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This is the corner for all the people with names are listed. Some would call them celebrities in their respective field. However, if the person is popular, the name will be included here
Francisco Rene asked for forgiveness
In a surprise move, Metre Francisco Rene, the former Government Commissioner of Port-au-Prince, publicly apologized to anyone he offended during his time as head of the Prosecutor of Port -au-Prince.
Who would ever believe that? Francisco Rene has decided to publicly make an apology for his behavior for the time he was the Commissioner of Port-au-Prince. It is unfortunate that in Haiti, we do not address the issue of mental illness seriously. In Haiti, someone can have any major mental illness like Bipolar disorder, Schizoaffective disorder disorder or any other personality disorder; however, as long as he/she is not throwing stones in the street, is not considered ill.
Jean Claude Duvalier long history with Gonaives
As it was the case with Prosper Avril, former president Jean Claude Duvalier was invited to celebrate the 2010th anniversary of our independence in the historic and revolutionary city of Gonaives. In term of revolution, the former Haitian dictator would be the first to tell you based on his experience with this Haitian city. His exile to France was the result of an ongoing protest that originated in Gonaives in 1986, with the assassination of three High School students.
Since his return from exile, it seems that former President Jean Claude Duvalier has taken it upon himself to built bridges between the city of Gonaives and himself. Beside this 2010th anniversary of our independence in which he was invited to participate in, Mr. Duvalier was invited in Gonaives to sponsor a promotion of Jurists at the Faculty of Law of Gonaives which had raised a great outcry. Many people feel at the time it was inappropriate as the former dictator did not have any respect for the law or justice during his reign.
Cheryl Little Stands for Children in Miami-Dade
Cheryl Little is a heroine to immigrants in Miami-Dade. The immigrant community turned out to honor her during the Ninth Annual Champions for Children Ceremony. Seven grade-school girls adorned in ethnic denim dresses and scarves performed a dance to celebrate the event.
Little has worked persistently on behalf of the rights of immigrant families for almost 30 years. In recognition of her contributions, she received the David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award. This award, given out every year, is named for David Lawrence Jr., nationally recognized as a pre-school education advocate and the ex-publisher of the Miami Herald.
Keyboardist Herve Casseus of Tropicana is dead
We learned with sadness the death of a long time member of the Orchestre Tropicana d'Haiti. Keyboardist Herve Casseus is no longer with us. He passed away on Monday December 16, 2013 in new york city
Yon lot membre nan fanmi tropicana-a alle. Herve Casseus se te yon moun de byen. li te jwe yon rol impotan nan Orkest la e pi li te pote plisyer chapo. Li te bon anpil nan Kibod-li. Apa de sa, Herve Casseus te konn kompose, fè arangman tou/ En bref, li te direktè nan mizik pou orkest la
Dany Laferriere went back to his root in Petit-Goave
How many people , after being admitted to such a prestigious place as the Académie française would want the world to know of his humble upbringing? Someone like Dany Laferrière would and that is what made him so special. Last Saturday, Dany Laferrière who was just elected to the French Academy arrived in Petit-Goâve to share some of that success and his new fame.
While in Petit-Goâve where he grew up, Dany Laferrière met several people who came to greet and congratulate him. He is now considered to be the pride of Haiti and especially the town of Petit-Goâve. He said that the city of Petit-Goâve had been his inspiration and actually played a key role in his writings.
2014 Census will cost Haitian Government $26 Million
The government of Haiti (GOH) will be conducting its Fifth General Census of Population and Housing in 2014. It is expected to create 15,000-20,000 jobs. Chairman of the National Census Committee, Wilson Laleau, said data gleaned from the two-year count will provide GOH information about people's economic status, and what health and education services are available to them. The 2014 census is projected to cost about $26 million dollars. GOH will absorb most of the cost, with financial support from Brazil and France.
Some of the principle goals of the census include:
Collection of statistics on:
• Population growth.
• Pregnancies, marriages, deaths, and migration behaviors.
• Environmental features and types of housing.
Ekrivin Dany Laferriere antre nan Akademi France, se gro zafe oiu
Mezanmi, me yon examp po montre kapacite Ayisien. Ekrivin Dany Laferrière konyer-a fè pati de gro tet yo nan institisyon sa yo rele "French Academy". nan Lang France, yo rele li:"Académie française"
Min Se Kisa li ye minm?
Sa se yon group zotobre a babinn
Anbin, se yon group moun ki responsab pou yo veye sou devlopman Lang sa yo rele France-a. Akademi sa ginyin yon gro istwa deyè li. Li te kreye pa Cardinal Richelieu nan lanne 1635 (se pa de lanne). Akademi sa kompze de 40 mamb ki sipose rete pou jis kaske yo mouri.
Madonna in Haiti with her son Rocco, according to ex-husband Sean Penn
After many months of campaigning to get his former wife, pop icon Madonna, to visit Haiti, Hollywood actor and philanthropist, Sean Penn, has finally convinced her to take the trip. The two stars, who have remained friends since their divorce have kept in touch, allowing Penn to slowly work the idea of a Haiti visit into the material girl's head.
Speaking on his breakthrough, Penn stated that he'd recently heard she'd entered the Caribbean country, accompanied by her son, Rocco, though he was unaware of when they had arrived and when they planned to depart.
Still, the important part is that the visit happened in the first place. Since the 2010 earthquake ravaged the country, Penn has made considerable contributions to the rebuilding of the nation through the work of his foundation, the J/P Haitian Relief Organization. Most recently, the foundation successfully organized the participation of five runners from Haiti in the world-known New York Marathon. They were also behind the participation of Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson, who ran for the country.
Does Laurent Lamothe have Chilean Nationality?
Mezanmi, Ayisyen se yon ti pep ki pale anpil oui. Depi lotrejou, anpil Ayisyen ap kouri bri di Premye minis Ayisyen-an, Laurent Lamothe, pa Ayisyen; min plito se yon Chilyen
One thing I know about my people is that we Haitian talk about everything and anything. Sometime, we even talk about things that do not exist.
The last commotion has to do with the nationality of the Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe. Now there is a rumor letting people know that he does not have Haitian nationality. Some people are suggesting that he is of Chilean nationality instead
Should Jean Bertrand Aristide have been invited to Nelson Mandela's funeral?
Mezanmi, ou pap konnin ki lè problem nan peyi sa ap fini non. Konye-a anpil moun ap reproche Prezidan Michel Martelly paceke li pa te invite Jean Bertrand Aristide pou li ale avek li nan lantèman Nelson Mandela. Yo di ke Aristid pase anpil tan nan Afrik Di Sid epi se ta yon facon pou Matelly te fè yon jes de Inyon
Critics have been saying that Michel Martelly missed an opportunity to show union when he decided to attend the Funeral of Nelson Mandela, not inviting former President Jean Bertrand Aristide. Just like Barack Obama did in inviting George W. Buch, just like François Hollande did in inviting Nicolas Sarkozy to go with them, Michel martelly should have done the same.
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