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When news broke that Haitian energy magnate Dimitri Vorbe had been detained by U.S. immigration authorities, one of the earliest public reactions came from Joverlein Moïse, son of the late President Jovenel Moïse. His message was brief but powerful: “Nou sonje mwen te di nou? Ti pa, Ti pa…” which translates to “Do you remember I told you? Step by step.” https://youtu.be/poLK2tTXA0E Joverlein’s words carried the weight of history. In framing Vorbe’s arrest as a gradual but inevitable downfall, he reminded the public that justice, even when delayed, has its way of catching up. The phrase “Ti pa, Ti pa”…
It looks like karma finally caught up with one of Haiti’s most notorious businessmen. Dimitri Vorbe, the executive vice president of SOGENER and longtime energy mogul, is now sitting in ICE custody in Florida. According to official ICE records, Vorbe is being held at Krome North Service Processing Center, and his status is very clear: “in custody.” For decades, Haitians have accused Vorbe and his company of literally keeping the country in the dark while padding their own pockets. Through SOGENER, Vorbe became synonymous with Haiti’s broken energy sector. Ordinary people went without electricity while he raked in millions from…
When Disney owned ABC decided to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! it triggered more than just the temporary silence of a late night talk show host. It set off a firestorm that raises deep questions about censorship free speech and corporate responsibility in the United States. Across social media thousands of users expressed anger at what they view as a corporate cave in to political pressure. Hashtags calling for boycotts of Disney+ Hulu and other Disney owned platforms began trending. Reports indicate that searches for “cancel Disney Plus” surged to their highest point in over a year and Disney’s own cancellation…
Darline Desca has been stirring conversation all month, and now she’s channeling all of it into her art. On September 14 she dropped an audio teaser across her social media platforms announcing the release of an upcoming, still-untitled single set for September 27, 2025, exclusively on her app. A week later, on September 21, she raised the stakes with a striking video teaser that has the entire Haitian music industry talking. https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcheyna/video/7553022173280030007?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7540308309985019423 The teaser is not just hype. It is layered with the voices of media personalities and internet trolls who have been criticizing her ever since her controversial poolside…
The memorial service for Charlie Kirk was meant to be a moment of mourning, reflection, and unity. Erika Kirk, his widow, set the tone with a powerful call for peace, forgiveness, and compassion. Standing before the crowd, she made it clear that hatred cannot be the answer to hatred, and in a remarkable act of grace, she even forgave the man accused of killing her husband. It was an emotional, human moment that embodied the values of love and healing. https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcheyna/video/7552969260088167735?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7540308309985019423 But what followed exposed a much darker vision for the country, one that is being pushed by Donald Trump…
One of my favorite things to do when I’m in Florida is frequent Haitian restaurants. Being from New York City, most of the restaurants out here are gentrified or infused with things I’m not a fan of, so whenever I’m in Florida I make it a point to support Haitian restaurants. This is why this report hit me hard. When people trust you with their palate and stomach the least you can do is not kill them. Rat droppings can kill you! And yet here we are. https://youtu.be/hzzNpv2u8o0 Ah, the magic of Miami cuisine. Sun, sand, cocktails, and apparently a…
Here we go again. Just when it seemed like the lesson had been learned, federal prosecutors in Florida have once again uncovered a massive scheme involving fake nursing diplomas. Operation Nightingale Part I, which made headlines on January 25, 2023, exposed dozens of individuals and multiple for-profit nursing schools that had been selling fraudulent transcripts and diplomas. The outrage was loud, and the warnings were clear: stop the fraud or face justice. One would think these schools would have taken steps to correct their wrongs, but instead they doubled down, continuing to churn out false credentials as though nothing had…
Cardi B has shared joyful news with her fans, revealing that she is expecting her fourth child, her first with NFL star Stefon Diggs. The announcement came during an interview on CBS Mornings on September 17, where the rapper confirmed that she is preparing to welcome the baby before February 2026. The timing aligns closely with her upcoming arena tour, Little Miss Drama, as well as the release of her new album, Am I The Drama?, scheduled for September 19. https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcheyna/video/7551065093249715469?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7540308309985019423 The Bronx-born rapper, already a mother to Kulture, Wave, and Blossom from her previous marriage to Offset, opened up…
On September 16, 2025, the Swiss Cooperation in Haiti inaugurated its new office in Montagne Noire, reaffirming its commitment to the Haitian people. But as the applause fades, a question lingers: did Swiss Cooperation really help Haiti? The answer is yes, but with important limits. Swiss Cooperation, officially the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has been active in Haiti for nearly two decades. After the 2010 earthquake, it played a visible role in emergency relief and reconstruction, financing shelters, distributing survival kits, and helping rebuild communities shattered by disaster. Its presence was also felt after Hurricane Matthew in…
878 A few dozen people attended the emotional funeral service of Konpa artist Gary Didier Perez, who was laid to rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, following a service at the Holy Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Trenton, New Jersey. His brother and one of his children were there for his final farewell. Though the turnout was small, the service was heartfelt and beautiful, filled with love, music, and prayers that honored his life and legacy. Gary Didier Perez was a talented Konpa artist whose voice and presence touched many in the Haitian music community. Known for his passion for…