Diplomatic

Daniel Supplice designated Ambassador to the Dominican Republic

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - On Wednesday, the former Minister of Haitians Living Abroad, Daniel Supplice, was designated to be the Ambassador of Haiti to the Dominican Republic.

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IBC Airways Direct Flights from Miami to Cap-Haïtien for Carnival

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - IBC Airways, a charter jet service, will be making special direct flights from Miami to Cap-Haitien for the National Carnival to be held from February 10-12 in the city.

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Haiti - Sevis Pam: Miami Consulate Services at Home

MIAMI, FL, USA (defend.ht) - The Consulate of Haiti in Miami announced "Sevis Pam", a service for the Haitian community in Miami to receive consular services at home.

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150th Anniversary of Haiti - U.S. Relations

WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) - Commemorating the July 12, 1862 recognition of Haiti's independence by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, the Haitian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the US Embassy Port Au Prince, Haiti celebrated 150 years of Haiti-U.S. Relations.

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Consul General of Haiti, Miami Meets Community in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (defend.ht/CCGM) - The Consul General of Haiti in Miami traveled to Puerto Rico last week where meetings were held with the Haitian-Puerto Rican community during the Feast of Our Lady.

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Haiti: Investment Opportunities Knocking for The Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas (defend.ht) - Big or small, near or far, the opportunity for investing in an emerging Haiti can come from any country anywhere. Seasoned businessman Gregory Mevs, volunteering as the Haitian Ambassador of Trade and Investment, demonstrated the opportunities that the business community of the Bahamas had in Haiti.

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Haiti Recalls Ambassador to the Dominican Republic

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A sign of straining relations, Haiti's ambassador to the Dominican Republic was recalled for consultations announced the Haitian Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.

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Caravan of Investment Information Meeting with Consulate of Haiti in Orlando

ORLANDO, USA (defend.ht/CoHO) - The Consulate of Haiti in Orlando will be hosting a special event called the "Caravan of Investment" in partnership with the Haitian Center to Facilitate Investment in Haiti.

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"Ayiti Dekole" Radio Television Show by Consulate of Haiti in Orlando

ORLANDO, USA (defend.ht/CoHO) - The Consulate of Haiti in Orlando is pleased to inform the public of the official launch of the radio-television show: Ayiti Dekole.

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Consulate of Haiti in Orlando Flag Day Celebration at Citrus Bowl

ORLANDO, USA (defend.ht/CoHO) - The Consulate of Haiti in Orlando presents its distinguished salutations to the great people of Central Florida and is pleased to invite the Public in general to the Haitian Flag Day Celebration on Sunday May 20th 2012 at the "Festival Field" at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida.

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PowerSurge Hosts Opening of Discover Haiti Exhibit in Orlando

ORLANDO, USA (defend.ht/CoHO) - The Consulate of Haiti in Orlando presents its distinguished salutations to the Haitian Community of its Jurisdiction, that of Florida in particular of the official launch of the project: DISCOVER HAITI.

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Haiti's New Ambassador to U.S. Takes Office

WASHINGTON, USA (defend.ht) - Paul Altidor, the new Haitian Ambassador to the United States appointed by Joseph Michel Martelly, presented his credentials to U.S. President Barack Obama, have learned from the Embassy of Haiti in Washington.

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Haitian Senators Join Melky Jean for 'Unity in Diversity' in Orlando

ORLANDO, USA (defend.ht) - The Consulate of the Republic of Haiti in Orlando presents its compliments to the Haitian Community of its Jurisdiction, that of Florida in particular as well as Members of the press, and takes pleasure in inviting them to a special event: 'Unity in Diversity' on April 21, 2012 in celebration of the Haitian Diaspora Day.

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Consulate of Haiti in Orlando Announces Archive Services

ORLANDO, USA (defend.ht/COHO) - The Consulate of Haiti in Orlando announced on Tuesday new archive services making records, including birth certificates, available directly at the Consulate offices.

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Francois Guillaume II, New Representative of Haitian Government in Miami

MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - Francois Guillaume II was recently named Haiti's Consul General in Miami. Mr. Guillaume promised to improve communication and transparency between the Haitian government and members of Haiti's diaspora and potential international investors.

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Haiti: New York Consul at "Year of Energy" Rotary Presentation

NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht/CGNY) - The Consul general of the Republic of Haiti in New York, Mr. Charles Antoine Forbin, and members from the Consulate General, attended a presentation at the Rotary Club of New York, entitled, "2012 - The Year of Energy: Technologies in the US and Abroad".

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Consulate General of Haiti in New York Launches Website

NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - The Consulate General of the Republic of Haiti in New York announced the launch of its website on Monday, March 12.

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The Haitian of Guadeloupe demanding the departure of the Consul Dieunie FANFAN.

The Haitian of Guadeloupe feels that the representative of the Government of Haiti in the French Department of America never pursued their interests. At the call of the Federation of Associations Haitian of Guadeloupe, a sit-in was held Wednesday before the Consulate of Haiti in Pointe-à-Pitres.

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Haiti Opens New Consulate Office in Atlanta, GA

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Haiti now has a consulate in Atlanta, Georgia. The new office opened up Wednesday as the nation continues to rebuild from the devastating earthquake of January 2010 and prepares for a runoff presidential election next month.

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Book reviews

Haiti Noir

Book Review

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