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Haiti’s president says much remains to do, concedes mistakes during first months in office

By Associated Press, Updated: Monday, January 9, 6:02 PM PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haitians still have much to do to recover from the 2010 earthquake, President Michel Martelly…

Posted in Earthquake/CHOLERA Govt Incompentece

Many question whether Haiti quake donations were put to best use

Two years after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, many complain that they haven’t seen where billions in donations were spent. By Frances Robles frobles@MiamiHerald.com Half…

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Haiti Outrage: UN Soldiers from Sex Assault Video Freed-Added COMMENTARY By Haitian-Truth

By MATTHEW MOSK, BRIAN ROSS (@brianross) and ANSEL HERZ Jan. 9, 2012 The case against five United Nations peacekeepers caught on tape in an alleged…

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Haiti’s Poverty: New York Times Op/Ed Misses Crucial Element

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, a fact which an op/ed in today’s New York Times notes is an inevitable catchphrase in…

Posted in Crime/Corruption Elections Govt Incompentece

Haiti: Millions Collected for Education ‘Nonexistent’ says Senator

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – On Tuesday, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Jocelerme Privert (Nippes/Inite), said that millions of dollars collected for education through…

Posted in Earthquake/CHOLERA

Amazing Timelapse of 30-Story Building Constructed In Only 360 Hours

Gizmodo reader Xian Min Zhang just sent me this impressive timelapse video from his company’s latest project: a 30-story tall, 183,000-square-foot hotel built in just…

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Haiti caught between prestige and misery

09 Jan 2012 15:25 Source: member // Malteser International – Germany When many people live cramped in a camp, safe drinking water and proper hygienic…

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A return to Haiti two years after earthquake stranded children in adoption limbo

A return to Haiti two years after earthquake stranded children in adoption limbo Mon Jan 9, 2012 10:31 AM EST By Ron Allen NBC News…

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Though world stood still, things moving forward in Haiti

U. of C. professor of medicine helping launch residency program in Haiti, marking 2nd anniversary of quake. Dr. Evan Lyon, of the University of Chicago,…

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Haiti: Cholera Epidemic’s First Victim Identified as River Bather Who Forsook Clean Water

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Published: January 9, 2012` The first Haitian to get cholera at the onset of the 2010 epidemic was almost undoubtedly…

Posted in DAILY REPORTS-Direct From Haiti

Iran’s leader arrives in Venezuela to meet Chavez

By PATRACIA RONDON ESPIN CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad began a four-nation Latin American tour Sunday aiming to show off relationships with…

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Haiti: Voilà CEO Robin Padberg Resigns

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – Robin J. Padberg, CEO of Cellular Communications of Haiti SA (ComCEL), one of the largest telecommunications companies in Haiti operating under…

Posted in Earthquake/CHOLERA FRENCH/CREOLE Articles Govt Incompentece

En dépit des milliards dépensés par d’autres, les Haïtiens porteront le blâme de l’échec

La Nouvelliste: Haïti: Le site « Counterpunch » a publié un article coup de poing titré « Haïti après le séisme », le mardi 3…

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A Billionaire Lends Haiti a Hand

By STEPHANIE STROM NY Times.com PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Almost two years after an earthquake ravaged this city, some half a million people are still living…

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Haiti 2 years later: Half a million still in camps

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Days after the earthquake killed their little girl and destroyed much of their house, Meristin Florival and his family pitched a makeshift…

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DIGICEL ASKS: WHERE’S THE MONEY!!! FOR EDUCATION???

PORT-AU-PRINCE,   – President Michel Martelly received a request from Haiti’s largest tax payer, Digicel, who’s Chief Executive Officer, Denis O’Brien, appealed for an audit of…

Posted in FRENCH/CREOLE Articles

Les nantis d’Haïti

Parce qu’ils ont soutenu les dictateurs, parce qu’ils ont peu investi dans l’économie locale, parce que certains sont les rois de la sous-traitance à bas…

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U.S. Department of Defense Helps Bolster Haiti’s Disaster Resposne

Sacbee.com PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 5, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Haiti’s Civil Protection network received a substantial boost with the presentation of SUVs, trucks, boats, canoes, 11,000…

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Gaillot Dorsinvil avait 5 véhicules en sa possession

Les anciens conseillers électoraux sont l’objet de fortunes diverses Les anciens conseillers électoraux, y compris ceux qui n’avaient pas été l’objet de mandats d’amener, sont…

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Haiti faces mix of problems 2 years after quake

Cholera threat needs decade or more funding commitment By Laura Payton, CBC News A Haitian amputee who lost his leg during the 2010 earthquake learns…