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Here is a famous statement made by Jimi Hendrix. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"

Is this something that we all want to have? In that I want to say power. Do all human have a thirst for power? Then if we all do, is it a bad thing to want to have power?

Especially in Haiti, many would say that the thirst for power, a Achievement, recognition, runs in almost every one of us. Some actually believe that power is a real motivation in all of us, not necessarily money. The study actually reveals that some people have strong desire to control others.

It is an animal instinct or a learned behavior?

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With the recent cabinet in Martelly-Lamothe where 3 of the members joined the government, three new members were selected to replace them.

Namely, Osner Févry National Coalition of Political Parties Non-Aligned Movement of the Democratic Centre (CONACED) Jeantel Joseph National Consortium of Political Parties, and Joseph Enold the Konvansyon inite Demokratik (KID) were nominated to replace Rudy Hérivaux, former colonel Himmler Rébu of GREH Party and Patrick SW Joseph
The committee has many tasks they need to continue to monitor and they will likely start working immediately

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What do you think is the number one cause of accident in the world?

Depending on the person you ask that question, you are likely to get a different answer. Most people now think that the number one reason for car accident has to do with texting while driving.

Although this is a major cause of accident, specially among the young group, many people end up losing their lives by just being careless.

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According to the latest figure, a majority of car accidents are not attributed to the usual suspects. Contrary to popular belief, most car accidents a re not the consequence of inexperience, speeding drunk driving or texting while driving. You are also wrong if you think that the followings are the main causes: Talking on the phone while driving, playing loud music in the car, watching a car video while driving. Neither while looking for addresses in your GPS monitor. The most frequent reasons for car accident in the World are caused by not focusing on driving

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The Haitian government has a structure of Checks and balances. However, in practice that has not been the case.

Following the exile of the Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier, a new Constitution was created. Beside promoting a Democratic system in Haiti, the new constitution wanted to established three branches of government with a system of Checks and Balances.

However, this proved hard to do. The Executive branch naturally became the branch with more power. It holds many tools that the other branches do not have at their disposition, including the power of nomination

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In a signing ceremony attended by Tedd Middleton, vice president of development for Hilton World Wide America, as well as Haiti Prime Minister, Laurent Lamothe, the announcement of a new chapter in Haiti history has began. It was the beginning of a long term relation ship between Haiti and Hilton Hotel

A 150 rooms Hilton Garden Inn hotel is to be open in Port-au-Prince in 2016. During this signing ceremony, the Haitian Prime Minister said once again "Haiti is moving forward to attract investment".

Hilton Garden is one of the most recognized names in hospitality.

It is well known in almost all countries With more than 550 hotels and resorts in more than 80 countries across six continents,

Hilton Garden Inn in particular has been specialized in offering the mid-priced hotel segment with a product that offers upscale, first-class accommodations at an affordable price

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The wife of alleged gang leader "Galil" Woodly Etheart came back to court but was not put in jail. Under the advise of her attorney and to the surprise of many people, Marie Taïssa Mazile Etheart came to Court on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. As you may remember, she was released from the civil prison of Petion-Ville last Saturday night under the order of Me Gérald Norgaisse, deputy commissioner of the government of Port-au-Prince.

Initially, Marie Thaissa Etheart was arrested on March 26 after judge Sonel Jean François who has been investigating the alleged perpetrators Gang Galil numerous cases of kidnapping.

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As a new government was established to comply with the agreement reached at El Rancho Hotel, the population has noticed several new faces. Among the new members are Duly Brutus, Reginald Delva, Nesmy Manigat, Rudy Heriveaux, Lener Renauld, Joseph Patrick Sully, Monique Rosann, and Himler Rebu, just to name a few.

Duly Brutus replaced Pierre Richard Casimir by becoming Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship. Nesmy Manigat who was one of the members of the bipartisan Commission negotiating and forer Advisor to the Prime Minister, became Minister of National Education and Vocational Training.

Former Lavalas member, Mr. Rudy Heriveaux, was appointed Minister of Communication, replacing Josette Darguste.Former Director General of the Institute for the Protection of National Heritage (ISPAN), Monique Rosann replaced Josette Darguste as Minister of Culture. Former Major of FADH Lener Renauld was appointed Minister of Defense. Former colonel Himmler Rebu, was appointed Minister of Youth, Sports and Civic Action.

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Here is a picture from a fire at the Historic Center in the city of Jeremy.

On Saturday, March 22, 2014 a major fire erupted in the Historic center in Jeremy. Although the city is equipped with a Fire Department that is considered to be up to date, that did not stop the fire from spreading and ended up consuming several homes in the area

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When Haitian President Michel Martelly arrived at Elysee Palace in Paris on 21 February, he was officially welcomed by French President François Hollande. The meeting between the two presidents was accompanied by important ministers from both the nations. While describing the recent progress of Haiti in many crucial areas, President Martelly expressed his gratitude to the French government and its people for their continued support to Haiti. He encouraged French entrepreneurs to take part in many opportunities available in Haiti. Haiti needs partnership not assistance. He invited French President François Hollande to Haiti. The French President has conveyed France's solidarity with Haitian nation in every respect.

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