In a stray from previous policy, US immigration officials announced that Haitians who found refuge in the United States after the earthquake last year will be allowed to stay in the US legally for a fixed amount of time. Those who fled after the disaster can apply for temporary protected status from the US government, [...]
Wyclef Jean grazed by bullet in Haiti
March 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
Treated and released in Port-au-Prince
Wings of Hope, Haiti: One year after the earthquake
Jan. 11, 2011 Leave a Comment
With the anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake, I thought you might appreciate an update on Wings of Hope, Cotting’s sister school in Haiti. One year ago on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at 4:53 p.m. everything changed. In 34 seconds, an earthquake struck Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, killing 230,000, injuring 300,000, and [...]
Tomas misses direct hit with Haiti, but rains spread misery
Nov. 8, 2010 Leave a Comment
This is a dispatch from Partners in Health, the largest provider of health care in Haiti. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — To the great relief of all, Hurricane Tomas passed by Haiti over the weekend with less destructive force than had been feared. However, heavy rains greatly exacerbated miserable conditions and heightened cholera risks throughout Haiti. Partners [...]
Blast interview: Ludacris wins the “Battle of the Sexes”
March 1, 2010 Leave a Comment
Luda talks with Blast about his record that drops next week
Hope for Haiti is No. 1
Jan. 28, 2010 Leave a Comment
BIggest one-day album pre-order in iTunes history
Port-au-Prince in Pictures
Jan. 25, 2010 Leave a Comment
At 4:53 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2010, Haiti changed forever.
EarthTalk: Haitian earthquake? Prison food?
Jan. 25, 2010 Leave a Comment
Looking at the environmental impact of Haiti’s earthquake
Your World in Focus 11: Organized relief can save lives in Haiti
Jan. 22, 2010 Leave a Comment
Haiti. Just mentioning the country’s name makes people stop and listen, and hope what they hear is, for a change, good news. But there isn’t much in Haiti. People are dying preventable deaths, children are dying from broken bones. There is a lack of food, water and shelter for the Haitians.
Sundance 2010: Celebration in the midst of turmoil
Jan. 22, 2010 1 Comment
Sundance founder and legendary actor Robert Redford discusses the crisis in Haiti
AccuWeather.com: Haiti due for major hurricane
Jan. 15, 2010 Leave a Comment
As recovery efforts begin after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, AccuWeather.com reports that the Caribbean nation is also overdue for a major hurricane, said chief meteorologist and long range forecaster Joe Bastardi. In 1963, Hurricane Flora brought heavy rainfall and flooding to Haiti, damaging crops, buildings and trees. During that five year period in the [...]
Star-studded support: celebrities help Haiti
Jan. 14, 2010 Leave a Comment
Stars are reaching out to earthquake victims in Haiti
FBI warns of Haitian earthquake relief fraud
Jan. 13, 2010 Leave a Comment
In a statement released today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned people, particularly Internet users, to “apply a critical eye and do their due diligence” before responding to requests for money in relief of Tuesdays deadly 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti. “Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions [...]
