Le Matin - Haiti Observer Blog

Founded on May 2, 1898 by Guillaume Chéraquit, Le Nouvelliste is Haiti's oldest and biggest daily newspaper. Le Nouvelliste started as "Le Matin" and was renamed to its present name just fifteen months later. The newspaper is printed in French and is distributed throughout Haiti, especially in the capital and in 18 of Haiti's major cities.

The newspaper celebrated its 115th anniversary on May 2, 2013. Speaking about this prestigious occasion, Editor in Chief, Frantz Duval said that there would be an open house that would be held at the newly renovated premises of Rue de Centre. He also mentioned that the open house would present an opportunity for the public to meet with the journalists and the management of the daily.

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Le Matin, Haiti's biggest and most prestigious daily, is a business publication, which publishes for the well-heeled and -educated Haitian elite. Its coverage of business includes state-wide and regional business news, forecasts, analysis, executive profiles and promotions, mergers and acquisitions, and information on market conditions elsewhere in the world affecting Haiti's business climate.

Publishing in French and out of Port-au-Prince, it owns and operates its publishing house, Le Nouveau Matin S.A. Besides general business news, Le Matin delivers editorial content pertinent to business markets in Haiti.

Its readership includes captains of industry, business barons, government business interests, and business associations. Those who claim the lion's share of purchasing leverage, hold at least one advanced degree, usually in business or in a business-related field.

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