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Here is a picture of the ceremony of graduation of 1,118 new PNH officers in January, 2015

The National Police of Haiti graduated its 125th class of 118 police agents in January. President Martelly, Prime Minister Evans Paul, and senior government officials attended the promotion ceremony. Also present were Director General of the HNP, Godson Orelus, and Justice Minister Pierre-Richard Casmir.

Paul spoke to the agents about their role to maintain peace, defend the Constitution, promote rule of law, and establish a secure environment to hold fair, free, and democratic elections.

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New CEP Officers Elected by Membership

Prime Minister Evans Paul swore in nine new members of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), and they went to work, holding their first session.

Moster Georges has been appointed Executive Director of the Council. The presidency went to Pierre-Louis Opont; secretary to Vijonet Demero; and treasurer to Ricardo Augustine.

CEP is responsible for organizing free and fair elections and it will according to Paul ". . . create conditions conducive to the holding of elections."

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Here is the picture of the installation of 9 members of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP).

New Provisional Electoral Council getting ready to organize Elections

Prime Minister Evans Paul installed the Provisional Electoral Council's (CEP) nine new members at a swearing-in ceremony. Senior government officials, diplomats, and public-private sector representatives were present.

Evans said the government is asking for a stoppage of violent protesting so it could hold elections and prepare the way for the CEP to organize them.

The Martelly-Paul government will work for public administration modernization, government decentralization, and improvement of living standards for the people.

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Here is a statue of the writer and Quebec screenwriter of Haitian origin, the academician Dany Laferrière as he is prepared to enter the Grevin Museum of Montreal.

Laferriere Sculpture latest Honor for Haitian-Canadian Writer

Haitian-Canadian novelist Dany Laferriere's likeness is being transformed into a sculpture piece for the Gavin Museum of Montreal to be installed in 2016.

Laferriere writes in French and published his first novel in 1985 "How to Make Love to a Negro without Getting Tired".

In 2013 he became a member of the Academie Francaise, and in 2014 was honored with the International Literature Award for the novel "The Return".

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This is the presentation of the movie Sweet Micky For President by Slamdance Film Festival

Documentary tracks Martelly's Rise to Power

"Sweet Mickey for President" held its World Premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in January. The documentary traces the journey of President Martelly from Konpa superstardom to the highest office in the land.

The film provides an overview of 100 years of Haitian political upheaval during which the country endured 32 coup d'etats.

Martelly ran against Fugee musician Wyclef Jean and won despite his inexperience. Today he is ruling by decree until Parliament is functional once again.

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Here is a picture of Louis Eugène Roy, Haitian President during the "Tedeum".

Louis Eugene Roy, Haiti's 29th president, came to office as a provisional president, whose main purpose was to prepare the nation to hold elections for the new National Assembly. He was appointed by American High Commissioner to Haiti, General Russell, succeeding Louis Borno, who had resigned from office.

Roy was picked to serve U.S. interests as Borno had done before him. But Borno only cooperated with the U.S. as long as the U.S. helped Haiti improve its economy. So it was with careful consideration of Roy's character he was chosen to more perfectly serve the U.S. In his time as president (May 15, 1930 â€' November 18, 1930) Roy made improvements in government's infrastructure in organizing for the next elections, and for this reason he has been considered one of Haiti's best leaders.

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Here is a picture of the interim president of Haiti Louis Eugène Roy as he is entering the National Palace

In Roy's inauguration speech he spoke about the weighty duty he had accepted to prepare Haiti for the next stage of independence. He predicted electoral campaigns would be conflict-ridden, but advised all political actors to keep in mind their service to the nation's needs. He talked about the economy, which had forced large segments of the population to migrate elsewhere. And he defined the job that lay ahead was to increase production, meet day-to-day needs, and educate future generations, who could continue to move Haiti forward. He ended his inaugural address with ". . . Haiti must emerge victorious from the test: and this will depend . . . (on) our wisdom alone."

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Here is a picture that you might want to start getting familiar with if you are living in Haiti. Telemedicine or medecine via web cam has been introduced in Haiti that provides doctors at a Haiti hospital with access to around-the-clock medical support.

New Videoconferencing Program trains Haitian Doctors in Trauma and Intensive Care Treatment

The University of Miami (UM) Miller School of Medicine is helping trauma room doctors in Haiti treat patients, who are suffering from many types of critical injuries and conditions. UM has begun a telemedicine service that offers 24-hour medical support via instant video communication. The videoconferencing is a cost-effective method, needing only a laptop with a webcam. The service, which began in December of 2014, has UM trauma specialists interact with emergency room (EM) doctors, working in the trauma and critical section of Port-au-Prince's Bervard Mevs Hospital.

Haiti's healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped, and only made worse by 2010's earthquake, which it has not yet recovered from. Haitian doctors don't receive sufficient training in trauma treatment, and supplies can be difficult to obtain.

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Heavy Weight Champ Stiverne Defends Title

Haitian-American Bermane Stiverne has achieved the feat of being the first world heavyweight champion from Haiti.

The Stiverne family moved to Montreal where Bermane trained as an amateur before turning pro. He eventually moved to Las Vegas to continue his boxing career.

Bermane will face opponent Deontay Wilder to defend Berman's title in Las Vegas on January 17th. He says ". . . it doesn't matter where you are born . . . dreams can come true like it has for me."

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Here is the picture of a group of Haitian protesters gathering outside of the Clinton Foundation office in New York City on the 5th anniversary of the Haiti earthquake to demand explanation for the $10 billion that was collected to help rebuild Haiti

Protestors accuse Clinton Foundation of Misspending Funds for Earthquake Recovery

Some of the Haitian Diaspora amassed in front of the Clinton Foundation offices in Harlem to protest $10 billion in recovery funds was misspent on Haiti's reconstruction. They said the bulk of the money was given to non-Haitian firms. They targeted CF because it spearheaded the recovery efforts.

One protestor asserted earthquake survivors are living in tent cities ". . . while bill Clinton and his cronies . . . waste this money."

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