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Here is a picture of the CoHata d'Haiti logo and airline, the original Haitian Airline

Before it ended operations in 1974, the Haitian airline, CoHata d'Haiti, was the country's domestic airline with an operation between the capital and another 7 of its major cities. The fleet of Douglas DC-3 planes were operated by pilots and co-pilots that were American trained, and it maintained a glowing record of having no customer or crew injuries and no accidents throughout its years of operation which began in 1942.

CoHata d'Haiti, also maintained a high standard with the constant overhauling of its engines and planes.

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Here is a picture of Mr. Sauveur Pierre Etienne and Michel Martelly

Sauveur Pierre Etienne did not pull punches while on air with Caraibes FM, speaking about Haitian President Michel Martelly. The National Coordinator of OPL stated that President Martelly's move now to push forth the long-awaited amendment to the constitution will be a disastrous one for him. He puts forward that that action would mean the President's resignation. Professor Etienne isn't the only one who believe the publishing of this constitutional amendment would be an error for the Martelly administration. Professor Jean Vernet Larose also believes it will cause more harm that what it would solve.

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O this date, October 22' 2012, Cap-Haitian Airport became a truly an international airport when it received for the first time a Boeing. The airplane carried the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clintom with her husband, former us president. Bill Clinton

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Here is a picture of the original Cap-Haitian Airport before it was fully restored and renovated

With its new, longer and wider runway, plus other amenities added in preparation for the airport's renovation and subsequent acceptance of commercial flights from an international carrier in Cap-Haitien, the Hugo Chavez airport welcomed the likes of the nation's President and Minister of Tourism among its first guests. The airport boasts a fully renovated and restored facade, to be further equipped by a fire station, and a 8,500 feet by 138 feet runway. Other amenities will be provided at the hosted terminals for IBC Airways, Sunrise Airways, interCaribbean Airways and Tortug'Air.

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Here is a picture of Haiti Voodoo Flag, the focal point before the possession takes place.

Haitian Vodou flags are meant to shine and dazzle, and they do so mainly with the aid of the bright colors, beads and sequins used in their production. According to museum curator Nezka Pfeifer, the flags have this property mainly to facilitate meditation that allows possession to occur.

Despite their place now on walls primarily for their aesthetic beauty, the true purpose of these flags revolved around Vodou rituals. All the images and symbols are used, blended together to create a hypnotic, glistening mesmeric visage.

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Here is a picture pf Haitian Hockey Star Anthony Duclair

Hockey is a Canadian pastime, not so much for Haiti. However, one young man, born to Haitian parents, could become the first Haitian-born star in the National Hockey League. Last season alone, the Canadian winger, who is only 19 year-old and stands at 5 feet 11 inches, brought in impressive numbers for the Quebec Ramparts when in 59 games he brought in 50 goals and 49 assists.

Anthony Duclair joins the ranks of others of Haitian descent who are hockey players, such as Haitian-born Claude Vilgrain, however, he has the potential to be the brightest star yet.

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Here is a picture of the Anchor of Santa Maria located at Musée du Panthéon National in Haïti

Recently, a site in Caracol was visited by 3 archeologists from the Spanish Government with the purpose of excavating the same spot where, in 1796, the anchor of the Santa Maria was found. The anchor, part of the fleet of Christopher Columbus, was found in Fournier-Bellevue and remains today one of the biggest draws at the Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien (MUPANAH) where it has been since April 7, 1983. Engraved with scenes that depict the Spanish arrival as well as the genocide of the indigenous people, the anchor is an illustrative part of the permanent collection, also depicting some scenes from the 16th to 17th century rule of the European military.

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Here is a picture representing the usual issues faced by Haitian immigrants that arrive in the United States. This banner reads: Don't deport to death.

There is an agreement between the Haitian government and the U.S. that allow for the United States to deport these people back to their country of origin

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Thanks to the efforts of some government authorities from Florida, both Democrats and Republicans, the Obama administration has agreed to let the Haitians come into the United States, under the H-2A and H-2B visas.

With their eligibility for this visa, U.S. employers can now bring certain low-skilled Haitian workers on a temporary basis to work and send money back home to help with the recovery, following the 2010 earthquake.

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Haitian Ministry of Health unveiled response plan to Ebola

1) The government has opened an isolation unit at a base operated by the UN mission in Haiti, known as MINUSTAH.

2) Sanitary measures to be put in place at airports, ports and at the country's land and sea borders.

3) At the international airport of the capital Port-au-Prince, the Ministry of Health plans to set up a space to place people suspected of being infected with the virus.

4) Audiovisual warning messages will be broadcast to travelers

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