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Haitian cell-phone users will now have access to online financial activities via an e-purse product, LajanCash. A French software developer, Tag Attitude, has developed the software that will permit users access to their bank accounts. They will have the ability to pay rent, bills, and groceries online. Tag Attitude is working with Central Bank to create policies for all online transactions.

LajanCash is the newest bank product offered by National Credit Bank (NCB), bringing it into the 21st century of information-technology banking. No matter what cell-phone brand the user owns, LajanCash can be used on it. The idea behind LajanCash is to move massive aggregations of users online to engage in commerce activities. This opportunity for consumers to join online banking communities will attract more choices to increase consumer satisfaction.

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Let me put it this way instead. Can Government Commissioner, Jean Renel Senatus, really crack down on beggars in Haiti?

To be fair to the Government Commissioner, he made the point that he is referring to beggars in front or near banks. "There are beggars, who are part of networks of thieves who stand in front of the BRH to the Rue Pavée, in front of the BNC, of commercial banks and serve as scouts for thieves".

If we had to come up with the real list of beggars in Haiti, I assume that the list would be pretty long. I have a few names:

1) The people at Airport Toussaint L'Ouverture who want to help you with your bags whether you want it or not.

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The 56 year old Guiteau Toussaint who is the current President of the Board of Directors for Haiti National Bank of Credit ( Banque Nationale de Crédit (BNC), was assassinated yesterday, Sunday June 11, in Petion-Ville Haiti.

According to Haiti National Police, several individuals entered the residence of Mr. Guiteau Toussaint in Petion-Ville, to rob him. The "Haitian Joudalist" learned that he was shot in the head and while being taken to the hospital for treatment, passed away.

The report also stated that the bandits left the home with jewelry and other valuables

Mr. Guiteau Toussaint was planning to debut his new mortgage program in a ceremony where president Michel Martelly was expected to attend

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