Haitian Lifestyles
Fmr Police Chief Mario Andresol Launches Clothing Collection
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- Created on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 1:36 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The former Director General of the National Police of Haiti, Mario Andresol, is now in fashion launching a new clothing line called "My Collection".
Haiti: Bishops Point to Bad Governance
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- Created on Monday, December 03, 2012 9:42 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - In accordance with the sobriety priesthood, the Catholic bishops of Haiti, gathered at the University of Notre Dame d'Haiti, to report on social, economic and political developments. Their conclusion is that extreme poverty is increasing, the cost of living knows no respite, food insecurity, social, political, psychological and physical gangrene exists in one way or another at all levels of the population. "This situation in which the country is mired is the result of bad governance," said Chibly Langlois, chairman of the conference. "We must reverse the trend by tolerance, faith and cooperation."
Haiti: New Hall at Toussaint Louverture Airport Opened
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- Created on Sunday, November 25, 2012 4:12 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - After 24 months and a few delays, the remodeled arrival hall at the Toussaint Louverture Airport, which began reconstruction during former President Rene Preval was officially opened on Sunday.
Introducing Miss Haiti Universe 2012 Christela Jacques
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- Created on Monday, November 19, 2012 8:23 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Meet the new Miss Haiti Universe, Christela Jacques, who replaces Miss Haiti Universe 2011, Anedie Azael.
1st Haiti Fashion Week showcases native designers
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- Created on Sunday, November 11, 2012 7:30 PM
Haitian-American Shows Billionaires Luxurious Travel
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- Created on Thursday, November 01, 2012 8:19 AM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - Edése Doret was born in Haiti and raised in the Bronx. At the age of 30 he opened his own specialty interior design business that made him the first person to ever design a private interior for an Airbus A380, and the chosen designer for billionaires and dignitaries all over the world.
Haiti is a popular stop destination for poker cruises
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- Created on Thursday, October 11, 2012 2:50 PM
MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - Haiti is a popular destination for poker cruises to stop at. One such event is the World Poker Tour Cruise, taking place over one week and packing as much poker into the trip as possible.
AP: Islam appears to spread in Haiti
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- Created on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:21 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Islam has won a growing number of followers in Haiti especially since the earthquake of 2010 The Associated Press reported on Wednesday.
After Trying for 6 Years, Parents Welcome Quadruplets
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- Created on Monday, October 01, 2012 10:54 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Madonna Laguerre Gregory, 30, gave birth to quadruplets, all boys, last Monday at the Saint Damien Hospital in Tabarre. The children did come premature and by caesarean section but all, including the mother, are doing well.
Discover Haiti Exhibit in London for Olympics
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- Created on Thursday, July 26, 2012 9:18 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (defend.ht) - Donna Karan's Urban Zen is taking its Discover Haiti Exhibition of art and crafts to the Maison D’Haiti in London this summer during the Olympics to celebrate Haiti in the midst of the international atmosphere.
Global Fund Bestows High Praise for Haiti's Fight against Infectious Diseases
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- Created on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 5:42 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) - At a conference in Washington D.C., Global Fund Grants Management Director, Mark Eldon-Edington gave the highest praise to Haiti's Multisectoral Coordination Committee being managed by the First Lady, Sophia Martelly. In his declaration, Eldon-Edington said the institution has gone from "dysfunctional" to one of the most functional in the world, top 10 percent.
Young Fashion Designer Charles Dieujuste Introduces Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
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- Created on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 3:53 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - The Haitian born fashion designer Charles Corvsky Dieujuste is bringing a new brand to the world of high fashion. In an interview with DH, the young designer introduced his Spring/Summer 2012 collection of feminine aesthetic, romantic and classically elegant styles.
Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aime Joins the Undead in Wii U Demo
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- Created on Monday, June 11, 2012 10:12 AM
LOS ANGELES, USA (defend.ht) - Nintendo President and Chief Operating Officer, Reggie Fils-Aime, had his face 'zombified' as he introduced the first violent game in decades by Nintendo called ZombiU, to be released with the new Wii U this upcoming holiday season.
Haitian Beer Prestige Takes Gold Award at World Beer Cup in San Diego
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- Created on Sunday, May 06, 2012 1:18 PM
SANTIAGO, USA (defend.ht) - The winners of 2012 Brewers Association World Beer Cup were announced Saturday at a banquet in San Diego and the Haitian beer, Prestige, take the Gold Award for American-Style Cream or Ale category #42.
The Ministry of Tourism of Haiti Chooses New Logo, Slogan
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- Created on Saturday, May 05, 2012 6:41 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Following a competition launched March 10, 2012, the Ministry of Tourism has selected a new logo and new slogan to be used in a communication campaign to promote Haiti as a tourist destination and put the country on the regional and global tourism map.
Ground-breaking Vodou Exhibition Coming to Canada
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- Created on Sunday, April 08, 2012 6:43 PM
OTTAWA, Canada (defend.ht) - An exhibition containing about 300 of Haiti’s most precious Vodou artifacts is coming to the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau this fall after being in Museums in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Delta Airlines Begins Atlanta-Port-au-Prince Flights after 20 Years
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- Created on Saturday, April 07, 2012 8:44 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - After more than 20 years, Delta Air Lines will make its first non-stop flight from Atlanta, Georgia to Port-au-Prince.
Jacmel Haiti Lists 4th in 8 Top Caribbean Towns
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- Created on Saturday, March 24, 2012 11:58 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (defend.ht) - Jacmel, Haiti is ranked 4th in BBC's Lonely Planet countdown of the top 8 towns to visit when searching for beautiful sun, white-sandy beaches and crystal-blue waters only found in the Caribbean.
Haiti: Collapse of St. Anne Church in Port-au-prince, No Casualties Reported
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- Created on Saturday, March 17, 2012 12:23 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The ruins of Sainte-Anne Church (downtown of Port - au-Prince), heavily affected by the earthquake of 2010, collapsed Friday afternoon, causing no casualties.
Haiti to Launch World Immunization Week
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- Created on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 6:03 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Ministry of Public Health and Population is set to launch World Vaccination Week which will take place from April 21 to May 03. It is the second time in 10 years that Haiti Launches World Immunization Week.
