Haitian Politics
Haiti President Martelly receives the Ecuadorian President
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- Created on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:49 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Tuesday, September 27, 2011. The President of the Republic, His Excellency, Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly, warmly welcomed, this Tuesday, September 27, his Ecuadorian counterpart, Mr. Rafael Correa Delgado who made a visit of a few hours to Haiti.
Sen. Steven Benoit Loses Confidence in the Head of State
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- Created on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:18 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - President Michel Martelly has lost the confidence of the Senator from the Ouest, Steven Irvenson Benoit who described his loss in confidence as a reaction to the president's inability to follow through on matters of the state.
Visit of Support by the Club de Madrid to President Martelly
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- Created on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 8:23 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Tuesday, September 27, 2011. The President of the Republic, His Excellency, Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly, held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, a working meeting with a delegation from the Club de Madrid composed of two, former heads of states.
Senate Resolution Aims to End U.N. Peacekeeping Mission by October 2012
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- Created on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 5:22 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The President of the National Assembly, Senator Rodolphe Joazile, on Monday described a plan that would see the complete withdrawal of United Nations peacekeepers from Haiti by October 15, 2012 through a "progressive, orderly and definitive" process.
Doubts Surround Ratification of 3rd PM-Pick Garry Conille
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- Created on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:06 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - On Monday, no date had yet been set for the report of the senate commission tasked to analyze the supporting document of the Prime Minister-designate. Furthermore, it was eluded by a committee member that nothing is for certain with regards to ratification of Dr. Garry Conille as Prime Minister.
Senator Jean-Charles Not Happy with Martelly $13,000[US] per Night Lodging in New York
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- Created on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:00 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Senator Moïse Jean-Charles, known for his passionate opposition to President Michel Martelly, criticized receipts of $13,000 [US] per night for the accommodations of the president during his trip to the United Nations General Assembly last week.
Sen. Desras: We cannot ignore Port-Salut and the cholera victims
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- Created on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:15 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – The Senator representing the Centre Department, Simon Dieusel Desras commented on the position of President Michel Martelly with respect to UN peacekeepers in Haiti, saying that the state cannot ignore the rape that occurred in Port-Salut or the many who have died from cholera. Senator Desras called for damages to be paid to these victims and calls on the president to do the same.
Martelly Forwards Workshop for Haiti Energy Development
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- Created on Monday, September 26, 2011 6:38 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Monday, September 26, 2011. The President of the Republic, His Excellency, Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly, conducted this Monday, September 26, 2011, the opening of work in the energy sector in Haiti.
President Martelly Learns with Sorrow the Death of Bishop Hubert Constant
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- Created on Monday, September 26, 2011 5:20 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - September 26, 2011. The President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly, learned with sorrow the news of the death of Bishop Hubert Constant, Archbishop Emeritus of Cap-Haitien and a former president of the Episcopal Conference of Haiti; he died of a heart attack this Friday, September 23 at the Canapé-Vert hospital.
Col. Himmler Rebu: Martelly 'Too Diplomatic' about U.N. Peacekeepers in Haiti
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- Created on Monday, September 26, 2011 1:27 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A former colonel to former President Jean-Claude Duvalier and head of the Grand Rally for Change in Haiti (GREH), Himmler Rebu, took some exceptions to President Michel Martelly's stance on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and his speech at the UN General Assembly as it regards to it.
President Martelly Disagrees with Portrayal in NYT Article
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- Created on Monday, September 26, 2011 11:58 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Back in Haiti, President Michel Martelly expressed disapproval of a recent New York Times article which characterized the president as being in opposition to the reduction of United Nations peacekeepers in Haiti.
Former World Leaders in Haiti to Meet with Parliament
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- Created on Monday, September 26, 2011 9:28 AM
MADRID, Spain (defend.ht) - The Club de Madrid announced on Friday a fifth mission to Haiti. For this visit, the delegation intends "to share with members of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies of Haiti experiences of constructive parliamentary action."
Deputy Gracia Delva Back in the United States
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- Created on Monday, September 26, 2011 8:54 AM
MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - After deportation and 8 year ban from entering the United States, the former artist, Deputy Gracia Delva of Marchand Dessalines, arrived at Miami International Airport on Friday.
President Michel Martelly Full Speech and Video at UN General Assembly
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- Created on Friday, September 23, 2011 7:33 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - This is the transcript from President Michel Martelly's speech to the United Nations 66th General Assembly.
Warm Meeting with President Martelly and the Haitian Community in New York
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- Created on Friday, September 23, 2011 11:37 AM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - Thursday, September 22, 2011. The President of the Republic His Excellency, Mr. Michel Joseph Martelly, had a cordial meeting on Thursday night with the Haitian community in New York where thousands of citizens, including representatives of associations and organizations, had gathered in the auditorium of York College to cheer and participate in discussions with President Martelly.
Michel Martelly to Make First Speech to United Nations
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- Created on Friday, September 23, 2011 9:37 AM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - President Michel Martelly will make his first speech before the United Nations on Friday, as part of the 66th session of the General Assembly in New York.
AP: Martelly Plans Concert, Changes Stance on Peacekeepers, Blames Politicians for Protests
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- Created on Thursday, September 22, 2011 3:13 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - In an interview with the Associated Press, President Michel Martelly announced Thursday he would be returning to the stage in December for a concert to raise $10 million for schools.
President Martelly Q&A on CNN Piers Morgan
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- Created on Thursday, September 22, 2011 12:22 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - Aired on Wednesday night, President Michel Martelly appeared on Piers Morgan on CNN alongside the President of Rwanda, Founder of Partners in Health and fashion designer Donna Karan.
Senate Review of PM-Pick Garry Conille Underway
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- Created on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 9:06 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht/AHP) - The prime minister-designate, Garry Conille, on Wednesday entered the Senate chambers for the filing of his supporting documents for ratification.
Investment Council Heralds a New Era for Haitian Economy
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- Created on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 8:23 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) Wednesday, September 21, 2011. The President of the Republic His Excellency Mr. Joseph Michel Martelly, launched this week in New York, the concrete and official Presidential Advisory Council for Investment (CICC) , properly called "The Presidential Investment Advisory Council."
