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Coincidences : Konpe Filo and Liliane Pierre-Paul born the same year, they died the same day
In an uncanny coincidence, the Haitian media mourns the loss of two legendary figures who were born in the same year, 1953, but met their final moments on the same date, July 31st, albeit years apart.
Anthony Pascal, fondly known as Konpè Filo, was born on March 11, 1953, and his journey in the field of journalism was nothing short of iconic.
Sadly, on July 31, 2020, the world bid farewell to Konpè Filo, this remarkable soul, as he took his last breath in Mirebalais, Haiti.
His unique storytelling and captivating voice endeared him to audiences, making him a beloved figure in the hearts of many.
Former Haiti Police Chief Michel-Ange Gedeon Honors the Legacy of Journalist Liliane Pierre-Paul
In a poignant display of respect and admiration, former Haiti police chief, Michel-Ange Gedeon, paid his heartfelt tribute to the departed journalist, Liliane Pierre-Paul.
The words he shared encapsulate the profound impact Liliane had on Haiti and its people through her relentless pursuit of truth and her unwavering dedication to the nation's betterment.
"You fought hard for a change you don't have time to see," Gedeon wrote in a tweet.
"Haiti was happy to have you as its child. Thank you for everything you represented for the Nation."
Farewell to a Journalism Icon: Remembering Liliane Pierre-Paul of Radio Kiskeya
On Monday 31 July, 2023, Radio Kiskeya announced the death of their famous journalist Liliane Pierre-Paul over the air. The Haitian media was mourning the death of one their best.
At the age of 70, Liliane Pierre-Paul suffered a heart attack at her home in the hills above Port-au-Prince. She was preparing to head to her beloved Radio Kiskeya to host her popular 4pm news program "Journal 4h".
Liliane's son, Harold Isaac, confirmed the tragic news. Later, Radio Kiskeya announced her passing on air, marking the end of an era in Haitian journalism and leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered.
The Haitian media has turned our gang leaders into Superstars like Bonnie and Clyde
The Haitian media will not suppress any information that are damaging to the image of the Republic of Haiti.
They do not care about that and there is no entity in place to keep some form of control over them for the sake of our nation.
This is an excerpt from an article published on http://www.belpolitik.com/blog/tag/claude-joseph/crime-haiti-vs-dominican-republic-claude-joseph.html
The Haitian media thinks they are the 4th power -- after the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government -- and that gives them the right to do anything for a buzz.
Flash : Haitian journalist Luko Desir shot in the head last night in Haiti
Breaking News -- We have just received a video showing Haitian journalist Luko Desir receiving urgent care at a hospital after he was shot in the head by on bandit in Haiti.
Due to the graphic nature of the video we cannot post it on our website; however, we have some providing a link on you to awake and watch it.
The video shows the Matin Debat journalist being treated roughly about an hour after the incident happened, according to what he himself told the nurse that was taken care of him.
Legendary Haiti sports journalist Michel Giraud is dead
Haiti sports fans and journalists are saddened by the death Michel Giraud, one of the oldness sports columnists in Haiti.
Michel Giraud was a sports columnist on Radio Galaxie and a Haitian football encyclopedia.
Michel Giraud died this Friday, December 6, 2019. He died after an asthma attack, according to information provided by a relative.
Journalist Michel Giraud died one week before his 77th birthday. He was born on December 14, 1942.
Rospide Petion, another Haitian journalist murdered in Port-au-Prince
Haitian journalist Rospide Petion, a presenter at Radio Sans Fin (RSF), was murdered in cold blood in Port-au-Prince Monday evening, 10 Jun 2019.
According to one of his colleagues, Rospide Petion was on his way home when his was shot in his car by unidentified armed individuals at Portail Leogane, near the National Theater. Injured, he continued to roll. His lifeless body was found around rue des Arts Plastiques.
Another colleague believes this act be a murder masked to look like insecurity in Haiti. He believes there is a hand behind this murder.
Bad news sell... Should a Haitian journalist have a soul?
Right now, there is nothing but bad news coming out of Haiti. Death and gang warfare is what you hear about everyday when you open the radio. Should a Haitian journalist hold back or report all the bad news coming out of Haiti as it is happening?
I am sure there are many good things happening in Haiti but, like I always say, good news does not sell newspapers!
Some Haitians tend to criticize these journalists because "they are making Haiti look bad" but is it the journalist's fault that bad things are happening in Haiti or is it something else?
Haitian Journalists attacked by protesters during anti-Jovenel Manifestation
Various Haitian journalists were attacked by street protestors during an opposition manifestation Tuesday, various radio stations reported in Capital Port-au-Prince.
A radio Signal FM journalist was attacked, his driver was pulled out of the car and roughed up, the radio station reported, because protestors said his radio station is pro-government.
Related: BIG Manifestation In Haiti Tuesday, tires burning, cars set on fire, store windows broken
Another vehicle belonging to radio Kiskeya was also attacked by protestors in the commune of Delmas in Capital Port-au-Prince, journalist Liliane Pierre-Paul reported in his after noon news program.
Haiti - Journalist Phares Duverne is Dead
Bad news from the Haitian Diaspora: Journalist Phares Duverne is Dead... For all who knew him personally, Phares Duverne was a great man... He will be missed...
Phares Duverne died early Sunday morning, 13 December 2015, as a result of kidney failure. Phares had kidney problems for a while now. Back in November he had a heart attack and was place on life support. He didn't survive...
For those of us who lived in South Florida, you probably remember Phares Duverne aco-hosting the morning show with Ed Lozama in the Morning back in the days on WSRF 1580am...