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A bill has been introduced to US congress for the expansion of Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity Through Partnership for Encouragement

HOPE II Act likely to extend deadline until 2030

It would certainly be a shame to stop the good work being done by the HOPE II Act project that has already seen to growth of the textile sector in the country. the current deadline for the act is 2018, but Senator Bill Nelson, in US Congress on February 12, introduced the notion of extending the HOPE II Act (Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity Through Partnership for Encouragement, and the HELP Act (Haiti Economic Lift Program), which expires in 2020. Both acts seek to be extended to 2030.

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Here is a picture of the Usine Sucriere Citadelle (Welsh) in Limonade that closed its doors in 1990 for lack of efficiency and productivity.

Also closed were the Haitian American Sugar Company (HASCO), the Usine Sucriere des Cayes (USC)

With the closing of there major sugar refineries in the country, Haiti is no longer a sugar producing country anymore.

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Several Haitian business people have come out to urge all the parties to find a solution to the current crisis as it is affecting business in Haiti big time.

"Haïti Chérie" is a group of business entrepreneurs and business leaders, formed with a mission to promote entrepreneurship and encourage the middle class and less fortunate in Haiti so that they can achieve their full potential. The group was officially launched on November 24, 2014. The pilot project of "Haïti Chérie" targets 20 small businesses in the agricultural sectors, to evaluate their capabilities and support needs and connects them to the concerned ministries. The group has called on all parties to avoid violence and reach a consensus to hold early election to avoid all impending political crisis. However, their voice has remained unheard to the radical oppositions and Fanmi Lavalas who have rejected every possibility of a truce.

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Here is a picture of the Final National Digicel "Entrepreneur de l'année 2014" that took place on December 16, at Hotel Caribe in Haiti

This year, a short list of 85 finalists for 2014 EOTY has been prepared out of over 250 initial entries and the list reflects the changing face of a new Haiti moving on a journey to advancement and prosperity. This year the winners will be selected in a new way-- two finalists from each category will be selected from the west, and one from each category in the center, north and south Haiti. The theme of the award has been chosen as "A Voice for Entrepreneurs". The entrepreneurs will describe what they need to achieve success, how they achieve growth, what they can to contribute to the community and their vision for the future. Maarten Boute, the CEO of Digicel Haiti, has welcomed the rise in the number of women finalists (25% from an earlier 20%). The first twenty five finalists will be taken to an executive education program at Florida International University in Miami, focusing on finding new opportunities and achieving success.

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Here is a picture of the Public market of Fontamara that is currently in Construction

Fontamara Public Market Construction Moving Forward

Office of Communication of the Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation announced Fontamara public market project is 25% done. The project that began April 1st is receiving funding from the government treasury, whose benefactor is Petrocaribe.

The large-scale market will contain 300 stalls; a parking lot; an operations center; cafeteria; toilets; and infrastructure for safety, sanitation, and loading/unloading decks.

Plans to build a dock on the coastline close to Fontamara will improve the fishing industry in the area.

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Here is a picture of the Binational market of Dajabon.

Binational Market Of Dajabon Disrupted By Demonstration In Ouanaminthe

Recently on December 5th, the business in the Binational market at Dajabón in Dominican Republic was severely disrupted when a widespread protest was staged in nearby Ouanaminthe and other Haitian towns. Heated clashes between the police and residents took place. The inhabitants were demanding better services, lower taxes on merchandise, supply of electricity to the homes of Caracol by Caracol Electrification Project and the resignation of President Martelly. In the early hour of the day, some hooded individuals closed the gate on the Haitian border side and started throwing stones and bottles towards the Dominican side. Although, the door was reopened later, but very few buyers and sellers ventured to take risks. The traders from both sides of the border were affected. The big buyers and sellers could not cross the border due to road blocks at the junction of Fort-Liberté and Marfetí.

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Here is a picture of the president of Chamber of Commerce and industry in haiti, Mr. R ginald Boulos.

He was one of the people who fought not to raise the minimum salary in Haiti. Doctor R ginald Boulos who represents the private sector in Haiti does not want to adjust the minimum salary. He agues that this current salary helps to create jobs in Haiti

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Haiti is making some small improvement to attract business. Overall, according to the most current report from Doing Business 2015 of the World Bank, that his not enough to move the country closer to a friendly environment for business. Haiti still find itself at the bottom or among the last ten countries in its ranking

Doing Business 2015 of the World Bank, Haiti moved up by only one point

Haiti's upward movement on the World Bank's Doing Business 2015 ranking might only be up one step, but compared to some other countries, like their island neighbor the Dominican Republic, Haiti has done well for itself since their last stage on the ranking. The Dominican Republic may be many places ahead of their poorer neighbor, at 84th to Haiti's 180th, but they are in exactly the same position they occupied last year, while Haiti has progressed where business was concerned. In one category alone--Dealing with Construction Permits--Haiti moved up a whole 6 places. This, indeed, augurs well for the future of the embattled country.

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A visit was made to Clement's Glass & Mirror, Inc. on August 10, 2014 to quickly check things things out there. The business is located in a building along side with three other Haitian businesses: A Haitian Botanica, a Fruit Market and a Barber Shop.

In term of parking, you will find one, depending on the time of the day or the day of the week you get there. You will find the biggest parking challenge the on Saturdays.

Although the place appears small from the outside, there are plenty of space as you enter. In addition, you will find a receptive staff ready to help you. On the day of my visit, the owner of Clement' Glass and Mirror was present and personally greeted me. He is very dedicated to the success of his business and took the time to explain to me what he does.

Clement's Glass & Mirror, Inc. is a full service glass and mirror services with close to 20 years of experience. They sell and install all types of glass, frameless and framed shower doors, mirrors, windows, storefronts and more. They can help their customers make decisions about products for their home and business, and their experience will likely save you money.

I would recommend anyone to Clement's Glass & Mirror, Inc. because the staff is dedicated to the consumers and likely would o out of their way to pleas them.

Clement's Glass & Mirror, Inc in Little Haiti
8255NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138
clementsglass@yahoo.com
305-758-6811

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A decision that will create more jobs in Haiti. Heineken has made the commitment to buy locally sourced sorghum in Haiti.

Heineken SMASH Program Increases Sorghum Production Yields 100%

Heineken's new sustainability strategy considers local sourcing a key component of its success. It has begun locally sourcing sorghum in Haiti through the Smallholders Alliance for Sorghum Haiti (SMASH) initiative.

SMASH's funding arm, Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti S.A. (BRANA), a Heineken division, created in 2012 after a buyout of minority shareholders, has poured $3.4 million into locally-sourced sorghum. Haitian peasants' sorghum yields are up 100% and their incomes have increased almost 100% too.

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