Prejudice or discrimination based on race or ethnicity. This goes both ways.

Rule 2: No brigading

Engage with the ideas, and argue constructively. Repeated ad hominem attacks will get you a warning, then a ban.

Rule 3: Stay civil

If you can't express your opinion without personal attacks or using profanity, you need to get better at debate.

Rule 4: No Trolling

Provoking an argument or emotional reaction. Inflammatory, irrelevant, or offensive posts and comments designed to encourage an emotional response ( aka rage bait)

Rule 5: No Unapproved appeals for action

Request for collective action, including donations, to take surveys, to sign petitions, or brigading (sending our users to other subreddits). If you think your request is somehow special, send the Mod Team a request, and it will be discussed.

When using the report function, please refer to the rule you think is being broken. It helps us keep moderation consistent.

The MOD team.


r/haiti 8h ago

NEWS His name was Pierre Damas Bel.

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r/haiti 3h ago

NEWS Pierre Damas Bel - Springfield Ohio.

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Pierre was from Haiti attending school in Springfield Ohio. He was made fun of for wearing an ankle monitor.. and here at the same school district!!! A Teacher wearing a fake ankle monitor for dress like a student day! This white woman teaches in the same school district Pierre attended before committing suicide. Start with the schools!!!!! The Facebook poster said the Teachers is Celieta Ohlinger. Guess this isn’t the first time it has been brought to the schools attention and they’ve done nothing!!!


r/haiti 4h ago

LIFE IN HAITI A statue of Lanmò Sanjou has been erected in Croix-des-Bouquets.

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Hmm nou pran


r/haiti 7h ago

POLITICS Concerned Ghanaian who wants to help

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Greetings my Haitian family.

I'm a Ghanaian living in Accra who loves Hatian food, culture and history. In the absence of visiting Ayiti I made an effort to go to Fort de Joux in France where Toussaint Louveture was held captive. Black people owe Haiti a lot, I wish more people on the continent knew the significance of Haiti for black people and humanity in general.

I joined this sub a few months ago and it's really disheartening reading most of the stories coming out of Haiti. I can't imagine how y'all are feeling.

Is there anything we on the continent can do to help other than offering our thoughts and praters? What do you wish we would do or say to help? Are there things we are currently doing that's not helping?

Do any of you feel hope for the future? If yes, what makes you hopeful?


r/haiti 20h ago

NEWS Young Haitian TPS Holder commits suicide after months with ankle monitor

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https://x.com/msainsilien/status/2094607246714159521?s=46&t=QyqO06VhG4S4_8j_9jKiRw

https://x.com/lucknews88/status/2094614225045897653?s=46&t=QyqO06VhG4S4_8j_9jKiRw

20 year old Pierre Damas Bel took his life today. He was one of the first to have a picture of his ankle with the monitor placed on him that was circulating around. He had the ankle monitor on for approximately 2 months. He had just gotten into College. No criminal history. Just a young man wanting to seek a better life.

No words.


r/haiti 23h ago

LIFE IN HAITI Haitian Cop Captured by Gang Released After Humiliation Ritual

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r/haiti 32m ago

kaka voye ....ankò

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r/haiti 22h ago

CULTURE Jus sanguinis

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I love being Haitian (Pic in the comment section), I'm proud of my culture. But existing as a Haitian who looks completely white is an exhausting experience, especially when people make crazy assumptions before even getting to know me.

My family roots run super deep back home. My parents and grandparents were all born in Haiti, my great grandmother was 100% Black Haitian, and my Italian great grandfather spent almost his entire life living in Haiti too. Our family home was right in CV, so that's where I stayed whenever I was back in Haiti. I spent endless time there and stay deeply connected to everything going on back home. We weren't rich and we weren't broke either, just normal regular people living our lives. Now back home in Haiti, this kind of stuff almost never happens to me, but over here in the US, especially around non Haitians and the diaspora, non Haitians always hit me with the instant nonsense that I don't look Haitian at all. And around my own people, it's a total hit or miss. About 60% of the time, people are super welcoming and happy to connect. But the other 40% make things ridiculously uncomfortable, some people even try accusing me of coming from corrupt elites or stealing money from the country... (mwen 🤦🏻‍♂️????) Dessalines whole vision was about uniting everyone who belongs to the Haitian family under one identity to crush color division. I carry Haitian blood. In fact under Haitian law, if your father or mother is Haitian, you are automatically Haitian by origin (jus sanguinis / right of blood), no matter where in the world you were born.


r/haiti 12h ago

LIFE IN HAITI Hidden side, very good spots in Haiti.

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1- 🇭🇹📍🏟️⛰️🛣️ #Place_Canapé_Vert, aerial view of the facilities and amphitheater, Port-au-Prince, West, Haiti. Photo by @frederickalexis

3- Kasav ak Manba, 📷 Dominique D.

4- K-Loran zone Meyer/Jacmel. Natural pool with beautiful fresh water, beautiful scenery and a good atmosphere.

