Month: April 2011
As Inauguration Nears, Martelly Prepares Duvalier Amnesty and Political Offensive
By Kim Ives As human rights lawyers assist the outgoing Haitian government in preparing a legal case against former “President for Life” Jean-Claude “Baby Doc”…
Martelly-Clinton Seal Deal for Next Wave of Disaster Capitalism in Haiti
WASHINGTON – Miles from his island nation’s earthquake-ravaged capital city Port-au-Prince, Haitian president elect Michel Martelly exchanged warm handshakes and heartfelt promises with Secretary of…
Haiti’s High Court issues ARREST Warrant for CEP Members
Haiti Libre: The Constitution makes the members of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) liable to only one authority, the High Court of Haiti. The High…
The scam behind the rise in oil, food prices Speculation on the futures market, rather than supply and demand, is driving up costs, analysts say.
Danny Schechter Al Jazeera The global economy and its recovery, and the living standards of millions of plain folks, are now at risk from the…
Senator Steven Benoit almost NECKLACED by INITE in Petit Goave Friday
Senator Steven Benoit almost NECKLACED by INITE in Petit Goave Friday as Deputy for the area stood by. Benoit has publicly attacked Preval/CEP/INITE election. Benoit…
18 Candidates in the Run-Off, and Preval WINS them ALL??
Too much for the voters that have been cheated. They give Preval until SUNDAY to correct things- OR ELSE. The “Or Else” has already started….
US seeks Haiti election explanation amid fraud concerns
BBC: The United States embassy in Haiti has said it is worried about possible fraud in recent legislative elections there. In a statement, the embassy…
Electoral problems caused by 18 INITE winners
Electoral problems caused by 18 INITE winners, who did not actually win. They were declared winners fraudulently at midnight Wednesday after two delays. This cannot…
Leogane in Turmoil over Patrice Dumond’s treatment of Martelly
Leogane in Turmoil over Patrice Dumond’s treatment of Martelly. 12 houses burned over election result unrest and other areas around the nation are facing similar…
The Gloves Are OFF, and Haiti has a chance for survival
The gloves Are OFF, and Haiti has a chance for survival. Martelly has reacted aggressively to Preval’s accellerating duplicity. Preval in an obvious attempt to…
As predicted in November, Preval and his CEP have STOLEN the Chamber of Deputies AND Senate for INITE
As predicted in November, Preval and his CEP have stolen the Chamber of Deputies , and Senate for INITE, his party. Announcing funal results delayed…
Five tasks for Haiti’s new pop-singer president
– Bernice Robertson and Kimberly Abbott:CSM Martelly has officially – and finally – been proclaimed president-elect of Haiti, and he is savoring his success –…
Haiti needs new homes and a new military, says new president
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 21 April 2011 Michel Martelly outlines his aims on visit to US as he prepares to lead quake-ravaged country, after winning 67% of…
Ex-Haitian President Rene Preval Decorates Cuban Medical Brigade
HAVANA, Cuba, Apr 21 (acn) Haitian President Rene Preval granted the Cuban Medical Brigade on Wednesday the National Order of Honor and Merit in the…
Remarks With Haitian President-Elect Michel Martelly After Their Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC April 20, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is a great pleasure and…
Renewed cholera outbreaks in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE AFP: Haitian health officials on Wednesday said they have found new cases of cholera in rural areas of the country, but said the epidemic,…
CNN Sues Haiti Broadcaster for Using ‘HLN’ Trademark ‘HLN’ — Headline News or Haiti Live Networks?
by Eriq Gardner: CNN is picking a fight with a broadcaster from troubled Haiti over its choice of acronym. The cable news giant has filed…
Coachella 2011: The rise of a new generation No Roger Waters or Prince this year. Instead, the festival got its star wattage from acts that came of age in the aughts.
By August Brown and Margaret Wappler, Los Angeles Times April 18, 2011 As the U.K. folk-revival quartet Mumford & Sons, all of whom are in…
Virtual hookup connects grieving Haitian father to Miami family
A Haitian man tried and acquitted on terrorism charge is denied admittance into the United States to attend the funeral of his teenage son struck…
‘Biodigester’ turns human waste into fuel
Agence France-Presse April 18, 2011 Desperately poor Haiti is finding a cheap source of fuel in recycling human excrement, a move that could help put…