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Cayes

British  
/ keɪ, kaj /

noun

  1. short for Les Cayes

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The majority of new arrivals have settled in cities like Les Cayes, Jérémie and Léogâne, with more than half of Haitians interviewed saying they chose to relocate to the south because they’re originally from there.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

Children ran out of school buildings in Les Cayes and "people were terrified," even though there was no damage, according to one resident.

From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2022

Mr. Moïse also kept in touch with his associate, Mr. Daniel, who had opened a hotel in Les Cayes, a coastal city in the south, an official and a relative said.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2021

When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in August, the worst affected city was Les Cayes - his hometown.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2021

I’ve seen live dancers before, at folklore festivals in Port-au-Prince and Les Cayes.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi