Category Archives: Haitian News

Manigat, Martelly kept to script in rare debate for for Haiti presidency

Haiti presidential candidates offer little clarity on policies Wednesday in a televised presidential debate.

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Haiti’s next president expected to revive military, worrying some who recall past with dread

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Their military fatigues faded and their grizzled faces stern, the squad of veterans barks out orders to rows of young men and women who sweat as they run through exercises under the blazing Caribbean sun.

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Haiti Earthquake: One Year Later (Part 1)

On the Ground in Haiti: Mark Summer is co-founder and chief innovation officer at Inveneo, a San Francisco-based nonprofit whose mission is to get communications technology to people in developing nations.

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Unplugged for Haiti

York, PA – While staying in the mountains of Haiti, Katie and Andrew Sprich of Springettsbury Township lived without electricity, running water and indoor toilets for four days.

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Haiti wants Canada’s help prosecuting Duvalier

The Haitian government wants Canada’s help in prosecuting former dictator Jean-Claude (Baby Doc) Duvalier for crimes against his country.

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Haiti celebrates its first post-quake Carnival

Thousands fill streets as Haiti tries to get back to good times; Some wonder if country is ready to celebrate

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Haiti is highlighted by the St. Tammany Art Association

It’s possible to understand some aspects of the culture and character of the people in stories of Haiti seen through the eyes of Louisiana residents.

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Haiti carnival turns dark as it returns after quake

Carnival has returned to Haiti, a year after the devastating earthquake, but this time it is darker and more menacing rippling with violent undertones as Haitians seek to exorcise their demons.

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Haiti candidate Martelly lost three S. Florida properties to foreclosure

Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly has a list of liens and foreclosures in South Florida, which he says were the products of bad investments.

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Haiti relief efforts continue

A year and seven weeks after the earthquake that devastated Haiti, there are several local people trying in different ways to help the country recover. There are efforts to bring Haiti solar power, clean water, clinics and schools.

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