Deputy Luckner Noel responds, says he did not kneel before Martelly

Deputy Luckner Noel responds, says he did not kneel before Martelly

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - On Thursday in a press conference Deputy Luckner Noel (Ouanaminthe/Alternative) denied having knelt down before President Michel Martelly.

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FAIL 2. Furthering Democracy

FAIL 2. Furthering Democracy

A funny thing I've noticed in the past two years. Whenever the Haitian government is holding...

FAIL 3: Not Leveraging the Power of the Haitian Diaspora

FAIL 3: Not Leveraging the Power of the Haitian Diaspora

The Haitian Diaspora, they are politicians, business executives, actors, artist, athletes, writers, leaders in their domain...

FAIL 6. Ending Corruption

FAIL 6. Ending Corruption

The most difficult thing about ending corruption in Haiti for past administrations is that it must...

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Alexandre Dumas: The Black Count

Alexandre Dumas: The Black Count

Alexandre Dumas, born in Haiti 1762, was one of those unforgettable men. Dashing. Powerful. Intelligent. Kind. In battle, he performed...

UN Official wants to discuss with Argentina withdrawal of troops from Haiti

UN Official wants to discuss with Argentina…

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (defend.ht) - After Brazil, the head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), Nigel Fisher, is in Argentina, retracing the steps of Senator Jean-Charles MoĂŻse...

Haiti: Parliamentarian kneels before Martelly

Haiti: Parliamentarian kneels before Martelly

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A parliamentarian of the Republic of Haiti, kneeling down in front of President Michel Martelly and saying things such as “I would die for you” to...

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The anthology edited by Edwidge Danticat puts a uniquely Haitian spin on the crime genre

"Danticat has succeeded in assembling a group portrait of Haitian culture and resilience that is cause for celebration." - Publishers Weekly