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Here is a huge crowd of people in Cap-Haitian following the Haitian President in the streets of streets of the city. They some what shoe their appreciation for bringing American Airlines to the City.

Starting September, 2, 2014 American Airlines will begin a long journey with the population of Cap-Haitian. They will provide a daily non-stop flight between Miami International Airport and Cap-Haitian Airport, also known as Hugo Chavez International Airport

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This picture is priceless. Michel Martelly finally met with three members of the opposition

It finally happened, the meeting between the Haitian President, Michel Martelly and members of G6 finally took place. Here is a picture of the President with Senators: John Joël Joseph (West), Jean-Baptiste Bien-Aimé (Northeast), Jean William Jeanty (Nippes) and Francky Exius (South). The remaining two Senators of the G6, Moise Jean Charles and Westner Polycarpe declined the invitation.

The met in the objective to find a solution to the current crisis in Haiti. The government has not been able to hold election for three consecutive years.

Kreyol pale, Kreyol kompran..

Ginyin yon Proveb an Kreyol ki di: " De Monn Pa Kontre, Mon De Moun Rankontre Kan Minm" . Anbin, sa se vre oiu. Pou jan te ginyin joure antre de group sa yo, et pi konyè-a pou moun sa yo ape fè Foto zepol ak sepil. Mezanmi, se pa te de ni twa non oiu ke mwin te tande: Kamikaz, Geriya, Antipep. Lot kote-a, lo joure lot la: rizez, mantè, recelè, Machan Let.

Ebyen, konyè-a, de je ouè, manti kaba

Gade lè yo nan foto ak Prezidan Martelly. Moun yo boude tankou kong. Se yon sel bagay mwin pè pou yo. jan ke yo
gonfle nan foto sa, mesye sa yo ka pete nan ninpot moman.

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If the Dominican Republic could do it a decade ago, why not Haiti? Tourism minister Stephanie Villedrouin Balmir has a great ambition, to transform Côté de Fer into a resort area.

According to Tourism minister Stephanie Villedrouin Balmir was able to transform Punta Cana resort area and made it a major tourism destination. The plan to transform Côté de Fer
would represent the most ambitious hotel and real-estate project initiated by the Martelly government in Haiti.

Haiti Tourism minister is counting on investors to make this dream a reality

The government has Apple Leisure's affiliated real-estate fund on board already. They are now looking actively for partners to invest in a Côté de Fer hotel.

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Amaral Duclona is considered by the U.S. and MINUSTAH a gangster for killing a Canadian police officer. But Duclona says no, he is a political militant fighting for the people of Cite Soleil's interests.

His brother-in-arms, Dread Wilme, was assassinated and the lie was Cite Soleil rejoiced. But Cite Soleil honored Wilme's life, naming a street after him, Dread Wilme Boulevard.

Cite Soleil are strong supporters of twice-overthrown former President Aristide, pawn of U.S. and U.N. military interests.

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On June 15th 2014 Haitians will be viewing the soccer World Cup in Munich. It has been 36 years since Haiti competed in the World Cup, and a moment in time never to be forgotten happened then. Haiti scored a goal against top-ranked Italy.

Emmanuel Sanon made an astounding score against goalkeeper Dino Zoff, a legend among soccer players. For a brief period the score was Haiti 1, Italy 0. Today one of Haiti's finest moments in sports can be seen on YouTube.

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Minister John Turnbull of Baptist Haiti Mission (BHM) was honored with Commander of the Honor and Merit rank. President Martelly lauded Turnbull for his 75 years of service aiding at-risk communities. BHM started in 1943 and has developed into an organization, ministering to six departments.

Besides spiritual guidance given to communities, BHM programs cover education, health, environment, housing, and agricultural sectors, among many worthy works. BHM's field office has a staff of 80, who administer both church and secular programs.

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Even four years after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the dragging pace of reconstruction is nowhere apparent other than the capital. Too many people died, the National Palace, Palace of the Ministries, many other monuments and important government buildings were severely damaged by the earthquake.

The President has admitted that part of the problem was that some of the promised international aids were never disbursed and a large portion of the money around 42% had been spent on the post-earthquake emergency alone and not for following reconstruction works.

The government has started clearing the old Palace Of Ministry since March 16, 2013; the responsibility has been vested on a Dominican firm ADOM. The five departments of the Palace of Ministries will be reestablished at a cost of $ 65000,000. The first buildings that will be built are the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) and the General Administration of Customs (AGD). Now there will be only three buildings in the block, viz. MEF, DGI and AGD with parking space and office for some 2,000 employees.

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Jacmel is the most beautiful city in Haiti. Within a French Colonial architectural ambiance it is an art center on the island's southern coast and one of the main tourist destinations in the country that suffered greatly in the last devastating earthquake.

Its beautiful buildings and streets were turned into heaps of rubbles. The students of 'Cine Institute of Jacmel' have uploaded a footage of the damage on their institute's website. 'Fosaj' (Fanal Otantik Sant D'A Jakmel) another art school in the city, well known exporter of their paintings is having hardly any business because of ongoing political instability and economic dip. However, Fosaj is considering some rejuvenating plans to come out of the crisis. Fosaj suffered some irreplaceable losses-- Flo McGarrell, a 36-year-old American artist and director of the institute died in the earthquake.

They are reestablishing their links and connection through U.S and Europe to develop good market for art. Jacmel was the capital of funky art and carnival in Haiti; once it gets rebuilt it will become more important than ever.

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Here are some tents located in front of Jan Mapou, Libreri Mapou. This was during their annual book fair to promote Haitian authors. This took place on September 13 and 14, 2014 at the Little Haiti Marketplace in Miami

Haitian-Caribbean Book Fair in Little Haiti

The city-funded renovation of the Caribbean Marketplace and Little Haiti Cultural Center are prominent presences.

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Haitian-Caribbean Book Fair in Little Haiti wants to change the notion where local Haitian writers self-published books that remain unknown to the audience.

Jean Mapou's goal is to keep Haitian culture vibrant, so he makes available books in French, English, and Creole. Toussaint Louverture, Haiti's liberator, has a statue in his likeness overlooking a corner in Little Haiti

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