Haiti

UN reports 31 allegations of sex abuse and exploitation

United Nations - Muslimchronicle

The United Nations reported 31 new allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation in three months Friday, with nearly half of those involving staff or partner organizations of the UN refugee agency. From July to September, there were 12 new cases reported in six peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Liberia, Mali and SouthRead more

Hurricane Irma kills 10 in Caribbean, heads for Florida

Haiti - Musimchronicle

Hurricane Irma barreled toward vulnerable Haiti on Thursday after devastating a string of Caribbean islands and killing at least 10 people as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century took aim at Florida. With winds of around 185 miles per hour (290 km per hour), the storm has smashed through several small islands in the northeast CaribbeanRead more

Mohammed bin Rashid orders emergency airlift of relief supplies to Haiti

Dubai - Musimchronicle

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered an emergency airlift of relief supplies to Haiti, which is expected to be severely affected by Hurricane Irma. Following HH Sheikh Mohammed’s order, which came in response to a request from the United Nations World Food Programme and UNHRDRead more

Floods, injuries as Hurricane Irma lashes Haiti

Cap-Haïtien - Muslimchronicle

Torrential rain pounded Haiti on Thursday as monster Hurricane Irma roared past the country's northern coast, triggering flooding and injuries, local officials said. In the town of Ouanaminthe, on the border with the Dominican Republic, homes were flooded with up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) of water, according to the Haitian civil protection agency. Two people were injured when anRead more

In Irma's path, Haitians face storm's fury alone

Cap-Haïtien - Muslimchronicle

Inhabitants of Shada, a poor riverside community in northern Haiti, were surprised to learn that a massive, potentially catastrophic hurricane is headed their way. They are in mortal danger from Irma, now just hours away, but nobody had bothered to warn them. "I didn't know a hurricane was coming, because we don't get electricity here, so we can't get theRead more

David Beckham to launch RESPECT fragrance

London - Muslimchronicle

Sportsman David Beckham has announced the launch of his latest fragrance; RESPECT. Designed as an expression of a modern gentleman, RESPECT opens with notes of grapefruit, watermelon and fiery pink pepper, while the heart has a fusion of basil and lavender with cardamom, and finishes with vetiver, patchouli and moss. The vetiver featured in the cologne is responsibly sourced from Haiti and is certified asRead more

Haiti puts used soap to good use

Port-au-Prince - Muslimchronicle

A Haitian program to recycle used soap bars from luxury hotels has proven a win-win-win proposition, reducing waste, helping fight water-borne disease and giving employees like Magoiana Fremond the chance to send her kids to school and let them "eat every day." The project, simple but effective, has had a remarkable impact. Laure Bottinelli discovered the idea of soap-recycling whileRead more

Haiti Wants to Benefit from Morocco’s Electric Production Expertise

Rabat - Arab Today

Haitian foreign minister Pierrot Delienne voiced the wish of his country to benefit from the Moroccan expertise in relation with electric production, said a statement by the house of representatives. The Republic of Haiti aims to boost its production capacity by 60 megawatts within 5years, said Delienne in a meeting with speaker of the house of representatives Habid El MalkiRead more

UAE Ambassador to Cuba attends inauguration ceremony

Haiti - Arab Today

Badr Abdullah Al Matroushi, UAE Ambassador to Cuba on Tuesday attended the inauguration ceremony of the new President of Haiti Jovenel Moise. Al Matroushi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AlRead more

Road accident kills 20, injures scores in North Haiti

Mexico - ArabToday

At least 20 people were killed and scores injured on Sunday when a truck crashed into a passenger bus in a mountainous region of northern Haiti. Regional media citing Haiti's National Ambulance Service reported the accident took place in the morning in Monte Lacrete, in the north department of Artibonite. A photo of the incident, published by Peru's state newsRead more