Liliane Pierre-Paul
Liliane Pierre-Paul was a pioneering Haitian journalist whose life and career were defined by an unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and transparency.
Throughout her illustrious journey in the world of journalism, she fearlessly reported on government corruption, social injustices, and human rights abuses, becoming a symbol of hope for the Haitian people.
As a young journalist in the 1980s, Liliane Pierre-Paul worked for Radio Haiti Inter. She later co-founded Radio Kiskeya, one of Haiti's leading independent radio stations, her powerful voice resonated with the nation, advocating for democracy and empowering citizens.
Liliane Pierre-Paul died on 31 July 2023.
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."
Michele Bennett recalls Liliane Pierre-Paul's anti Duvalier fight, wrote about her death of on Twitter
Former Haiti first lady Michele Bennett Duvalier remembers Liliane Pierre Paul's fight against her late husband, ex president Jean-Claude Duvalier, as she paid her respects to the departed journalist.
Michel Bennett said this of journalist Liliane Pierre Paul on Twitter:
Death of journalist Liliane Pierre-Paul at the age of 70 following a heart attack.
Activist for freedom of expression and journalist of Radio Haiti Inter, facing the government of President Jean Claude Duvalier in the years 1980.
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.
VIDEO: Haiti - Liliane Pierre-Paul blames the l'Etat Haitien after Radio Kiskeya Fire
Watch this video... Haitian journalist Liliane Pierre-Paul says it is the fault of the State of Haiti (l'Etat Haitien) that she lost her radio station, Radio Kiskeya, and she will rebuild it without their help.
"We need the help of the State on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 9:30 pm when our neigbor's home was on fire," Liliane Pierre-Paul said. "They would've had the time to extinguish the fire and Radio Kiskeya would not have burned to the ground. Nou pat gen Leta! (We have no State)"
Haiti Mayor Gabriel Fortune says: RADIO Kiskeya is a Propagandist Radio Station
Live in her afternoon news program on Radio Kiskeya, Liliane Pierre Paul reported that Les Cayes city mayor Gabriel Fortune accused her radio station of being a propagandist radio station that was tied under the table of the Privert Interim Government.
Liliane Pierre Paul did even try to deny the accusation. Instead she said there are many people who have been making these accusations since president Jocelerme Privert was in power for their own personal reasons. That these people are satellites in the constellation of TET KALE. They multiplied these types of declarations hopping they would submerge Radio Kiskeya and some people within the radio station.
FLASH: Haiti - Ex President Michel Martelly (Sweet Micky) to Appear in COURT in 3 Days OR Else...
The Artist Sweet Micky (ex-President Michel Martelly) has 3 days to in show up in COURT to apologize to journalists Liliane Pierre Paul and Jean Monard Metellus of he will face some serious consequences...
This 'required-or-else apology' is for Sweet Micky's remarks during the Carnival of Les Cayes vis-à-vis the two journalists, Liliane Pierre Paul and Jean Monard Metellus.
According to news reports, a formal complaint filed by Jean Nazaire Thide demands a formal formal apology. Failing to do so could results of prosecution of the former superstar president of the Republic for indecent assault and Public indecency...
Haiti Media Crisis - Journalists Receive CASH Gifts from the National Palace, Radio Kiskeya not Happy
Haiti Radio Kiskeya blows the whistle on what they call "Acts of Corruption from the National Palace." Various Journalists were invited into the National Palace on 23 December 2014 and received envelopes with a CASH prize inside in the amount of 40,000 and 50,000 gourdes... Liliane Pierre-Paul is pissed, Lucien Jura explains...
KREYOL: Haiti - Jounalis resevwa envlop LAJAN nan men Palais National kòm Kado de Nwel... Lilianne Pierre-Paul radio Kiskeya fashe... ta sanble gen kek nan jounalis Kiskeya yo ki revoke, Manmzèl voye yon let danble bay Lucien Jura, Pot Pawol La Presidence la... Kisa-w panse?