Similien Yves Honored During the Celebration of the Latin American Day of Press

Updated November 6, 2012 7:35 AM

In the past, the government and media houses in Haiti have failed to honor people, like Similien Yves Gerard Emmanuel, for their significant contribution to the society. This has been done only to the dead, but on Thursday, June 7, 2012, there was a change, for the first time in history. This is the day for the first time that the first person was honored for his contribution in media work in the country. This is a technician of the Radio Tele Express Continentale, Mr. Similien Yves Gerard Emmanuel. This radio station has been broadcasting its programs in Haiti for the last twenty one years under Yves Gerard. This radio station is tuned on 88.9 FM in Haiti.

On Thursday, it was time for celebrating The Latin American day of press. Mr. Yves Gerard was presented was presented with a commemorative tablet in his honor by The Reference Institute of Journalism and Communication (RIJC), in a celebration. Mr. Gerard was recognized for his long time service to the community in broadcasting for 21 years since 1991.

In his speech, the executive director and journalist of RIJC, Mr. Claudy Belizaire, said they took into account of age, love for profession and exemplary behavior of Mr. Gerard in his work for 21 years on the radio. Speaking to the press, Mr. Gerard said that he was proud to be honored despite the fact that the media in Haiti had failed to notice his important role in the life of the radio station.

In the ceremony for Similien Yves Gerard Emmanuel, the guest speaker also the director of Radio Tele Express, Engineer Jean Jacques Pierre, spoke on the importance of honoring great personalities in the media. He stressed on the importance and the role of radio in promoting democracy.

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