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First Lady Martelly Elected President of Coordinating Committee of Global Fund Projects in Haiti
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- Created on Monday, November 28, 2011 6:43 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The First Lady of the Republic, Sophia Martelly, was elected President of the Multi-sector Coordinating Committee of Global Fund projects in Haiti (CCM-Haiti).
First Lady Martelly Visits the Project Zanmi Béni, Zanmi Lasante
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- Created on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 5:21 PM
CROIX-DES-BOUQUETS, Haiti (defend.ht) - November 23, 2011. The First Lady of the Republic of Haiti, Sophia Martelly, spoke in favor of better care for disabled people in Haiti, during a visit on Wednesday, of the project of Zanmi Lasante Zanmi Beni, located in Santo 18 in the town of Croix-des-Bouquets.
Haitian Elected to UN Oversight Body
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- Created on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 6:49 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Tuesday, November 22, 2011. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, His Excellency, Laurent Lamothe, has learned with great satisfaction, the election on behalf of Haiti, of the Ambassador Jean Wesley Cazeau as a Member of the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) of the United Nations (UN) for the period 2013-2017 by getting 96 votes.
Fanmi Lavalas Expresses Discontent with Martelly and Political Crisis
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- Created on Tuesday, November 01, 2011 5:49 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Fanmi Lavalas political party leader, Rony Timothée, expressed discontent with President Michel Martelly and the political fallout following the arrest of Deputy Arnel Bélizaire (Delmas & Tabarre/Veye-Yo) characterizing it as hostilities towards former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Evans Paul Gives Advice to President Martelly upon Return to Haiti
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- Created on Tuesday, November 01, 2011 10:57 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - On Monday, the leader of the Alternative Party expressed his opposition to a senate resolution to verify the nationality of members of the Martelly-Conille government and gave advice to the President to quell the political climate when he returns.
Martelly and Conille: Can they get along?
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- Created on Monday, October 24, 2011 7:26 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Haitian President Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Garry Conille are the two chiefs of Executive Power. Some say they are two utterly opposed figures and ask if they can get along.
Political Leaders Call on Executive to Set Date for 2011 Elections
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- Created on Monday, October 24, 2011 5:52 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Many political leaders have called last Friday president Martelly to take right measures to organize next elections in Haiti by the end of the year to renew, among others, third of Senate in Haitian Parliament.
Gaillot Dorsinvil Returns as President of Electoral Council
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- Created on Monday, October 24, 2011 5:36 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Gaillot Dorsinvil returns as President of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) for the first legislative and local elections under the Martelly-Conille government.
First Lady Martelly Condemns Violations of the Rights of Children
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- Created on Monday, October 24, 2011 6:14 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Friday, October 21, 2011. The Office of the First Lady of the Republic, Mrs. Sophia Martelly, welcomed the news of the closure of a well-known orphanage of the square, accused of abuse and violation of the rights of children entrusted to it.
Dessalines Day Scandalized by Absenteeism
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- Created on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 4:04 PM
MARCHAND-DESSALINE, Haiti (defend.ht) - There were two notable absences from the Dessalines Day festivities in Dessalines (Artibonite) on Monday; President of the Senate Jean Rodolph Joazile (Nord-Est/Alternative) and President of the Chamber of Deputies Sorel Jacinthe (Moron/Inite).
First Lady Martelly Second Day in Brazil for 'Aba Grangou'
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- Created on Saturday, October 15, 2011 4:12 PM
BRASILIA, Brazil (defend.ht) - Friday, October 14, 2011. The First Lady of the Republic, Mrs. Sophia Martelly, just completed her second and last day of work in Brasilia as part of a series of approaches towards launching 'Aba Grangou' in Haiti, an extensive support program for food to the poor.
Changes in the Office of Communications of the Presidency
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- Created on Friday, October 14, 2011 12:38 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Friday, October 14, 2011. The Office of Communication of the Presidency shall inform the local and foreign press that the Spokesman of the Presidency, Joseph Lucien Jura, becomes the new Director of this structure in place of Herold Israel , called to other duties within the administration.
First Lady Martelly Travels to Brazil for "Aba Grangou"
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- Created on Thursday, October 13, 2011 7:42 AM
BRASILIA, Brazil (defend.ht) - Wednesday, October 12, 2011. The First Lady of the Republic, Mrs. Sophia Martelly, left the country, Wednesday, October 12, 2011, to Brazil to inquire of the "Bolsa Famillia" development in Brazil since 2003 and has enabled the country to address food security issues for a large part of its population.
Charles Henry Baker for Bringing Back the Army
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- Created on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 8:35 AM
LES CAYES, Haiti (defend.ht) - Two-time Presidential Candidate and leader of the Respé Party, Charles Henry Baker, is in favor of the return of the Armed Forces of Haiti but urges coordination with the legislative branch.
The First Lady for Coherent and Public Policy on Mental Health
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- Created on Monday, October 10, 2011 9:42 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - October 10, 2011. The First Lady of the Republic, Sophia Martelly, officially opened the Mental Health Week, Monday, with the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), as part of the occasion of World Mental Health Day, at a ceremony under the theme: "A great effort: Investing in Mental Health."
Coordinator: Fanmi Lavalas is Still Closer to the People.
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- Created on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 12:37 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - After the last elections, most all political parties are trying to recover. They are working to reappear on the political stage after being beaten by an outsider advocating change from the current system. Maryse Narcisse, coordinator of the Executive Committee of Fanmi Lavalas, does not seem to be affected by this discourse because, she says, her party was excluded from the last elections.
Manigat Opens Arms for Meeting with Martelly
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- Created on Sunday, October 02, 2011 5:09 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Following word of President Michel Martelly's intentions to meet with all former Heads of State including the wife of Former President Leslie Manigat and his opponent for the presidency, Mirlande Manigat, the former first lady welcomed the president's effort for reconciliation but again said she had not received a direct invitation.
First Lady Martelly Celebrates and Supports Senior Citizens
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- Created on Saturday, October 01, 2011 5:49 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Saturday, October 1, 2011. To mark the International Day of Older Persons, the first Saturday in October, the First Lady of the Republic, Mrs. Sophia Martelly, received about forty men and women of the "third age" and representatives of organizations and associations of older persons.
The First Lady at the United Nations General Assembly
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- Created on Saturday, October 01, 2011 1:26 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - The First Lady of the Republic, Mrs. Sophia Martelly actively participated in various activities that marked the 66th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in New York from 21 to 30 September 2011.
OPL Party: Haiti Not Sovereign from UN, Intends to Vote for Garry Conille Ratification
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- Created on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 12:44 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Organization of the People in Struggle (OPL) Coordinator, Sauveur Pierre Etienne believes that Haiti is no longer a sovereign state and therefore can not raise the issue of residence for Mr. Conille since he is a United Nations official.
