Day: December 22, 2011

Posted in Ag/Farming Earthquake/CHOLERA

US Apparel Imports From Haiti Surge 46%

Apparel imports into the US from Haiti soared by 46% in the first eight months of this year, thanks in part to tariff benefits under…

2011-12-22
Posted in Earthquake/CHOLERA

Clinton Bush Haiti Fund gives $1.5 million in grants to hotel, education, tech sectors

By Associated Press, PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund says it hopes $1.5 million in grants will help Haiti build its hotel, education…

2011-12-22
Posted in Earthquake/CHOLERA Govt Incompentece

Deflecting Attention away from Failure in the IDP Camps~Smoke and Mirrors in Haiti

by MARK SCHULLER In many senses the lack of progress following Haiti’s earthquake centers on housing. Assessing the damage, a team evaluated 382,256 housing units…

2011-12-22
Posted in Earthquake/CHOLERA

It’s Destination Haiti for Compassionate Local Pilots

A 767 with 506 pounds of boxed toys is to take off from Miami Thursday. NBC Miami: Some local pilots aim to beat the Christmas…

2011-12-22