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Florida House of Representatives member Daphne Campbell has not been quiet since the November 1 policy passed by the Bahamas that seeks to deport thousands of Haitians who have lived and worked in the Bahamas for years (and children born of such parents in the country) back to Haiti. Campbell has since called for the State of Florida to boycott tourism to the Bahamas until they rework this immigration policy which she says discriminates against Haitian children. While Ms. Campbell has taken her protest up the U.S. political chain, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell has denounced her campaign as 'stupid' and 'baseless'.

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Here is a picture of the popular Radio host in the Haitian Community in Miami, Nelson Voltaire, AKA Piman Bouk. He is here with the new North Miami Mayor Smith Joseph. Biman Bouk as one who has a large audience on radio in the Miami area is a force you have to work with as a politician.

In early November, North Miami elected its new mayor, Dr. Smith Joseph. As a candidate for the seat, and winner by a slight margin, Mayor Joseph is no stranger to the influential commentary often found on Haitian talk radio. One such program is that featuring Nelson Voltaire, more popularly known as Pimon Bouk, whose influence over the listening diaspora was felt last year when, just before the run-offs, he influenced thousands of Haitians within the community, in Creole, to vote Haitian. With the might of Haitian radio behind them, it is no wonder so many of the Haitian community become elected officials.

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Here is a picture of Dr. René Charles and Haitian President Michel martelly. On this very same day people around the world are assessing the effect of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases, our president took the occasion to honor some of those who have been working hard in the area of bringing treatment. In that, Ordre National Honor and Merit at Grade of Grand Cross Silver plate was given to Dr. René Charles last Friday ath the National Palace for his work in Haiti

President Martelly honored Dr. Rene Charles with the Order National Honor and Merit at Grade of Grand Cross Silver at the National Palace for his work in the field of diabetic research and treatment. In attendance were Public Health Minister Dr. Guillaume and Dr. Charles's family.

Minister Guillaume noted 300,000 Haitians are afflicted with diabetes and spotlighted the work of Dr. Charles's Haitian Foundation for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases.

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François Guillaume II, the Minister of Haitians Living Abroad (MHAVE) is determined to get the Haitian community involved in Haiti. Considering all the skills and education acquired by many Haitians all over the world, he wants to implement an integration policy where young Diaspora professionals can go to Haiti and apply theses skills in Haiti Public Services.

Diaspora to Enter Public Service in Haiti Program

Minister Guillaume said in 2015 his ministry will initiate a pilot program using skilled young professionals from the Diaspora working in Haitian Public Service. The program will last nine months. Each participant's profile will be matched to the public institution that best meets its needs.

Minister Guillaume sees their role as helping ". . . modernize the public administration and . . . private sector through their diverse skills . . . . This program will be a . . . strong link between Haiti and the Diaspora."

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Foreign Affairs Minister of Haiti, Duly Brutus, is leaning toward common sense and cooperation to defuse the current crisis in the Bahamas in regard to the treatment of children born in the Bahamas to Haitian parents. He has taken a different route than that of Ms. Daphne Campbell who is a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives who has called for a boycott of tourism in the Bahamas following the implementation of the new Immigration policies

Haiti pressured to process more quickly Passports for Immigrant Descendents in the Bahamas

Foreign Affairs Minister Duly Brutus has expressed concerns about children born of Haitian parents in the Bahamas. Photos have appeared of immigration officers seizing children left unattended by caretakers.

New immigration policies are putting an increased burden on the Haitian government to process the required Haitian passports for descendents of immigrants to remain in the Bahamas.

Human rights groups say new immigration policies unfairly target Haitian undocumented migrants.

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The best Hotels in Haiti for 2015 are nopw known. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries (MTCI) has decided to publicize the names of the best in the business in Haiti

The 12 Haiti Premier Hotels make the Grade with High Hibiscus Ratings

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries has released its rating classification of Haiti's 12 finest hotels.

The top five with a 5 hibiscus rating are: Best Western Premier; Haiti El Rancho; Hotel Royal Oasis; Karibe Convention Center; and the Inn at Villa Bambou.

The top seven with a 4 hibiscus rating are: Abaka Bay Resort; Habitation Jouissant; Hotel Montana; Hotel Port-Morgan; Le Plaza Hotel; Servotel; and Village d'Ennery.

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Here is a picture of one of the major investors in Haiti, Jerry Tardieu, as he was present after the election of Dr Smith Joseph in North Miami. In this picture, Dr Smith Joseph is in company of his wife and several supporters

Jerry Tardieu's Lesson: Perseverance will Yield Success

Jerry Tardieu is CEO of Petion-Ville's Royal Oasis Hotel, an author of numerous books on entrepreneurship and investing.

His latest "Investir et s'investir en Haiti: Un acte de foi" is for investors wanting to invest in Haiti.

Jerry says raising capital is the biggest barrier for investors wanting "to do business in Haiti." But he maintains abundant possibilities exist for those who persevere through uphill battles.

The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida has copies of his book available for purchase.

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Depute Arnel Belizaire is in custody after the Chief prosecutor of Port-au-Prince, Kerson Darius, has set prosecution in motion against the parliamentarian.

Deputy Arnel Belizaire is accused by Chief prosecutor of Port-au-Prince for opening fire on the people who have been protesting.

According to a reported, Arnel Belizaire was actually present and he was in possession of an assault rifle.

Deputy Arnel Belizaire has been under suspension--with a pay cut--due to his physical assault on Minister Phelito Doran.

He has a history of unpredictable and violent behavior: in early 2014, he was suspected of transporting contraband from the Dominican Republic past Customs checkpoint.

In another incident he breached security at the Prosecutor's office so detainees could break free. He has also been known to procure illegal weapons for protests against the government.

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Here is a picture showing the atmosphere at the 2014 Dîner en blanc that was held in Kenskoff, Haiti at Ranch le Montcel.

The place was filled with over 700 guests dressed in white. As usual, the location of the 2014 (Dinner in White) as well as the details were kept secrete to many.

Diner en blanc 2014 (Dinner in White) in Kenskoff, Haiti at Ranch le Montcel

Dinner en Blanc has become a global trend begun 25 years ago in Paris. Ten friends created a phenomenon by picking a mystery spot to dine at and set up a flash mob scenario.

This year Dinner en Blanc 2014 was held at Kenskoff at Haiti's Ranch le Montcel. 700 guests attended, dressed all in white, delivered from their hotels to the undisclosed private party spot.

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As part of the new wave of cracking down on illegal immigration in the Bahamas, specially toward Haitians, these two Haitian nationals have been apprehended by Immigration services in the Bahamas. As you can see, the second gentleman did not even have a chance to put shirt on his back before he was taken to a detention center where he will likely be deported to Haiti

Boycott of the Bahamas Targets Child Discrimination

The Haitian Bahamian Society of the Bahamas President Jetta Baptiste supports Florida politician Daphne Campbell, who is asking tourists to avoid the Bahamas, to stop them sending Haitian children to detention centers.

Campbell says the Bahamas will need to answer her delegation in person if they don't change their policies in one week.

Robert Dieudonne of the United Association of Haitians and Bahamians says the women have no ". . . authority to speak on behalf of Haitians and people of Haitian descent in this country."

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