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Haiti did not begin to hold Carnaval des Fleurs until 2012 after a 39-year absence. The reason is well-known. Carnaval does not make money. But the Haitian government decided to start holding it again last year in the hopes it might be profitable.

The government believes Carnaval stimulates the economy and have the figures to prove it, a 21-million gourde profit for 2012.

Critics say the government is lying; in fact Carnaval posted a net loss of 46 million gourdes instead.

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Culture Minister, Dupuy, and Carnaval Chairman, Dany, insist Carnaval has made a profit. Their budget analysis determined Carnaval took in 21 million gourdes.

Independent financial analysts say the opposite: the figures total a loss of 46 million gourdes, more than double the government's profit tally.

Losses are incurred by Carnaval because merchants, who provide services for the event, don't disclose profits to the tax collector. And foreign performers don't spend their earnings in Haiti.

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Carnaval des Fleurs will be held July 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2013. Carnaval security offers the following tips to make attendees safe.

• Don't stand near Carnaval des Fleurs parade. Keep on the outside of crowds to avoid pick-pocketing and/or random acts of violence.

• Walk in well-lit areas going and coming from Carnaval des Fleurs. Dark alleys offer thugs a chance to rob, beat, or rape victims.

• Carry a mobile phone and program emergency 114 into it.

• Don't wear bling.

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Carnaval des Fleurs in Haiti with the popular slogan, Se La pou La

Carnaval des Fleurs organizers will hold this year's celebration at Champs des Mars.

With huge crowds anticipated to hear the battle of the Compás bands, motorists must avoid traveling in the south part of Haiti, where overflow congestion may tie up traffic.

Travelers are advised to drive carefully to avoid drunk drivers. To avoid gridlock in the surrounding areas of Carnaval, the public should use their radios for information about the Carnaval route.

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Here is a sample of Carnaval des fleurs in Haiti in 2012

Port-au-Prince, Haiti is hosting the Carnaval des Fleurs on July 28, 29, and 30, 2013. Several Compás groups are scheduled to perform at the Champs des Mars Carnaval site.

Djakout #1, T-Vice, Carimi, Kreyol La, Barikad Crew, and Rockfam will participate in a battle of the bands for best Compás Group of Carnaval 2013.

The Haitian National Police caution celebrants to protect themselves by staying in groups and carrying all money and ids in their front pockets.

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The Haitian president has been accused for holding foreign citizenships. According to Senator Moise Jean-Charles, President Michel Martelly is a citizen of the United States and Italy, beside Haiti. A commission was formed following these allegation to investigate the nationality of the Haitian president.

The investigation which is lead by nine senates will look at the allegations and come up with a conclusion. It is formed by Joseph Lambert, Yvon Buissereth, Steven Benoit, Youri Latortue, Dieuseul Simon Deras, Evallière Beauplan, John Joel Joseph, Nenel Cassy and Moise Jean-Charles) on whether or not the Haitian President Michel Martelly is in possession of American and Italian citizenship

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Here is a picture of the new pre-fabricated homes where the new Haitian parliament will be located until a more permanent one will be built. Edmond Mulet handed pre-fabricated Temporary Haitian Parliament Building to Kelly Bastien.

The pre-fabricated Haitian parliament offers much more comforts to the Haitian law makers. The houses are air-conditioned and provide adequate space to conduct the businesses of the country

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Deputy Arnel Belizaire caused panic in a legislative session in Haiti.
In a session in the Haitian Parliament, that took place in March, 2013, the members realized that they presented a document to vote on. However, the document presented was different than the one the discussion was about. It was regarding the law sanctioning money laundering and terrorist financing which was already voted the Haitian Senate.

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During a Finance Committee on July 17, 2013, Deputy Fritz Gerald Bourjolly of Aquin was unable to manage his anger. As a consequence, he started throwing microphones, glasses, desks and anything he could find just to express his frustration. He actually followed the footsteps of yet another famous Haitian Deputy. Deputy Arnel Belizaire also exploded at the Haitian Parliament during a meetin, throwing a total of three desks across the room in a similar incident.

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The investigative reporter who really caused major problem to the Haitian president Michel Martelly is no other than Nuria Piera.

In her report titled "The Path of Millions," Nuria Piera uncovered corruption, kickback involving Haitian president Michel Martelly and Dominican Senator.

The reoprt indicated that he received $2,587,100 from companies associated or owned by his close ally, Senator Batista through wire transfers.

Who is this reporter who decided to take it upon herself to publish this report?

According to infoormation retreaved, Nuria Peria was born on June 29, 1962

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