Port-au-Prince, June 26, 2025 - During a ceremony held at the El Rancho Hotel, the Haïti Wonderland website haitiwonderland.ht was named the best Creole website using the .ht national domain for 2025. This prestigious award was presented at the national competition "Pi bon sit an kreyòl ki sèvi ak domèn .ht," organized by ISOC Haïti (Internet Society) and the Fondation Rezo pou Devlopman Dirab Ayiti (FRDDH).
A competition to promote the Creole language and the .ht national domain
This competition aims to encourage local technology initiatives to adopt the .ht national domain, the digital symbol of Haitian identity on the internet. Several web platforms from across the country participated in this competition, showcasing content in Creole, a rich, expressive, and unifying language.
The objective is clear: to promote the use of Creole and strengthen the presence of the .ht domain on the global digital scene.
The .ht domain
The .ht domain, managed by the FDS/FRDDH Consortium, is a TLD (Top Level Domain) reserved for Haiti. Open for registration without restriction, it is available to any individual or business worldwide. For example, there were 3,371 .ht domains registered as of October 31, 2022. For more information, visit: https://haitiwonderland.com/post/haiti/technologie/l-evolution-et-l-impact-du-domaine-de-premier-niveau-ht/21
The 3 Best Creole Websites Using .ht
1. haitiwonderland.ht – A Positive Showcase of Haïti on the Web
Launched in January 2023 by Appolon Guy Alain, Haïti Wonderland is a civic and patriotic platform whose mission is to change Haiti’s image on the internet. Through the massive production of SEO-optimized content—articles, photos, and videos—the site helps to create an inspiring, modern, and authentic image of the country.
2. espas.com.ht – Finding a home made easy
Developed by the CodeCamp Dev Team, co-founded by Mykel Saintpreux and Pierre Sheulder, EspasLink allows Haitians to quickly find land and housing. A practical, 100% Creole application that modernizes real estate searches in Haiti.
3. tekpaw.ht – Tech in Creole!
Tekpaw is a technology blog, one of the few of its kind written entirely in Creole. It makes tech accessible to all and encourages digital learning in the local language.
Recognition of Haitian digital creativity
This ceremony brought together major players in the digital sector, all committed to promoting Creole online. The event is part of the global Universal Acceptance movement, which advocates for equitable representation of all languages and national domains on digital platforms.
This is a major step forward for Haiti’s digital sector. Promoting our language and identity online also means affirming our place in the digital world. , ISOC Haiti
Haïti Wonderland’s victory underscores the importance of creating quality local digital content, rooted in the Haitian language and culture. This award marks an important step in building a strong, inclusive, and representative Haitian internet. A source of pride for an entire nation!