5- 🇭🇹⛱️🏖️⛰️Bassin Bleu, Jacmel, Southeast, Haiti.


r/haiti 20h ago

LIFE IN HAITI A message from Jay Dabelus🥊

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After we shared the story of Jay Dabelus, the professional boxer recently deported from the United States to Haiti, so many of you had questions, but many of you also left messages of encouragement, concern, prayers and support. 🙏🏾❤️

Jay saw them.

He personally reached out to our media page and wanted to send a message directly to everyone who has been following his story and asking about him.

For those just learning about Jay, he says he was born in The Bahamas, came to Florida around age 6 and spent more than 20 years in the United States, where he grew up and built his boxing career. He says he had never lived in Haiti and has no family or established support system there.

After arriving in Cap-Haïtien on Thursday following his deportation, his story quickly gained attention, and many of you wanted to know how he was doing and what would happen to him next.

Credit: @HaitianAmericans fb group


r/haiti 8h ago

LIFE IN HAITI Rent a place in Haiti

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r/haiti 1d ago

FOOD Haitian cuisine will always remain the first choice of Haitians.

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r/haiti 9h ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Et si la prochaine Haïti était aussi une Haïti technologique ?

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À l’approche des élections de fin 2026, beaucoup de discussions vont naturellement porter sur la sécurité, l’économie, l’emploi, l’éducation, les infrastructures et la gouvernance.

Mais il y a une question que nous devrions peut-être poser davantage :

Quelle place la technologie doit-elle occuper dans la construction de la prochaine Haïti ?

Pas la technologie comme gadget. Pas simplement « avoir plus d’ordinateurs » ou lancer quelques applications. Je parle de digitaliser réellement le fonctionnement du pays. Une administration capable de fournir des services en ligne.

Des écoles qui enseignent réellement les compétences numériques et pas seulement l’informatique comme matière secondaire. Des entreprises capables d'utiliser des outils numériques pour produire davantage et atteindre de nouveaux marchés. Des systèmes de santé capables de mieux gérer les données et les dossiers.

Une agriculture qui peut bénéficier des données, de l'automatisation et de l'IA. Des systèmes permettant de suivre les dépenses publiques et de renforcer la transparence.

Des jeunes qui peuvent créer des entreprises technologiques depuis Haïti et travailler pour le marché haïtien comme pour le marché international.

Et surtout, une population qui comprend la technologie et peut participer à sa construction, au lieu de rester uniquement consommatrice des solutions développées ailleurs.

La technologie ne va évidemment pas résoudre à elle seule les problèmes d'Haïti. Mais je pense qu'il serait dangereux de construire la « nouvelle Haïti » en considérant la transformation numérique comme une question secondaire.

Si nous parlons aujourd'hui de ce que nous voulons voir après les élections de 2026, pourquoi ne pas inclure une véritable vision technologique dans cette discussion ?

Qu'est-ce que vous aimeriez voir changer technologiquement en Haïti au cours des 5 à 10 prochaines années ?

Et surtout :

Quel serait, selon vous, le premier problème que la technologie devrait aider à résoudre ?

— NexTech Haïti


r/haiti 16h ago

NEWS Hell in Haitian Creole please Spoiler

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What it is yo what'stranslate please 🥺 up


r/haiti 1d ago

CULTURE Press conference to welcome the young Grenadiers under 14 years of age who have once again flown the Haitian flag.

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r/haiti 1d ago

LANGUAGE (KREYOL) Free Haitian Creole group classes

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r/haiti 1d ago

LANGUAGE (KREYOL) Essential Haitian Creole Expressions & Sayings (With English Meanings) 🇭🇹

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r/haiti 1d ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Noam Chomsky - The Crucifixion of Haiti

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From 1997, but still an informative talk with important points about "odious debt" and other topics.
Does anyone happen to know who the Haitian woman is who does the introduction, or who the Haitian man is who answers questions during the Q&A?


r/haiti 2d ago

COMEDY Un-Serious Sunday : Some high culture courtesy of Haitian IG.

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r/haiti 1d ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION For those who managed to get a visa to travel outside Haiti, how did you do it?

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A friend of mine is trying to get a visa to come to Italy but it almost seem impossible, can someone tell me how you did it?


r/haiti 2d ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Former president and terrorist financier Martelly registered to vote.

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Ket mesye gade on jwet neg yo ap jwe nan figi moun😭yo pran pep Haitian pou imbecile vre wi. Hmm


r/haiti 1d ago

LIFE IN HAITI Bel video kap montre Haiti.

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r/haiti 2d ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Anyone else’s Haitian parents have a hoarding issue?

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I recently saw video where they spoke about immigrant parents having this issue. The lady claimed it was due to scarcity mindset….other ethnicities In the comments were agreeing with her.

Instead of having a yard sale or throwing it away, they store it inside the garage or place it in a corner. My house was always clean but it was just the interior decor that bothered me. Now that i live alone, i prefer my living space to look “empty “ with minimalist decor.