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Here is the newly created National Commission for the modernization of public transit in Haiti

A national commission has been installed with the purpose of discussing ways in which to modernize the public transit system in Haiti. The commission, called into effect by President Martelly with his Prime Minister and other government ministers in tow, is expected to give attention to creating a framework for incentives and the regularization of the system that is changing, but is still plagued by a deficiency in standardized practices. The big picture is the potential for the commission's recommendations to give support to the bettering of the public transportation system.

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Here is a picture during the inauguration of the dam and of irrigation system of Rivière Grise by President Michel Martelly and the Ambassador of the United States accredited to Haiti, Pamela White

The new dam being built at Rivière Grise is expected to improve the wealth of some 15,000 farmers. The site was visited recently by President Michel Martelly, who announced that the plan was exactly what was needed in the current Haitian climate. On the visit, the president had with him a delegation including Prime Minister Evans Paul. They took the time to tour the site, which began construction in May 2014 from grant funding from the government of the United States valued at $9 million.

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kanaval accident 2015 - Seconds after event

Float Accident at Haiti Carnival Parade, 20 Dead. Following the accident, the government has commented on being desirous of preventing such occurrences from taking place in the future. Their quick response, as detailed by Rothschild Francois Jr., Minister of Communications, was to set up an inter-agency commission to report on the incident. He said they would be inspecting for safety all high tension cables as a short term plan to protect the public, and also looking into the modernization of the electricity framework as provided by the state-run electricity company, EDH. These modern improvements may consist of the laying out of lines underground on those streets where the carnival would be held annually.

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Second before Kanaval accident in Haiti

While no carnival celebration anywhere in the world is without its instances of danger, the 2015 Haitian Carnival season was marred by a particularly gruesome accident which resulted in the deaths of 20 people and injury to many others including a popular singer. Reports surfaced on Tuesday, February 17 that a singer, Fantom, from the Hip-Hop group Barikad Crew came into contact with an overhead power line that touched him as the float passed by. The man was electrocuted, and several others were reported to have been as well.

The real danger was a stampede that occurred when the public realized what was happening. Scores of panicked carnival goers began to run away from the float, trampling underfoot those unfortunate enough to fall. Initial tallies were that 15 men and 3 women had been killed, but that number has since grown from 18 to 20 people with a reported 70 others injured.

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Here is a picture of the newly built Hotel Marriott in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Marriott Port-au-Prince, a Clinton Foundation Digicel collaboration

Digicel, the Clinton Foundation and the Marriott hotel chain have come together to create what is the first international brand in Haiti, the Marriott Port-au-Prince. Using a palette of color and design that reeks of modernity, minimalism and taste, the hotel aims to be broadly appealing as well as be sustainable. Along the lines of the latter endeavor, the hotel employs mainly Haitians, and also uses local business to provide the hotel's food, artwork, furnishings and amenities. In the making since 2011, the hotel will finally open up this year with rates starting at $129.

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Haiti will never stop surprising you and the reinstatement of Mr. Simon Dieuseul Desras as Senator of the Republic of Haiti is just another one.

The Haitian Senator was dismissed in January 2015 with nine other senators when their term expired. However on February 10, a Haitian court overturned his dismissal

He is expected to return to his function as President of the Senate immediately

Upon being reinstated to the post of Senate President, Senator Simon Dieuseul Desras took the time to comment on certain happenings in the country, which the senate, though now with 11 members, will be powerless to change other than through voicing its opinion. In that vein, Senator Desras started talking about the multiple strikes and demonstrations taking place across the country. There is the protesting of students of agronomy at the Ministry of Agriculture, the issue of the new gas and diesel prices, and the continued delay in elections.

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Here is a picture Candidate Louis Dejoie campaigning in the city of Aquin in 1957

In 1957 when presidential candidate Senator Louis Dejoie stated during the campaign in Aquin that the country was now rueing its lack of focus on farming, even as so many of the nation's past leaders had been learned agronomists, he had only been at the start of what would become today's considerable glut of impoverished people. The governments then failed to strengthen the agricultural industry in the country, leading to the immigration of many Haitian farmers, resulting in a "food drain" that still has ripple effects today.

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Here is a picture of the new St. François de Sales Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, five year after Haiti earthquake has destroyed it.

New St. Francois de Sales Hospital subsidized by Paying Patients

The new St. Francois de Sales Hospital, resurrected after the 2010 earthquake, has re-opened. It is now a teaching hospital with more beds and expanded services: pediatrics, obstetrics, surgery, and cancer treatment, as well as an electronic records system and ambulance service.

The $22.8 million facility was funded by the U.S. Catholic Health Association, Dominican Republic Sur Futuro Foundation, and Atlanta Catholic Community. The hospital will be subsidized by paying patients being cared for in a private wing.

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The Internationally renowned Chef Nadege Fleurimond is on visit in Haiti sponsored by the Public Diplomacy Office of the United States Embassy

Haitian Chef Fleurimond teaching Cooking and Business Skills to Entrepreneurs

Celebrated Haitian chef Nadege Fleurimond is coming to Haiti to talk about fusion cuisine while conducting cooking sessions and workshops for schools and women's groups. She will also teach participants about sanitation practices, marketing, and customer service to help them run their businesses.

Fleurimond has catered for many American celebrities including Stephen Colbert, Dr. Oz, and Viveca Fox. Fleurimond will be signing copies of "Haiti Uncovered" at La Reserve Restaurant.

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Here is a picture of Prime Minister Evans Paul as he is now calling on the Haitian Diaspora to increase contribution in order to improve the condition of those in Haiti.

Paul asks Diaspora to help Rebuild Haiti

Prime Minister Paul welcomed a Diaspora delegation, whom he spoke to about funding economic and education sectors in Haiti.

Paul called upon them to increase contributions, saying ". . . the time has come where your skills, your networks, your financial power are needed to rebuild the country . . ." He added the rebuilding and growth of Haiti cannot be envisioned ". . . without the involvement of a strong Diaspora, proactive and dynamic"

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