Just a thought

Haiti - Why are the Haitian border cities and towns so far from the border?

If you ever travel on land from Haiti to the Dominican Republic, you may be surprised to see that the Dominican Republic has fully developed cities and town right on the border while, on the Haiti side, you have to go quite a distance inland to find a sign of life... Why is that? I wondered... A friend of mine gave a brief explanation that makes sense... more »

August 8, 2014 9:07 AM

List of The Greatest Haitian Leaders in History

QUESTION: Who would you add to the list of The Greatest Haitian Leaders in History? --- Often, whenever Haitians are discussing the topic of leadership, they will go all the way back to the Haitian Revolution to pull names like Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Henri Christophe... That was the Revolution... WHO else would you like to add to that list of "Greatest Haitian Leaders" and in WHAT aspect of Haitian society would you list their greatest accomplishments other than in politics? more »

August 6, 2014 8:32 AM

Apre Bondye se Manman-m, Paste a di ou pa Dwe di sa...

Anpil fwa, ou tande yon Haitien ap pale, li di: Apre Bondye se manman-m, apre bondye se papa-m, oswa se yon matant, tonton ki a letranje... Jodi a mwen tande on pastè ki ap preche nan radio, li di ou pa dwe di bagay konsa, li di w-ap "Blasphemer le non de l'Eternel..." more »

July 18, 2014 4:52 PM

True or False: Couples are better at saving money, buying healthier foods, and exercising regularly

I just read this on Forbes Magazine and found it very interesting for my Haitian-Americans readers... Read this... Researchers from Boston College and the University of Pittsburgh wanted to know whether it's true that couples are better at saving money, buying healthier foods, and exercising regularly... What they discovered will amaze you... more »

June 26, 2014 4:04 PM

Haiti - The Untouchables - "Tout moun se Chef" and it is a Big Problem

Law and order is defined as a situation characterized by respect for and obedience to the rules of a society... Law and order is what, I think all Haitians will agree, is missing in Haiti... Tout moun se chèf... Tout chèf ap fè dezòd and they all seem so untouchable... For this reason. maintaining Law and Order in Haiti becomes impossible... more »

May 11, 2014 7:41 AM

Haiti Elections - CEP, KEP, CTCEP - "P" a vle di "Plume ne Grouille"

Mezanmi.... Depi lontan gen yon problem "P" nan peyi d'Haiti... CEP, KEP, CETEP, se "P" a ki pwoblèm lan... Sanble "P" a vle di "Plume ne Grouille" oswa "Pwenn fè pa..." Li pa posib! more »

May 1, 2014 1:29 PM

My Life and the people who Influenced me - Who do you listen to?

Let me ask you something... The things you do everyday, do you ever stop and think about who, amongst your family and friends, influences you to do these things? I am talking about the clothes you wear, the food you eat, you choice beverage, religious beliefs, political affiliations etc... more »

April 24, 2014 9:06 AM

Haiti - Eske president peyi-a ta dwe deplase pou inauguration yon pon?

Avanyè, mwen ap swiv conversation 2 moun sou Facebook ki ap diskite sou nesesite pou President Martelly deplace ale inogure yon pon... Yon conversation tres interesan... An swiv.... more »

April 21, 2014 5:20 AM

Give Haiti a FISH, Teach Her NOTHING!

QUESTION: If you had BILLIONS of DOLLARS to give to Haiti, would you: A) Take the money and give it to the poor, feed them and give them shelter OR... B) Invest in the long term economic recovery of Haiti, create jobs so the poor people can work, feed themselves and provide their own shelter??? I am asking because... more »

April 16, 2014 8:50 AM

Dominicain an di: Nenpot Resource ki genyen Haiti, Haitien Dyabolize li

ISTWA TOUT BON... Yon jou mwen visite lakay yon zanmi dominicain ki abite sou fontyè Haitiano-Dominicain an. N-ap pale, Misye di-m konsa Haiti genyen anpil resource naturel men, olye pou yo ta exploite resous sa yo, yo prefere diabolize yo... more »

April 14, 2014 8:31 AM