Politics of Haiti

Haiti 17 Octobre - Dessalines and the Eradication of Poverty

In Haiti, October 17 is Jean-Jacques Dessalines Day... ALSO... October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty... Did you know that? more »

October 17, 2012 9:34 AM

17 October 1806 - Did Dessalines Really Die In Pont-Rouge?

FACT OR FICTION? -- Haitian Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines actually died at the residence of Alexandre Petion NOT in Pont-Rouge on October 17 1806. more »

October 17, 2012 3:55 PM

HAITI May Soon Become The Latest Member of The AFRICAN Union.

If all goes as planned, Haiti, yes North America's Haiti, will become the latest member of the African Union sometime in January. Haiti and Africa share a sense of history, and African countries stepped up in the wake of Haiti's earthquake, which has led some to conclude the time is right to formalize their ties. more »

October 16, 2012 10:38 AM

Aba Martelly - Manifestation In Port-au-Prince

There has been lots of protest in Haiti calling for the resignation of Haitian president Michel Martelly, Why? La Vie Cher ak tout lot rezon nou pa konnen yo... ou konnen! more »

October 15, 2012 8:36 AM

President Martelly Meets the Republic of Congo Haitian Diaspora

Haitian President Michel Martelly took some time to visit the Haitian diaspora in the Democratic Republic of Congo while visiting the country for the 14th Conference of Heads of State and Government of Francophone Nations. more »

October 15, 2012 7:47 AM

Haiti - MINUSTAH Mandate Extended until 15 October 2013

Good news or Bad news? - The UN Security Council has just renewed a one-year mandate for MINUSTAH, its peacekeeping mission in Haiti. more »

October 13, 2012 4:24 AM

PM Laurent Lamothe Files A Lawsuit Against Newspaper Haiti-Observateur

Haitian Pime Minister Laurent Lamothe has just filed a lawsuit against Haitian Newspaper Haiti-Observateur for defamation. more »

September 12, 2012 1:46 PM

BOT Project Financing - Could That Help Develop Haiti Faster?

I was always wondering what the proper term was for when a company comes into a country like Haiti, builds something, operates it, and hands it over to the government after a number of years. more »

February 26, 2011 8:52 AM

Haiti New prime minister sworn in

Haiti's new Prime Minister Garry Conille was sworn into office Tuesday along with 16 cabinet ministers. more »

October 19, 2011 1:17 PM

Origin Of Haiti Cholera Outbreak FOUND!

Scientists confirmed - It was a group of peacekeepers from Nepal that brought the cholera to Haiti. more »

August 24, 2011 9:01 AM