Haiti’s total abortion ban might finally be eradicated with a revised penal code scheduled to take effect in June 2024.

If implemented, the new provisions would dramatically change the legal framework regarding abortion and significantly improve the country’s current protections for pregnant people. However, abortion rights advocates have raised concerns about the conditions under which people will be able to access legal abortions, as well as the ability of the reforms to stay in effect over the long term.

A Haitian kidnapping survivor is haunted by the long after her release and leaving Haiti

As gang warfare, fuel shortages, kidnappings and other crises cripple Haiti, it’s hard to push the Caribbean country as a tourist destination. But that’s exactly what a group of Haitian Americans is trying to do.

Along with party planners from South Florida, the group is hosting a lavish pop-up picnic with hundreds of guests elegantly dressed in white converging on a secret location in one of the Caribbean nation’s most historic cities to share a meal. Under the theme “Reimagine Haiti,” Le Dîner en Blanc in Haiti — “the dinner in white” — returns to the country’s tourist calendar on Saturday at an undisclosed location in the northern city of Cap-Haïtien.

As the rhythms of Jamaican music echoed beneath their feet, the crowd’s laughter and rejoicing filled the air Saturday at Miramar Regional Park.

The Jamaica Emancipendence Ole Time Fair, hosted by Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam, was one of several events taking place across South Florida over the weekend to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th year of independence and emancipation from Great Britain.

August 6 marks Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence, since the former colony gained freedom from Great Britain in 1962.

In South Florida, the Consul General of Jamaica in Miami, Oliver Mair, kicked off the celebrations on May 5 at the Miramar Cultural Center, alongside U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz and Jamaica’s portfolio minister, the Honorable Olivia Grange, who praised the contribution of Jamaicans in Florida to Jamaica. Much more is planned this weekend.

Haitian landowners who plan to leave the country to escape violence and economic stagnation are struggling to sell their homes and lands. The reason: Potential buyers are fleeing, too.

Top Pan American Health Organization officials expressed growing concerns about the spread of monkeypox across the Americas on Wednesday, reporting nearly 5,300 cases across 18 countries and territories.

His act of service has enabled hundreds of Gold Star children to attend college. But with a recent prestigious recognition, David Kim expects to help thousands more.

Kim, 56, who lives in Miami Beach and New York, received the “Veteran of the Year” award during the annual Miami resident is named ‘Veteran of the Year’ for his service to Gold Star familiesilitary Times Service Members of the Year award ceremony on July 12 for the support his organization, Children of Fallen Patriots, provides to kids who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

The number of Haitian-American candidates running for the Miami-Dade County Commission seat for District 2 is raising some concerns in the community about a split vote during the August election.

Some Haitian-American residents have expressed concerns about having four Haitian-American candidates vying in the commission race because they worry that the votes will be divided, making it easier for one of the two non-Haitian candidates to win.

Renel Noel, 69, who devoted much of his life to helping his homeland by raising money for humanitarian needs, purchasing an ambulance and installing a water system to provide drinking water for his fellow Haitians, died during a new effort to improve the traveling conditions in the northwest region of his country.

Restaurant staffing shortages aren't new, but many Upper West Side restaurants are reporting more acute retention problems.

Though live entertainment took a big blow this year due to COVID-19, UWG’s theatre company offered virtual performances to keep theatre alive.

The University Writing Center (UWC) quickly adapted to change by expanding its accessibility when faced with the challenges of COVID-19.

Since early October, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) has held several movie screenings over the weekends as part of the Weekends West Georgia (WWG) Cinema selection in the Townsend Center.

UWG canceled the Fall 2020 Graduation Fair because of COVID-19. The fair is intended for soon-to-be graduates to receive tickets and information about the upcoming commencement.

UWG actively tries to provide the safest campus possible to its students. According to the Clery Act Coordinator Lt. Mike Keener, current crime rates are extremely low.

UWG’s annual crime statistics report is easily accessible for students to track criminal activity on campus in order to stay safe.

Dr. Tressa Kelly taught for 20 years as a college professor before embarking on this new adventure alongside her husband, UWG President Kelly.

U.S. Senate candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock turned to young Americans to consolidate support in his campaign for Georgia’s upcoming Senate election.

Several faculty members voiced their concerns regarding the formation of the College of Arts, Culture and Scientific Inquiry during the virtual Faculty Senate meeting on Sept. 11.

International student Capucine Doucet was looking forward to great fulfillment and joy as a graduate student at UWG. Her letter of admission was the first successful step towards her goal, but when the pandemic struck, Capucine experienced firsthand the negative impact of COVID-19 when she had to cancel her return to UWG.

The former College of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics have merged to form the College of Arts, Culture and Scientific Inquiry at UWG.