A violent storm is sweeping the area. High winds, lightning strikes, thunder….a classic thunderstorm that is dropping a wild deluge of water on an already soaked scene. Two hours ago, another fast moving storm left 4 inches of accumulated water on our flat roof. The drains were plugged by leafs. We are located on...
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With economic problems piling up at home, Venezuela has emerged as a big player and big spender in the Haitian recovery effort. BY JIM WYSS jwyss@miamiherald.com LEOGANE, Haiti — Venezuela’s first flag was stitched together on the shores of Haiti in 1806 before being carried across the Caribbean by revolutionary hero Francisco de Miranda....
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Johnathan Katz-Baltimore SUN Associated Press Writer 6:04 PM EDT, June 30, 2010 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s president on Wednesday rejected U.S. Senate recommendations on holding an election for his successor, brushing off criticism that the current process will leave the shattered country without a credible leader. A report issued this month by Sen....
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Jamaica Observer Monday, July 05, 2010 MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for “transparent and credible” presidential elections in Haiti later this year. “The upcoming November elections will also be fundamental for ensuring Haiti’s democratic future. It is essential that they are transparent and credible,” said Ban, the...
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Monday, 05 July 2010 09:18 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham is pictured with former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday, June 28, 2010. The Prime Minister met Mr. Aristide during his recent visit to South Africa as a guest of FIFA. Mr. Aristide, currently...
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