Haitian Government might just use "Public Utility" to steal property

According to a plan reveloped immediately after the 2010 earthquake, the Haitian government would transform a specific area in downtown Port-au-Prince into a beautiful and attractive location. It is expected to become a one stop shop or in this one location, the people will be able to receive their government services and participate in some recreational activities, such as going to a movies or restaurant. The government is even looking at major Hotels to come and build in the area. There will be many stores for the shopping public as well.

This is just beautiful stuff. Who could be against the idea of making Port-au-Prince more attractive and creating an environment that could bring more tourist to Haiti?

Wait a minute!

There is one major problem here. The Haitian law clearly stated that the only way the Haitian Government could take away someone's property under "public utility" is only when the objective is to the benefit of the population.

So if the Haitian government decides to take my home from me under "public utility" and turns around and give it to a developer, someone with deep pocket, to build stores, restaurant or hotels, this will be to the interest of that particular businessman, and not necessarily the benefit of the population.

If that is the case, would it be fair to me?

Kreyol Pale, Kreyol Kompran.....

Mezanmi, nou tande ke gouvenman-an tombe ap kraze Port-au-Prince. Yo ape mache pran Tè moun, ap de se "Piblik Itilite" et ke yo gin dwa.

Et ti malare ke yo te pran kay yo-a? yo ka paka minm achte yon ranplasman

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