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The Haitian government and different international aid organizations are competing with each other for past few years to reconstruct the dwelling units for the 1.5 million earthquake affected people living in camps, but that attempts have been greatly impeded by the country's weak land administration systems and the resulting disputes over land and property--who owns the land? Land registry problems in Haiti can be traced back to its days of independence since 1804. A practically non-existent land registration system, unclear processes for land transfer and fraudulent land titles are delaying the reconstruction efforts. The catastrophic earthquake has made land claims more complicated. After close to 250,000 deaths, the issues of inheritance are raising a number of questions. Is the owner alive or dead? If he is dead who is the right successor? Certain people returning to their homes have found that it have been occupied by someone else. The earthquake has brought to the light a long standing problem. Literally no one ever had the correct answer for how you buy and sell property in Haiti. The transfer of a land title involves the central tax authority, surveyors and notaries. To avoid related expenses and bureaucracy most land is transferred orally from one generation to the next. Lack of governance and non-existent judicial protection makes enforcement of title difficult. As per United Nations report, less than 5% of land in Haiti is officially accounted for in public land records.

Before the earthquake, the Organization of American States had decided to spend $70 million over a period of seven years to put it in an orderly system as a prerequisite for development of the country. However, at present, the humanitarian agencies and the government have to redouble their efforts to solve the problems of land ownerships. There should be some immediate clear directives, national policy and supports from the local law enforcement authorities, to construct residential units on disputed lands.

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Francophone Solidarity will achieve Solutions to Global Issues

Michaelle Jean UNESCO Envoy to Haiti is a candidate for Secretary General of the International Francophone Organization. She attended the 69th UN General Assembly, meeting with foreign donors to talk about Haiti's reconstruction.

At "Every Woman, Every Child" initiative she spoke, saying "Our world is facing many challenges . . . as the outbreak of the Ebola virus reminds us . . . Together we can show what can be achieved when all wills are gathered" referring to the Francophone community.

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American Airlines (AA) has begun to schedule daily non-stop service from Miami International Airport to Cap-Haitien's Hugo Chavez International Airport.

AA executive Art Torno said the new route will play a key role in helping ". . . to develop the north coast and open up this historically significant destination."

Passengers flying out of Cap-Haitien on Boeing 737-800s will be able to connect to dozens of destinations in the U.S., Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.

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Cap-Haitien Airport was re-named Hugo Chavez International Airport (HCIA) to show appreciation to deceased Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's support of Haiti during its tough periods. He gave over $1 billion to help Haiti, and the country has never forgotten his legacy.

HCIA links Haiti to Miami, Providenciales, and Cibao International Airports and other regional air carriers.

The Venezuelan government is helping fund a renovation of HCIA and began repaving a concrete runway in 2012, completed in 2013.

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Here is a picture of the first official flight to Cap-Haitian by American Airlines. It took place on October 2, 2014 and on board were President Michel Martelly, Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, Haiti Minister of Tourism, Stephanie Villedrouin and many more

After the celebration inside of the new Cap-Haitian airport, president Michel Martelly and Laurent Lamothe took ot to the streets of the city and were followed by several thousands of people

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What you are looking at is an old Military airplane from Corps d'Aviation d'Haiti.

In 1943 Corps d'Aviation d'Haiti was established with an air base at the Haitian Air Force field. The U.S. sent training aircraft F-51D Mustangs and F-48D-40s.

Fighter aircraft was updated as necessary, but Presidents Estime and Magloire took advantage of the air power the U.S. gave it and used it during coup d'etats.

The U.S. suspended use of its aircraft during certain of these periods. In 1994 the Corps d'Aviation d'Haiti was dissolved when the UN arrived.

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A historic day yes in deed. You are looking at the first flight of American Airlines to the city of Cap-Haitian. Michel Martelly and Laurent Lamothe were on board to celebrate the opening of the First American Airlines flight to Cap-Haitian

Haiti and Venezuela to Renovate Cap-Haitien Airport

Prime Minister Lamothe said Cap-Haitien International Airport has been re-named Hugo Chavez International Airport after the late Venezuelan president, a generous benefactor of Haiti. He gave over $1 billion to aid the country and his memory lives on in the hearts of Haitians.

Haiti and Venezuela have inked a deal to renovate the airport. Construction carried out by Haitian contractors with oversight by a Cuban-Venezuelan company. A runway has already been completed.

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President Michel Martelly outraged Amnesty International, when he considered holding a state funeral for deceased former Haitian president Duvalier. Duvalier was alleged to have committed atrocities upon Haitians, his network killing hundreds of thousands, causing a mass exodus of citizens in the past, as well as Human Rights violations

AI Director Erika Rosas said, ". . . President Martelly could have expressed compassion for the thousands of victims of Duvalierism . . . . This is a slap on the face for human rights and the victims' struggle to justice."

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Here is a picture of a Cassava in the process of being made. The traditional recipe and method of making cassava, Haitian Style. It is also called yuca bread.

Cassava is a popular food in Haiti. It is often eaten with a variety of other products. Cassava can be eaten as bread and tasts very good specially with peanut butter being spread on the top of it

Hou can also eat Cassava as moussa or with various stews and soups like the popular Haitian Soup Joumou. It can be transformed into Haitian cookies such as bonbon lamindon

To make the Haitian Cassava, you only need two two ingredients Yoca and water.

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Here you have it. All the predictions suggest that Haiti has taken off economically. The slogan that Haiti is open for business may have some truth to it.

According to the latest update of the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook report, the two countries that share the Island of Hispaniola, Haiti and the Dominican Republic , are expected to lead the entire Caribbean in economic growth in 2015 and 2015

In 2014, the Dominican Republic is projected to grow economically by 5.3 percent of their GDP. At the same time, Haiti is expected to grow by 3.8 percent.

In 2015, the two nations are expected to grow at even a higher rate. Dominican Republic is projected to lead the region with a GDP growth rate of 4.2 percent, with Haiti at 3.7 percent.

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