Haitian Politics
New PM Garry Conille Calls for Jobs and Inclusion in Haiti
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- Created on Thursday, October 06, 2011 12:00 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The new Prime Minister of the Republic, Dr. Garry Conille's, first few words following his ratification in parliament was "jobs, jobs, jobs..."
President Michel Martelly Distributes School Kits to Children in Hinche, Haiti
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- Created on Thursday, October 06, 2011 9:31 AM
HINCHE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Wednesday, October 5, 2011. The President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly, made a tour of the town of Hinche in the Central Plateau, where he visited some schools and carried out the distribution of school kits.
Senator Jean-Charles Warns of a Martelly Dictatorship
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- Created on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 5:36 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - On Wednesday morning, following the Tuesday night session which saw the ratification of Prime Minister Garry Conille, Senator Moïse Jean-Charles of the Nord Department apologized to the Haitian people and the world for President Michel Martelly and warned of his intention to establish a dictatorship.
Carlos Hercule Elected President of P-au-P Bar Association
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- Created on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 3:12 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The elections to the Bar of Port-au-Prince took place on September 30. Mr. Hercule Carlos was elected the new President of the Bar Association of Port-au-Prince.
Presidency Submits Two for the Supreme Court of Haiti
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- Created on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 2:53 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Cabinet of the President of the Republic informs about the list submitted to the Head of the Haitian State by the Senate of the Republic to fill vacancies in the Supreme Court, he has chosen:
Next Step for Prime Minister Garry Conille
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- Created on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 1:02 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Following Tuesday nights ratification in the Senate, ascending the doctor of gynecology, Garry Conille, to the Prime Ministry of Haiti, next is the presentation of his policy for governing and appointed of key government offices.
President Michel Martelly, First Reactions to Ratification of Prime Minister
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- Created on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 1:27 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Tuesday, October 4, 2011. President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly, warmly welcomes the news of the ratification by the Senate of the Republic, the choice of Garry Conille as its next Head of Government and the opportunity to congratulate the Great Body to have followed the lead of the Chamber of Deputies.
Garry Conille Ratified as Prime Minister of the Republic of Haïti
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- Created on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 11:51 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - After more than 5 hours of debate, the Senate of the Republic of Haïti voted to ratify the 3rd Prime Minister choice of President Michel Martelly, Dr. Garry Conille.
President Martelly, Miley Cyrus Meet to Inaugurate New School
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- Created on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 10:05 PM
ARCAHAIE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Tuesday, October 4, 2011. President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly visited this Tuesday, October 4, at Arcahaie and St. Marc to realize the progress of the historic event of free education initiated throughout all the country.
President Michel Martelly Address for the Start of the School Year
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- Created on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 3:56 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - On Monday the President of the Republic welcomed the school year at the National School in Tabarre. This is the full speech, transcribed in English, and video of the event covered by TeleMetropole Haiti.
Infighting in Haitian Senate after Postponement of Ratification Meeting
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- Created on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 12:54 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The senate ratification session of the designated Prime Minister, Dr. Garry Conille, originally scheduled for Monday, was officially postponed on Tuesday on the basis of allowing time for elected officials to analyze a special commission's report on Conille. Some senators have showed distaste in the postponement saying it is to give time for the majority bloc of 16 senators to negotiate further with Conille.
President Martelly Threatens Vulgarity towards Journalist's Mother
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- Created on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 10:32 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - At a ceremony Monday for the reopening of schools, President Michel Martelly launched insults, threatening to abuse the mother of a Haitian journalist who asked insistently about the institution not yet effective, the Higher Judicial Council (CSPJ).
Senator Benoit Suspicious of National Fund for Education
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- Created on Monday, October 03, 2011 9:22 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – The Senator of the Ouest, Steven Benoit, heard allegations that Deputies of the Parliament had accepted $27,000 each to vote in favor of the Prime Minister-designate, Dr. Garry Conille, and is the reason behind the nearly unanimous vote in the lower house. Benoit suspects the possibility of scandal in the president's National Fund for Education and has likened it to corruption.
Aristide Supporters Rally to Mark Anniversary of 1991 Coup
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- Created on Saturday, October 01, 2011 12:23 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - For the first time since the return of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Fanmi Lavalas and supporters held a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of a military coup d'etat that sent Aristide into exile; September 30, 1991.
President Martelly Hopes to Meet with All Former Presidents of Haiti
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- Created on Friday, September 30, 2011 6:11 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - President Michel Martelly said Thursday that he would, to promote dialogue and national reconciliation, visit all former, living Heads of State of Haiti.
Senator Latortue on the Side of Caution in Forming an Army
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- Created on Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:15 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Senator of the Artibonite Department, Youri Latortue, heeded on the side of caution in regard to the reinstatement of federal forces. Latortue is in favor of national arms but showed concerned for the manner in which it is conducted.
Lawyer for Garry Conille Explains PM-Pick's Inconsistencies
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- Created on Thursday, September 29, 2011 3:54 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Prime Minister-designate, Dr. Garry Conille, with inconsistencies in his application for the prime ministry of Haiti was defended by his lawyer, who in an interview attempted to provide explanations.
Martelly Hopes to Recruit 500 Soldiers in October
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- Created on Thursday, September 29, 2011 3:07 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - President Michel Martelly hopes to recruit the first 500 soldiers of the national defense forces by October, according to an official document circulating among international diplomats.
President Martelly Announces Free Transportation to School for Children in Haiti
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- Created on Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:46 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Wednesday, September 28, 2011. The President of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly said on Wednesday that one of the accompanying measures for the school year: all school children in uniform will soon benefit from free transportation service through the busline Dignite.
Senator Joseph Lambert Would Welcome an Appointment in Martelly Government
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- Created on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 9:58 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Senator Joseph Lambert expressed publicly his interest in being a Minster for the Michel Martelly administration.
