Day: July 16, 2012

Posted in DAILY REPORTS-Direct From Haiti

Haitian pilgrims soak up a waterfall’s purifying power in Saut d’ Eau

Pilgrims bathe in a waterfall believed to have purifying powers in Saut d’ Eau, Haiti, Saturday, July 14. The annual pilgrimage is made in honor…

2012-07-16
Posted in DAILY REPORTS-Direct From Haiti

Haiti and OAS Sign Firearms Marking Agreement in Port-au-Prince

Above: OAS Special Representative Frederic Bolduc (left) and Haiti Justice Minister Jean Renel Sanon (right) (OAS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s government and…

2012-07-16
Posted in DAILY REPORTS-Direct From Haiti Earthquake/CHOLERA

Old hotel pillowcases get new life in Haiti

CAPTION Courtesy Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord Who knew old hotel pillowcases could have a second life – and such a useful one? The Embassy Suites hotel…

2012-07-16
Posted in DAILY REPORTS-Direct From Haiti

Haitian president visits South Florida, and North Miami foots the bill for his security detail

Haitian President Michel Martelly jetted into South Florida last weekend ready to party. Inside a crowded ballroom on Saturday night, the pop-star-turned-president grabbed the microphone,…

2012-07-16
Posted in Earthquake/CHOLERA

Irish non-profit, Haven, looking for volunteers to go to Haiti

“Haven US is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization which set up in the United States in 2011, after three years in operation in Ireland and…

2012-07-16
Posted in Elections

Brazil Pledges Haiti $100M for Legislative, Municipal Elections

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe held a working meeting with the Brazilian Ambassador accredited to Port-au-Prince on Wednesday where Brazil pledged $100…

2012-07-16