Le Matin

Port-au-Prince, Ouest Department, HaitiFrench

Established in 1908, this long-standing publication serves as a primary source of news and political analysis for Haiti’s Francophone intellectual and professional classes. It remains notable for its historical resilience through decades of national instability while maintaining a focus on critical coverage of Haitian governance and socio-economic affairs.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PORT-AU-PRINCE

French-language publications dominate the newspaper market in Haiti's capital, anchored by one of the oldest continuously published broadsheets in the Caribbean. Founded in 1898, Le Nouvelliste stands as the country's primary paper of record and most widely circulated daily. It is historically joined by Le Matin, a competing national daily established in 1907. Weekly publications such as Haiti Progres and the independent alternative news network Alter Presse provide additional political and social commentary for the region. Paperboy lists 5 newspapers in Port-au-Prince.