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  • Modest gains mark Haitian leader's 1st year

    Port-Au-Prince, Haiti News
    12 May 2012 | 12:32 pm
    President Barack Obama honored the nation's top police officers on Saturday, paying tribute to their sacrifices and "quiet courage" in the line of duty.

  • Haiti: Death by “Clairin”

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    Janine Mendes-Franco
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:29 am
    “In early 2011, a dozen people died after drinking ‘clairin' – a traditional Haitian alcohol drink – made with methanol in the Fond Baptiste region, north of the capital. Another 20 or so were blinded or paralyzed”: Haiti Grassroots Watch learns that “judicial, health and commerce authorities have not investigated who was responsible for the tragedy” and that “the production and sale of clairin – and ‘fake clairin' – continues with no regulation”, saying: “The tragedy could occur again at any moment, on an even larger…

  • UN concert planned to aid slave trade memorial

    MiamiHerald.com: Haiti
    14 May 2012 | 8:14 pm
    A gala concert in the United Nations General Assembly Hall on Tuesday will raise funds for a planned monument to the transatlantic slave trade, an initiative being spearheaded by Caribbean and African nations.

  • Haiti quake victim's Mom 'aches' over BU tragedy - Boston Herald

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    15 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    Haiti quake victim's Mom 'aches' over BU tragedyBoston HeraldBy Jessica Heslam Britney Gengel was ready to “take on the world” when she headed to Haiti with more than a dozen college classmates and professors to help the poor. The 19-year-old from Rutland set foot in Port-au-Prince on a Monday — and then the

  • Haiti: Where Has All the Money Gone? : Center for Global Development : Publications http://t.co/nfX5yxMy via @CGDev

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    16 May 2012 | 6:15 am
    Haiti: Where Has All the Money Gone? : Center for Global Development : Publications http://t.co/nfX5yxMy via @CGDev
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  • Haiti quake victim's Mom 'aches' over BU tragedy - Boston Herald

    15 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    Haiti quake victim's Mom 'aches' over BU tragedyBoston HeraldBy Jessica Heslam Britney Gengel was ready to “take on the world” when she headed to Haiti with more than a dozen college classmates and professors to help the poor. The 19-year-old from Rutland set foot in Port-au-Prince on a Monday — and then the

  • Haitian-Dominican Friendship Concert at Baird Auditorium - Washington City Paper

    15 May 2012 | 11:05 pm
    Washington City PaperHaitian-Dominican Friendship Concert at Baird AuditoriumWashington City PaperBy Steve Kiviat • May 11, 2012 Relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic are better than they once were: In the 1840s, the former French colony tried to annex the former Spanish colony, and in the 1930s, the Dominican President ordered the

  • In Haiti, a New Stadium Will Rise - New York Times (blog)

    15 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    New York Times (blog)In Haiti, a New Stadium Will RiseNew York Times (blog)By JACK BELL DelosConstruction will begin later this year on a soccer stadium in Cité Soleil, Haiti. From the rubble, literally, of the earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, plans to build the first professional soccer stadium in the country

  • Haiti's new prime minister says new mining legislation being drafted to ... - Washington Post

    15 May 2012 | 7:59 pm
    Haiti's new prime minister says new mining legislation being drafted to Washington PostPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The Haitian government is drafting legislation for the newly emerging mining industry to help this impoverished Caribbean nation reap benefits, the new prime minister said Tuesday. Laurent Lamothe, who saw his Cabinet and and more »

  • RPI students helping Haiti - YNN Hudson Valley

    15 May 2012 | 5:57 pm
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRPI students helping HaitiYNN Hudson ValleyA group of students from RPI lend a helping hand to Haiti. When that devastating earthquake hit back in 2010, 30 orphans had to move outside the country's capital city, but our Solomon Syed tells us how the Engineers for a Sustainable World are using Rensselaer Students Build Sustainable Bedroom for Haitian OrphanageRensselaer Polytechnic Instituteall 3 news articles »
 
