Browsing: Haiti

Haiti’s premier carrier, Sunrise Airways is set to soar into the heart of the Caribbean, with Dominica emerging as a pivotal destination in its expanding network. Commencing operations on May 25th, the airline’s twin-turboprop EMB-120 aircraft will seamlessly link Antigua, Dominica, Saint Kitts, and Saint Lucia. This is in its bid to improve regional connectivity […]

Global Affairs Canada says it has helped more than 250 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their close relatives leave the country.

The government is also providing a charter flight for Canadians who are willing to pay a market rate to fly from the Dominican Republic to Montreal.

Earlier this month, a state of emergency and curfews were extended in Haiti. Watch video →

Canadian passport-holders are being offered a chance to leave as Haiti undergoes food shortages and escalating violence from armed gangs.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly confirms that Canada’s ambassador to Haiti will remain in the country. She emphasized that the decision conveys an important message to Haitians and Canadians.

A department spokesperson estimated that more than 30 U.S. citizens a day would be able to depart Haiti on multiple helicopter flights.

The United States on Wednesday flew citizens out of Haiti's violence-ravaged capital Port-au-Prince, with more evacuations expected as the crisis persists. This was disclosed by the State Department. The United States chartered a helicopter that took some 15 citizens from Port-au-Prince, which has been largely overtaken by armed gangs, to the […]

Only ‘essential personnel’ will remain at Canada’s embassy in Haiti as Ottawa says it is temporarily reducing the size of its mission in the Caribbean nation.

Persistent gang assaults have paralyzed Haiti for over a week and left it with decreasing supplies of essential items.