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Fifth summit of heads of state of The Association of Caribbean States
Here is a picture of the Hemispheric Summit that was held in Haiti in April, 2013. A dozen hemispheric leaders were present in Petion-Ville, Haiti to participate in the fifth summit of the heads of state and government of The Association of Caribbean States.
Haiti for the first time received 10 presidents, including the leaders of Mexico and Colombia, have confirmed their attendance, said Haiti's Foreign Minister Pierre Richard Casimir.
Minister Ralph Theano ordered out of Haitian Parliament
Here is a picture of Minister Ralph Theano having some difficulties at the Haiti Lower House.
The Minister charged to manage relations between the Parliament and Executive, Ralph Theano was ordered by the President Jean Tholbert Alexis to leave the Haitian Parliament after several members of this body insisted that he leave.
Prime minister Laurent Lamoth criticized the behavior of the Haitian Deputies
Minister Ralph Theano
This is a picture of the minister Ralph Theano. He is the Minister Charged with Relations between the Executive and Parliament. Recently, Minister Theano got himself into trouble when he referred to some of the Deputies of Monoparental. This statement did not seat well with many of the Deputies, specially those opposing the government of Michel Martelly.
The latest incident took place on April 4th, 2013 when Minister Ralph Theano was asked to leave the Haitian Parliaments after several Parliamentary members demanded that
Former Haitian President Elie Lescot
This is a picture of Former President of Haiti, Elie Lescot.
A Haitian Mulato elite, born in Saint-Louis du Nord to a middle-class family. Haitian history would inform us that Elie Lescot completed his secondary education in the historic city of Cap-Haitian. Then, he moved to the city of Port-de-Paix where he became involved in the import export business.
Elie Lescot put his feet into the water of Haitian politic in 1911. By 1914, he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies two years later.
Senator Steven Benoit demands that amended Haitian Constitution published
The newly amended constitution needs to be published by the government of Michel Martelly. Senator Steven Benoit is hoping by exercising some pressure on the government to publish this newly amended Haitian Constitution.
What is included in the newly amended constitution:
Two important aspect of the newly amended constitution. Every Haitian is subject to all rights, duties and obligations attached to their nationality. Multiple nationality is acceptable with the amendment to these articles.
Nehemie Joseph of the CEP
Here is a picture of Mr. Nehemie Josephwho was chosen to represent the Haitian parliament at the CEP. Nehemie Joseph, Pierre Simon Georges an Mary Clunie Dumay are the three names submitted.
Mr. Nehemie Joseph officially submitted his resignation Thursday to members of the CSPJ,
Deputy Arnel Belizaire in Haitian Parliament in Rage
Here is a picture of the Haitian parliament Arnel Belizaire who is known to have any problem expressing himself. He usually uses whatever is available to make sure he makes his point. In this instance during a session at the Haitian parliament, he threw a total of three desks across the room to show his non satisfaction about a recent decision taken.
Some people think it is normal for Deputy Arnel Belizaire to do that as this kind of behaviors are common in parliaments in other countries
The government of Haiti and Haiti National Palace
Here is a picture of Haiti National Palace following the 2010 earthquake. The National palace was testroyed, along side of many other government buildings. The Haitian government was unable to operate.
The National Palace was designed in 1912 by Georges H. Baussan (1874-1958), It took on the tradition of French Renaissance architecture.
The National Palace which was originally built in 1881, was seriously damaged on 8 August 1912 by a violent explosion that also killed President Cincinnatus Leconte
Embassy of Haiti in Washington DC
The Haitian Embassy located in Washington, D.C. is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Haiti to the United States.
Here is a picture of the Embassy of Haiti, Washington DC.
In March, 2013, the staff of the Haitian embassy in Washington was distributed as follows:
His Excellency Paul ALTIDOR
Ambassador
Mr. William EXANTUS, Minister Counselor
Deputy Chief of Mission/Political Affairs
Mrs. Joceline BLEMUR, Minister Counselor
Consular Affairs
Mrs. Stephane Calvin ROSENBERG, Counselor
Culture and Education Affairs
Mr. Ralph Ricardo JEAN-PHILIPPE, Counselor
Administration
Ms. Ariel DOMINIQUE, Consultant
Community Affairs
Ms. Shirley JEAN, Advisor
Office of the Ambassador
Mrs. Otesa Middleton MILES, Consultant
Communications
Mrs. Marie Claude MALEBRANCHE, First Secretary
Political Affairs
Mrs. Evice GUERCIN, First Secretary
Political Affairs
Mr. Sony ELIAS, First Secretary
Consular Affairs
Mrs. Wilza Frazil METELLUS, First Secretary
Culture and Education Affairs
Mr. Antony MASSILLON, Consultant
IT Specialist/Webmaster
Mrs. Marie Rose ARNOUX, Assistant
Administration
Mrs. Myrtha CHARLOT, Assistant
Culture and Education Affairs
Mrs. Marie Myriam SANON, Receptionist
Front Desk
Mr. Marc POLYNICE,
Driver
Address:
2311 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Phone:
(202) 332-4090
Fax:
(202) 745-7215
E-mail:
amb.washington@diplomatie.ht
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