 
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  • Caribbean: Supporting Our Mothers

    Janine Mendes-Franco
    15 May 2012 | 3:18 pm
    Mother's Day, celebrated this past weekend all across the Caribbean, was a hot topic of discussion with regional bloggers - or rather, mothers were. From posts of admiration and thanks to accounts of how women regularly defy oppression, it was a mixed bag, but one that mothers everywhere would have been happy to sample from… To mark the occasion, TALLAWAH “rang up a few Jamaican celeb moms to get responses to the day’s most pressing query: Is having a child the best thing you’ve ever done?” The responses are worth a read. Compatriot Nadine, Unscripted referred to her…

  • Haiti: Raoul Peck & the 2012 Cannes Festival

    Fabienne Flessel
    30 Apr 2012 | 8:01 am
    The award-winning Haitian movie director and once Haitian Minister of Culture, Raoul Peck [Fr], has been chosen to be a member of the jury of the world-famous Cannes International Film Festival, according to hpnhaiti [Fr]. Written by Fabienne Flessel · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper

  • Haiti: Death by “Clairin”

    Janine Mendes-Franco
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:29 am
    “In early 2011, a dozen people died after drinking ‘clairin' – a traditional Haitian alcohol drink – made with methanol in the Fond Baptiste region, north of the capital. Another 20 or so were blinded or paralyzed”: Haiti Grassroots Watch learns that “judicial, health and commerce authorities have not investigated who was responsible for the tragedy” and that “the production and sale of clairin – and ‘fake clairin' – continues with no regulation”, saying: “The tragedy could occur again at any moment, on an even larger…

  • This Week in the Caribbean Blogosphere

    Janine Mendes-Franco
    20 Apr 2012 | 7:07 pm
    In last week's summary of the regional blogosphere, a young comtemporary artist from Barbados made the observation that the region is “more than the beach and coconuts.” Here's a round-up of what Caribbean netizens were talking about this week, with not one mention of beaches or coconuts… Jamaica Jamaican bloggers were understandably excited about the launch of the Bob Marley movie yesterday, which also happened to be International Weed Day. Cucumber Juice, who already “saw the new documentary about Bob Marley as part of the 2012 DC International Film…

  • Video: Nonprofits Show Their Work Through Award Winning Videos

    Juliana Rincón Parra
    5 Apr 2012 | 6:59 pm
    Winners for the 6th Annual doGooder Non Profit Video Awards were announced on 5 April, 2012. Following, the winning videos for the 4 different categories: small, medium and large organizations and best storytelling, and the 4 winning films in the fearless category. For the wmall organization award, the winner was Protect the Defenders, an organization that honors, supports, and gives voice to people serving in the US military services who have been raped or sexually assaulted by fellow service members. For the medium organization award, the prize went to Solid Women, a video made by…
 
 
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  • Haiti to regulate mining industry

    16 May 2012 | 1:17 am
    The Haitian government is drafting legislation for the newly emerging mining industry to help this impoverished Caribbean nation reap benefits, the new prime minister said.Laurent Lamothe, who saw ...

  • In Haiti, a New Stadium Will Rise

    16 May 2012 | 12:06 am
    From the rubble, literally, of the earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, plans to build the first professional soccer stadium in the country are taking shape. The appropriately ...

  • Haiti quake victim's Mom 'aches' over BU tragedy

    16 May 2012 | 12:06 am
    B ritney Gengel was ready to "take on the world" when she headed to Haiti with more than a dozen college classmates and professors to help the poor. The 19-year-old from Rutland set foot ...

  • Mining laws being drafted

    15 May 2012 | 8:07 pm
    Haiti's new prime minister says his government is drafting legislation on a newly emerging mining industry to ensure the impoverished Caribbean nation reaps its fair ...

