Tag: Caribbean News
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🇭🇹 Deadly gang attack leaves Haiti’s Kenscoff community reeling
A deadly gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti, killed residents and left others missing as armed men from the Viv Ansanm coalition raided the community late Sunday. Mayor Jean Massillon attributed the violence to the U.S.-designated terrorist group, while survivors highlighted the lack of effective police protection.The incident occurs amid severe insecurity, with gangs controlling an…
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🇭🇹 Haiti at a Crossroads: Can Security, Elections and National Unity Put the Country Back on Track?
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — August 21, 2026 — Haiti is approaching one of the most consequential moments in its modern history. After years of political instability, gang violence, displacement and economic hardship, the country is attempting to build a pathway back toward constitutional government and democratic elections. But the road ahead remains extremely difficult. Haiti is…
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🇯🇲Vybz Kartel and the Skin-Lightening Controversy: What’s Really in These Products and How Do They Affect the Skin?
Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has long been at the center of regional and international conversations about colorism, skin bleaching, and the commercialization of “lighter skin” as a beauty commodity. Over the years, Kartel has been publicly associated with a line of cosmetic and skin-brightening products—including soaps, creams, and astringents—marketed under the “Vybz” brand. His…