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The financial institution in Haiti Sogebank is in a situation at its branch in Leogane. There is a major protest by the population of Leogane after the disappearance of 2,144,000 gourdes at Sogebank in Léogâne.

Sogebank Theft of $2,144,000 Gourdes Causes Violent Protests

Sogebank is being vilified by the Léogâne community, which staged violent protests after a Sogebank teller was arrested for embezzling $2,144,000 gourdes. They claim the teller is innocent.

Sogebank turned the case over to the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police, who arrested the teller. The Port-au-Prince Prosecutor's Office obtained a warrant and remanded the teller to the National Penitentiary.

Sogebank has released administrative/legal records to show the teller was arrested, based on co-worker interviews at the Léogâne branch

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Here is a picture of Lycée Jean-Baptiste Pointe du Sable in Saint-Marc

Hand in Hand for Haiti Student Sponsorship Program Delivers Free Education for Neediest Children

Julian Diaz, CEO of the Dufry Group (DG), has made a generous donation to Hand in Hand for Haiti Student Sponsorship Program. DG's donation will help provide free education for 25 children at Jean- Baptiste Pointe du Sable School in the town of Saint-Marc.

A year's sponsorship costs $5,000 USD for one child, and covers their tuition, supplies, study aids, library resources, uniform, meals, and transportation. The program is targeted toward the most vulnerable population.

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Major news for the city of Jacmel. It has been recognized for its art at an international level. Jacmel became member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Creative Cities Network Promotes Cultural Exchange and Local Development

Creative Cities Network (CCN), inaugurated in 2004, is a cultural organization sponsored by UNESCO. This year UNESCO Director General Bokova named 19 countries new members of CCN.

Growth of the arts, social inclusion, and awareness of culture world-wide falls under seven subject areas: the arts, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts, and music. Membership in CCN is now at 69. This year CCN celebrates 10 years commemorating and sustaining multiculturalism.

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Here is a picture of a Mosaic wall in the city of Jacmel. Mosaic Art Teaching Haitian Youth Practical Skills

Haiti's 2010 earthquake destroyed Jacmel's buildings. Mosaic artist Laurel True partnered with Art Creation Foundation for Children (ACFFC) to design a memorial mural for Jacmel that covered a 350-foot wall, teaching youths in the process in an apprenticeship program.

Through the art of mosaic-making they have acquired life skills and confidence, and are working on mosaic projects in Haiti, Florida, and California. Proceeds received go into bank accounts for each fledgling mosaic artist.

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Here is a picture of the Commission consultative to President Michel Martelly with the responsibility to review all the propositions and to make a final recommendation to the president.

Martelly Establishes Consultative Commission to Avert Constitutional Crisis

Martelly appeared on a nation-wide broadcast to speak about the situation, confronting the country. He said he has tried to make concessions in talks with several political groups. But currently he has appointed an 11-member Consultative Commission to aggregate the past two months' worth of political consultations and make recommendations.

Evans Paul of Konvansyon Inite Demokratik feels the Commission will fulfill its obligations in a fair manner. But Serge Jean Louis of opposition party MOPOD says, "This Commission is a joke, made up of people, most of whom are close to the government and schemers . . ."

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Here is a picture of the Consultative commission put in place by President Michel Martelly. They are probably the last hope before the country falls into total KO

Here are the names:
This commission consists of the following members:

Gérard Gourgues, Patrick Aris, Evans Paul, Chavannes Jeune, Paul Loulou Chéry, Odette Roy Fombrun, Gabriel Fortuné, Réginald Boulos, Rony Mondestin, Charles Suffra and Ogé Beauvoir

Haiti President Martelly's discussions with political and social factions have proved fruitless to break a deadlock to ease political tensions and persuade six opposition senators to pass an amendment to an electoral law. Because the legislators refuse to fill a quorum of the required 16 needed to hold a session to pass legislation, no elections can be held. By January 12th of next year only 10 senators will be left, effectively shutting down Parliament. It is possible Martelly could rule by Presidential decree, unless he decides to extend the term of Parliament.

Despite the threat of a Martelly dictatorship, extremists won't negotiate with him. Their strategy is to build a nation-wide protest movement to force him out of office. In Gonaïves pro-government demonstrators ordered the opposition-six senators to pass the amended electoral law so elections can quickly be held to avoid a constitutional crisis.

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Here is a picture of Haitian-American judge Fred Seraphin. He became the first Haitian-American judge in the State of Florida when Governor Jeb Bush appointed him

Judge Seraphin is an adjunct professor at Barry University. He is the chairman of the Board of Directors of Sant La, The Haitian Neighborhood Center, Inc., a not for profit corporation servicing the South Florida Haitian Community. He is a mentor with the Big Brothers Big Sisters and is on the Leadership Council of Take Stock in Children of Miami-Dade County, Inc., also a mentoring program for youth.

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An attempt to iron the differences between the President michel Martelly and the Senat.
A meeting with President Michel Martelly and Senator Joseph Lambert, took place recently to try to find a solution to the current crisis in the Haitian government. will this be enough to solve the problem between the two branches of the Haitian government?

Only time will tell

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Sherlson Sanon, in a written and signed testimony, implicating former Senator Joseph Lambert and Senator Edwin Zenny in fraud, drug trafficking and kidnapping.

The declaration of Sherlson Sanon was made in front of Notary Public Jean Beaubrun L. Rony who notarized the document on April 23, 2013

At this point, it is important to understand that this is only an allegation made by an individual about two impotant personalities in the Haitian society and we have only heard one side of the story.

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Sherlson Sanon, former member of a drug-trafficking ring, has accused Senator Lambert of grooming him as a drug runner and hit man. Incarcerated Sanon has made a full confession to the authorities about his criminal activities.

Sanon's attorney, Beauvoir, has attacked the Prisoner Association for demanding he drop charges against Lambert.

Sherlson Sanon and Beauvoir have asked Judge Maximin to indict Sanon on less serious charges, and protect him while imprisoned. Maximin is reluctant to do so.

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