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Frankétienne, the Nobel Prize Winner

Frankétienne is the stage name of the man who officially bore the name Jean-Pierre Basilic Dantor. He was born in the Artibonite department of Haïti on April 12, 1936. His father, who did not recognize him at birth, was, according to his own account, an American industrialist who had come to do business in Haiti, and his mother was an Artibonite farmer. This makes Frank a similar case to the great Jamaican artist Bob Marley, who had a typical story, in addition to the fact that both men made their country known abroad and left their mark on their land from within through their art. Frank died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Delmas, his home town for decades. He was about to celebrate his 89th birthday.

Launch in Haiti: The “Zanmi Lanati Club” is committed to the climate

At the initiative of students Savela Jacques Berenji and Louino Robillard, the first two Haitians to have integrated the diploma program initiated by “SUNX, Climate Friendly Travel (CFT) and the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), the “ Club Zanmi Lanati” was officially launched on Saturday July 13, 2024, in Haiti, in Delmas 66. More than thirty young people took part in the initiative whose objective, among other things, is to combat climate change, promote responsible tourism, train citizens (ecological tourists) and encourage the creation of tourist and cultural wealth for sustainable development, according to the initiators.

MUSES: The Exhibition Celebrating Haitian Women Through Art

From March 8 to 21, 2025, the Emmanuel Charlemagne Municipal Cultural Center welcomes a vibrant and emotional celebration of femininity with MUSES, a unique exhibition as part of Women’s Fortnight. This event delves into the very essence of Haitian women, representing them in all their complexity, strength, and beauty through the works of four exceptional artists. Let yourself be swept away by this unique artistic experience that invites you to rediscover women in a new light!

No need to wait for summer: Enjoy Haiti’s beaches all year round!

Imagine a place where summer never ends, where each dawn brings the promise of a day bathed in light. A place where the waves tirelessly murmur their melody on shores of gold and ivory, where time seems suspended in an eternal promise of warmth and beauty. The sun, faithful lover, caresses with its golden rays 1,700 kilometers of coastline, drawing a living picture where the cerulean blue of the ocean blends into the infinite azure of the sky. This paradise is not a mirage, it is Haiti, jewel of the Antilles, which opens its arms to you all year round. While in many regions of the world, access to beaches is often limited to the summer period, Haïti stands out for its beaches accessible all year round. Located in the Caribbean, this tropical destination offers pristine shores and turquoise waters that invite relaxation and adventure, whatever the season. Are you ready to experience an endless summer? Haïti extends its arms to you, and believe us, it’s an embrace you won’t want to let go of. Let’s find out together why this jewel of the West Indies deserves its place at the top of your list of dream destinations.

The KOJES Jèn Soley Festival: A Place for Cultural Exchange and Encounters

KOJES is a non-profit youth association founded in November 2020 in Cité Soleil, the largest slum in Haïti and the Caribbean. From its inception, KOJES has been committed to promoting education, culture, and training through various initiatives. One of its flagship projects is a space for social and cultural debate that has allowed many young people to meet and discuss social issues. Although the clashes that resumed in Cité Soleil in September 2022 temporarily halted this section, KOJES was able to recover by launching the KOJES letter-writing competition, aimed at reestablishing this precious connection between young people through literature. Today, the association is embarking on a new challenge with the Jèn Soley Festival, which will take place from September 20 to 22, 2025, under the evocative theme: "Saying to Exist." Among the guests participating in this festival are the renowned Lyonel Trouillot, the talented poet Carl Henry Burrin, the young slam poet Pacôme Emmanuel, the novelist Louis Bernard Henry, the poet Inima Jeudi, and the young poet Adlyne Bonhomme.

Discover the cultural richness of Haiti

Haiti, often nicknamed "the Pearl of the Antilles", is a Caribbean island nation that shines with its cultural wealth. This richness is the result of a unique blend of African, French, Spanish and indigenous influences, shaped by a tumultuous history and remarkable resilience. Let’s explore together the varied facets of this vibrant and profound culture.

Haiti: Is buying votes to be elected a form of corruption or political strategy?

The democratic political system requires the active participation of citizens in the management of the city. Everyone freely expresses their opinion for harmonious management of society. Generally the choices are made from the organization of free and honest elections. However, sometimes candidates use diverted means to achieve their ends. Can we consider this act as a form of corruption or a political strategy? In a democratic society, the organization of elections at regular intervals is an imperative. Managers are generally elected by the majority of voters, which ensures them a certain legitimacy within the framework of government management. Today, more and more, around the world, the elections are controlled by economic power. This sector gives a lot of silver to candidates who often buy the media services in order to have certain visibility through mass communication means (radio, VAT, Internet, etc.) and do without constraints Many very expensive trips, which require enormous capital. By the way, the possibility that a candidate with low financial means of being elected is increasingly reduced in Western societies. Despite everything, it is illegal to buy the votes of the voters. It is an act of corruption that should lead to criminal sanctions. No society can tolerate this practice which could hamper the degeneration of the democratic system and, consequently, of the electorate system. Civil society and human rights organizations must be vigilant in order to avoid these harmful drifts in the democratic system. In fact, the temptation to bribe the voters in order to access elective positions must be denounced as an act of corruption. In doing so, will lead to political dissenting between duty, and law, because citizens are called upon to freely choose the leaders of the city. Ultimately, the organization of the elections must be the fruit of consensus between the various groups of the social system. Managers must be chosen according to their ability to provide adequate answers to the problems of the company. They can still benefit from powerful financial means from other partners. But, giving voters directly money is a condemnable detective act which reduces the autonomy of action and thinking of voters. In this sense, the latter’s vote must reflect the desire to choose or build a fair, fair and favorable company.

What is the name of Haiti’s largest plateau?

Haiti’s largest plateau is the Central Plateau. This vast territory, located in the central region of the country, is an emblematic area of ​​Haiti’s environment, rich in natural resources, history, and agricultural potential. In this article, we will explore the characteristics of this plateau that make it an essential region for understanding Haiti.

Jacmel Carnival 2026: A major showcase of Haitian cultural creativity

Discover the Jacmel Carnival 2026, a jewel of Haitian culture, celebrating the country's creativity and authenticity! Follow us so you don't miss anything!