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Let's call a dog a dog. What the Dominicans are currently doing to Haitians and Dominican-Haitians is not the behavior of a civilized society. At least we can go along with the statement of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio who described the behaviors of the Dominican government as illegal, immoral and racist.

The Dominican Republic (DR) is getting ready to expel thousands upon thousands of Haitian migrants and their natural-born progeny as the date for implementation of the new immigration law draws near. Human rights organizations claim the law is based on race-hatred of darker-skinned Haitians.

DR President Medina states no mass deportations will happen and 210,000-plus Haitians have registered for the regularization program. Meanwhile dozens of buses stand poised to transport deportees to Haiti's border.

NYC Mayor de Blasio denounces DR Haitian Migrant Deportation Plan

The Dominican Republic's (DR) plan to deport Dominican-born Haitians has drawn the ire of NYC Mayor de Blasio. He describes the DR's intentions as "illegal, immoral, and racist".

In Washington D.C. the Association of Haitian Professionals (AHP) are organizing a protest at the
Embassy of the Dominican Republic, where they will call for ending deportations. AHP says Dominicans target anyone, who possess "Haitian facial features" and commit violent acts on them.

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Here is a picture of a family in Malpasse who just arrived with children> They don't know anyone in Haiti. This family is among the newly-deported Dominican-Haitians

First Deportees arrive in Malpasse: Martelly denies their existence

Fond Bayard school in Malpasse, near the Dominican-Haitian border, has been converted into a shelter for Dominican-Haitians, recently deported by the DR.

A significant number of deportees are Dominican-born Haitians, descendants of Haitian migrants. According to the Dominican Constitution they have legal status. But a Constitutional Court ruling says they must leave since they don't have the proper papers for citizenship status.

Haitian President Martelly has turned his back on the deportees, ensuring they remain stateless.

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Mayor Martin Walsh urges Dominicans to reverse course in regard to the deportation of Haitians and Dominican-Haitians

Boston Mayor tells DR to stop Deportations

Boston Mayor Walsh responded to the Dominican Republic's intention to exile Dominican-born Haitians, stating it was ". . . troubling to see a . . . country target a minority group for exclusion" He exhorted the DR to not proceed with deportations; instead to be aware of ". . . the value of diversity . . ."

Walsh joins NYC Mayor Di Blasio in condemning the DR's "immoral" and "racist" policy.

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Lil Wayne and Chris Brown will be in downtown Port-au-Prince on on Champs de Mars

Free Concert Publicity puts Olivier and mother, Sophia Martelly, back in Spotlight

Lil Wayne and Chris Brown have agreed to put on a concert in Port-au-Prince on the condition it is free. President Martelly's son, Olivier, who owns Big O Productions, has been working with Wayne and Brown's Swizz Beatz to organize the event.

The announcement of the concert on social media refreshed the public's memory of Olivier and his mother, First Lady Sophia, and their alleged embezzlement of public funds.

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Could you believe this, Haiti is making a name for itself in a sport that you probably would not believe. Haiti's national street hockey team has become the winner of the B-pool of the Street Hockey World Championship. The team defeated the Cayman Islands

Haiti's First-Time Win of Hockey Trophy

In a surprise win, Haiti's National Street Hockey Team (NSHT) beat the Cayman Islands 4-2 to earn the championship trophy in Switzerland. Haiti, not very experienced in the sport, was carried to victory with the aid of Haitian-Canadian players.

The International Street and Hockey Federation eased up on the rules to allow the Haitian-Canadian players to participate using their superior puck skills to nab the trophy. NSHT was coached by Haitian-Canadian Georges Laraque.

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The Cine Theatre Triomphe has finally been made available to the public, marking the fact that the Haitian Capital now has an operating movie theater.

Haiti's Cine Theatre Triomphe now a World Class venue

President Michel Martelly along with Prime Minister Evans Paul launched the renovated Cine Theatre Triomphe (CTT) at a cost of $7 million USD. Senior government officials and the ministers of culture and tourism were also present at the ceremony.

Martelly credited the Council for Performing Arts for its work on the project. The CTT comprises three halls, outfitted with the latest in modern technology. Its total seating capacity is over 750.

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Here is a picture of Santre de Sante Kay Kok in Ile-A-Vache. This is to show you that island that was abandoned at one point is now the object of many interests as it was ranked among the top beached in the world. Now, with Santre de Sante Kay Kok that was recently built among other projects in Ile-A-Vache, the residents ave the opportunity to remain in the island for basic health care.

After the 2010 earthquake, the Haitian government had a plan to turn this beautiful island into a tourist destination. There were many infrastructure works and social projects that were underway; from roads, airport, to port and marina. There was a project for 1,000 hotel rooms, and an 18-hole golf course as well.

However in 2014 a presidential decree declared the island property of the government for tourism development purpose did not seat well many of the residents. People who have lived there for several generations went to the street to protest against the plan. They were afraid that the government would take their land

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With a colorful storefront that gives an idea of the type of establishment, and more than hints at its cultural origin, the Jakmel Art Gallery, located at 2701A NW 2nd Ave Wynwood, Miami, Florida, is perfectly situated in the art and culture section of the Wynwood Arts District. Opened by the famous artist Jude Papaloko Thegenus in 1999, it has become a yearly attraction for art collectors who attend Art Basel Miami Beach each December.

2701A NW 2nd Ave Wynwood, Miami, FL 33137
Info@fearlessartistmedia.com
+1 786 312 5247

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The Galerie D'Art Nader found in Perion-Ville, serves the Haitian community with works from old masters and new phenomena alike. Founded in 1964 by the renowned art dealer and promoter Georges S. Nader, the gallery is now run by his daughter, Myriam Nader-Salomon, who splits her time and considerable talents between it, a location in New York, one in Florida, and their online gallery. Call at 845-367-3039. In Haiti, they are located zt: 50 Rue Gregoire - Petion-Ville, Haiti

Offering original Haitian paintings online, the NaderHaitianArt.com is more than just an online store. Owner Myriam Nader-Salomon has been in the Haitian art business since 1989, working as an appraiser and overall art expert. With brick and mortar galleries in Florida and New York, the Nader collection makes itself widely accessible, offering commitment on originality, a wide inventory and competitive pricing. They also offer appraisal services for those with pieces of Haitian art they would like to have estimated for market value.

Myriam Nader-Salomon,
Online Art Gallery
P.O. Box 840
Haverstraw, NY 10927

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Having been around since 1974, this gallery of Haitian art, Gallerie Macondo, showcases art that transcends the poverty of the land, giving the onlooker a sense of the residual happiness that lingers in the Haitian spirit. On display at the gallery are works by such masters as Louis Joseph, Carlos Jean Baptiste, and Emmanuel Jean, among others. Gallerie Macondo offers a variety of Haitian Vodou flags and photographs as well as the customary paint pieces. At prices that are highly competitive, the gallery offers an affordable trip into another world.

Highland Park • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 •
macondo@verizon.net

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