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When you are thinking about Little Haiti from now on, you might want to think twice. Here is another sign to show that Little Haiti is going through a major renovation. Cheeseburger Baby just opens its popular restaurant on NE 79th Street and NE Second Avenue in Miami which is a location surrendered by Haitian owed businesses

South Beach's Cheeseburger Baby is now also located at NE 79th Street and NE Second Avenue. A food truck-sized venue it occupies 260-square feet.

Owner Stephanie Vitori capitalizes on customers, who pass by Cheeseburger Baby on their way to work, offering them cortaditos and breakfast sandwiches.

Other reasonably-priced items on the menu include turkey burgers, BLTs, grilled cheese, and Philly cheese steaks. All ingredients are fresh-bought the same day, and cooked-to-order.

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Here is a picture of Haitian filmmaker and political activist, former Haiti's Minister of Culture Raoul Peck, son of Port-a-Piment.

Film Festival gives World Competition Award to Director Peck

Haitian director Raoul Peck's "Fatal Assistance" nabbed top prize at Abu Dhabi Film Festival. It concerns Haiti's attempts to rebuild itself after the 2010 earthquake. He is also director of films "L'Homme sur les Quais", "Haitian Corner", "Corps Plonges", and "Lumumba".

Peck served as Haitian Minister of Culture for nearly two years, and has helped develop Haiti's cultural life, launching Foundation Forum Eldorado and purchasing movie theatre Eldorado to support local artists.

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Welcme to the city of Port-à-Piment in Haiti. It is located in the South peninsula about 52 km from the town of Les Cayes.

Port-a-Piment Burgeoning Tourist Destination. It is a coastal town in South Department, with a population at the last census count of 17,000-plus.

Its education system is well developed with primary, secondary, and university level schools. But its health system is not, with a single health center and recently built hospital.

The primary tourist attraction, Marie-Jeanne Cave, is still being excavated for riches hidden there by Taino Indians. The spectular beauty of the caves will help to draw more tourists to the area.

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Here is the location of Grotte Marie-Jeanne in relationship to the city of Port-à-Piment in Haiti

In Haiti in the Coteaux Arrondissement is Port-a-Piment commune. In the southern section of Port-a-Piment stands La Grotte Marie Jeanne, covering two and a half miles of ground.

A three-tiered cave, it contains stalactites, a rose-hued deck, and dangling vines. Archaeological riches have been excavated there, harking back to the indigenous Tainos. To date 36 chambers have been found, with possibly more yet undiscovered.

The entry fee to explore the caves along with experienced guides in $2 USD.

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A major accident took place on August, 15, 2015 somewhere not far from the city of Cap-Haitian. It was reported that 17 passengers are dead.

A truck filled with vendors on their way to market in Bonay Dugal was overturned when a motorbike taxi nearly collided with the van. Civil Protection reported a death toll of 18, with 28 sustaining injuries, 13 of them seriously wounded.

President Martelly expressed sympathy to victims' families. He is asking for an investigation to find out what led to the crash. He urged drivers to be aware of traffic and drive safely.

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Here is a member of the Political Party Tèt Kale(PHTK) of center right.

A new political organization, Haitian Party Tet Kale (PHTK), has been legally sanctioned to function within the electoral process. Already it has gained interest among political parties Konbit Sides, Ayiti An Aksyon, and President Martelly's Pati Politik Peyizan.

Chief of Staff Anne Milford has been chosen to head PHTK and Minister for Women, Yanick Mézile will lend her ministry's support. There are 5,000 PHTK members throughout the country.

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The political party close to the executive branch of government, Bouclier, is accused for the disruption of the first round of parliamentary elections August 9, 2015 in Haiti.

Opposition wants Cancellation of Parliamentary Elections in First Round

Two political parties, Rasin kan PEP and Struggling People's Organization, have called upon the Provisional Electoral Council to investigate disruptions and violence at the polls during Parliamentary elections.

Both parties assert PHTK, Shield, Ayiti, and other opposition parties perpetrated acts of violence, vandalism, and looting.

International observers like the EU and OAS say irregularities at the polls don't rise to the level that a need for canceling the first round of elections is necessary.

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Here is a picture of Mr. Nawoon Marcellus, candidate for Bouclier in the Nord Department

Nawoon Marcellus First Muslim in Parliament. He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies (COD) under the Aristide administration 2001-2004. Originally he was a member of the disbanded Lavalas Family party.

Marcellus enjoyed the achievement of one who professed his Muslim faith as being the first person of his religion to be elected to the COD.

Muslims in Haiti number 4,000-5,000 and have become identifiable in recent years, living peacefully side-by-side with Catholics and Voodooists.

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Here is a picture of the young Haitian entrepreneur, Garius Lonick.

Haitian Youth Businessman in Contest for International Distinction

Young Haitian Businessman, Garius Lonick, is one of 2014's Ten Outstanding Young Haitians. He is now vying for one of 2015's ten outstanding youth globally.

Lonick began his business at age 12 when his parents could no longer afford school tuition. He became an artisan, funding his education, ending with a BA in medical technology.

He has launched four businesses in the medical field, with an employment force of 100. JCI will determine ten winners of the global competition.

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Here is GOP candidate Rand Paul as he decided to go to Haiti and perform eye surgeries while the other candidates campaign in Iowa.

Presidential Candidate Rand Paul Doing Good in Haiti

GOP presidential hopefuls are spending August in Iowa, to improve their chances of becoming president. Except Rand Paul

As a doctor, he will perform free-of-charge cataract eye surgeries in Haiti. His reason for the surgeries is the island is near the U.S.; tremendous need exists; and medical access is difficult.

Haitians suffer high rates of blindness due to proximity to the equator, Haiti's year-round sunniness, and lack of protective sunglasses.

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