  • Post-Quake Haiti Severely Dependent on Private Sector

    15 May 2012 | 7:34 pm
    WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 (IPS) - More than two years after the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, NGOs and private contractors are continuing to provide 80 percent of the country's social ...
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  • MTV CRIB HAITI EDITION

    13 May 2012 | 11:37 am
    MTV CRIB HAITI EDITION THE REAL MTV CRIB HAITI EDITION From: connectxpress Views: 38 1 ratings Time: 06:54 More in Entertainment

  • Haiti Relief Fund Oversees a Primary School in Falaise, Croix-Des-Bouquets

    9 May 2012 | 4:21 pm
    Haiti Relief Fund Oversees a Primary School in Falaise, Croix-Des-Bouquets April 17, 2012 Haiti Relief Fund oversees a primary school in Falaise, Croix-Des-Bouquets. As education is the predictor for success, Haiti Relief Fund is dedicated in improving education for our children in Haiti. The children in Haiti need your help for a better tomorrow. www.HaitiReliefFund.org From: haitirelieffund Views: 91 0 ratings Time: 05:01 More in Nonprofits & Activism

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    5 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    HAITI CHERIE STEVY MAHY FEAT JAMES GERMAIN OFFICIAL VIDEO HAITI CHERIE 'S NEW STEVY MAHY VIDEO DIRECTED BY YVETOT GOUIN, SHOT ENTIRELY ON LOCATION IN PORT AU PRINCE , HAITI DOWNLOAD THE SONG HERE : itunes.apple.com From: loshebed Views: 25355 273 ratings Time: 05:54 More in Music

  • Haiti Relief Fund Oversees The Construction of The William Eisenberg Community School of Bedon

    4 May 2012 | 4:16 pm
    Haiti Relief Fund Oversees The Construction of The William Eisenberg Community School of Bedon January 21, 2012 Haiti Relief Fund oversees the construction of The William Eisenberg Community School in Bedon, Morne a Chandelle south east of Haiti. 90% of the population don't know how to read and write especially in the remote rural area of Haiti. Haiti Relief Fund's goal is to build primary schools for under privileged children throughout these mountains. Education is the predictor for success, the children in Haiti need your help. www.HaitiReliefFund.org From: haitirelieffund Views:…

  • Haiti Relief Fund Oversees a School Project in Angibeau 16th Section Communal South East of

    4 May 2012 | 12:38 am
    Haiti Relief Fund Oversees a School Project in Angibeau 16th Section Communal South East of January 21, 2012 Haiti Relief Fund oversees a school project in Agibeau, 16th Section Communal, south east of Haiti. This school is operating under a tent and not fit for a school. Haiti Relief Fund is planning to build a primary school for the children in the communities of Angibeau. The children in Haiti need your help. www.HaitiReliefFund.org From: haitirelieffund Views: 93 0 ratings Time: 03:17 More in Nonprofits & Activism
 
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    Port-Au-Prince, Haiti News

  • Haiti's new PM: Mining laws being drafted

    15 May 2012 | 9:08 pm
    Court records show George Zimmerman had a pair of black eyes, a nose fracture and two cuts to the back of his head after the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

  • Haiti's wannabe soldiers meet with leader

    14 May 2012 | 8:55 pm
    Haiti President Michel Martelly speaks during a news conference at the National Press Club April 21, 2011 in Washington, D.C. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Some former Haitian soldiers who want to be soldiers again say they met with President Michel Martelly while he ran for office and he promised them he would restore the military.

  • Getting Greater Value from Post-Quake Aid to Haiti

    14 May 2012 | 4:55 pm
    The January 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, killed over 220,000 people, displaced several million, and flattened much of the capital, Port Au Prince, also unleashed a tsunami of outside assistance.

  • Modest gains mark Haitian leader's 1st year

    12 May 2012 | 12:32 pm
    President Barack Obama honored the nation's top police officers on Saturday, paying tribute to their sacrifices and "quiet courage" in the line of duty.

  • Haiti to vaccinate 95 percent of children under 10

    7 May 2012 | 10:07 pm
    Measles, mumps and polio are diseases that have largely been eradicated in the U.S. In the developing world, however, most parents often can't afford to get shots for their children.
 
 
 
 
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