Haitian News
Haitian Businessman Arrested for Kidnapping
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- Created on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 1:32 PM
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Kompa Promoter Kills Himself in Miami
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- Created on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:08 AM
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MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - The Kompa promoter Joseph "Country" Kernizan who has been on the run from police since becoming the prime suspect in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend was tracked down by police Miami early Wednesday morning where he shot himself.
First Lady Martelly shares message for Rural Women
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- Created on Monday, October 15, 2012 9:53 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - On Monday, the National Palace released a special statement from First Lady Sophia Martelly, who shared remarks on the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women. The Presidential Couple said they honor women in the provinces for their commitment and role in the economy.
Hundreds return to the streets to protest against Martelly
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- Created on Monday, October 15, 2012 2:02 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Hundreds of protesters with many Lavalasiens, returned to the streets of Port-au-Prince in hostile protest against President Michel Martelly.
School children in Haiti say no to gender discrimination
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- Created on Monday, October 15, 2012 1:13 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Dozens of school children, boys and girls from different schools, marched on International Day of Women on Thursday to call for the respect for the rights of girls.
NYC Kompa Promoter on the Lamb for Double Homicide
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- Created on Sunday, October 14, 2012 5:27 PM
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NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - The New York Haitian Music Industry (HMI) scene is shocked at the double homicide that has Nu-Look promoter Joseph "Country" Kernizan on the run from police. Police say Country fired more than two dozen bullets killing his ex-girlfriend and a new boyfriend at a motel.
Fleur de Vie helps 500 Haitian children back to school
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- Created on Friday, October 12, 2012 10:18 AM
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NEW YORK, USA (FDV/defend.ht) – Fleur De Vie, a nonprofit organization that works with and supports the initiatives of struggling nonprofit organizations whose mission is to implement social change in their communities, today announced record-setting participation for its inaugural Back to School Recreational Day held in Port Au Prince, Haiti.
Haiti: First Lady Message on World Mental Health Day
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- Created on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 6:39 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - First Lady Sophia Martelly delivered a thought for the mentally ill on October 10, World Mental Health Day. Mrs. Martelly said she wished to renew her commitment to those suffering from mental health and their families as they face serious difficulties.
Earthquake Felt in Montreal, Quebec
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- Created on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 6:23 AM
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MONTREAL, Canada (defend.ht) - A small earthquake was felt in and around the Montreal region early Wednesday morning.
Earthquake Felt in Montreal, Quebec
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- Created on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 6:23 AM
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MONTREAL, Canada (defend.ht) - A small earthquake was felt in and around the Montreal region early Wednesday morning.
Haiti: Electoral Councilors Do Not Intend to Resign or be Removed
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- Created on Tuesday, October 09, 2012 9:05 AM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A day before the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) is to meet to re-vote on Permanent Electoral Council (CEP) members, two of the three councilors chosen in July's sham vote said they are "irremovable" and would not resign no matter the outcome of Tuesday's vote.
Youri Latortue Explains 3 Illegitimate Supreme Court Justices
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- Created on Tuesday, October 09, 2012 7:43 AM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Former Senator and presidential advisor, Youri Latortue, admitted to recommending two judges to be nominated to the Supreme Court but says it was not on his ownness, the responsibility to hold a revote that was needed to make the appointments legitimate.
Haitian Students Leave for Military School in Ecuador
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- Created on Monday, October 08, 2012 9:57 AM
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QUITO, Ecuador (defend.ht) - The first 10 Haitians of 40 selected to study at military schools in Ecuador will leave for the South American country this morning.
Haiti: President Martelly Faces New Wave of Protests
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- Created on Sunday, October 07, 2012 5:30 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP/defend.ht) - Thousands of people, including many teachers, have demonstrated Friday in Port-au-Prince and other cities in Haiti against rising food prices chanting slogans against President Michel Martelly.
Haitian-American Open Letter about Judicial Pursuit by Gov't in Haiti
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- Created on Thursday, October 04, 2012 7:21 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A Haitian-American anesthesiologist, member of the American Medical Association (AMA), representative of the American Society of Anesthesiology and Fellow of the American College of Anesthesiology wrote an open letter to President Michel Martelly of a series of successive events that would bring someone to believe he is the subject of judicial persecution and intimidation.
NSF Grants $1M to Prof. DeGraff to Formalize Creole Teaching in Schools
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- Created on Thursday, October 04, 2012 3:57 PM
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BOSTON, USA (defend.ht) - Michel DeGraff, the linguistics professor at MIT who has been working to have Creole formally taught in schools was granted $1 million by the National Science Foundation to develop classroom tools to teach science and math in Creole for the first time.
Atlanta Consul for Investment Arrested for Auto Theft [UPDATED]
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- Created on Monday, October 01, 2012 12:22 PM
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ATLANTA, USA (defend.ht) - Moise Garcon, Consul for Investment at the Consulate General of Haiti in Atlanta was arrested for theft of a Toyota 4Runner in Henry County, Georgia on Wednesday.
Students in Gonaïves Protest for Reforms at University
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- Created on Sunday, September 30, 2012 4:17 PM
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GONAIVES, Haiti (defend.ht) - Thousands of students from the State University of Artibonite in Gonaives (UPAG) protested for much needed reforms at the school on Thursday. The demonstration provided an opportunity for the political party, Ayiti An Aksyon (AAA), of former senator and adviser to the president, Youri Latortue, to stage a pro-Martelly protest to counter several protests throughout the country asking for the president to step down.
Thousands Protest against Government in PAP
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- Created on Sunday, September 30, 2012 3:40 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP/defend.ht) — Several thousand people poured into the streets of Haiti's capital on yesterday to protest the government of President Michel Martelly.
Haiti:14 Political Parties Join Anti-Government Mobilization
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- Created on Saturday, September 29, 2012 4:25 PM
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - In a signed statement entitled "Joint Position #2", 14 political parties accused President Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe of a list practices contrary to the interest of the Haitian people and their intention to join the nationwide anti-Martelly/Lamothe mobilization on Sunday.
