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This is a picture of Nouveau College Bird in Port-au-Prince, established the United Methodist Church in Haiti.

The influence of United Methodist Church in Haiti is dated back during the government of Alexandre Pétion after Haiti independence. Petion wanted to work with the United Methodist Church to establish churches, colleges, schools, clinics and programs.

The Nouveau College Bird was named after the American Methodist missionary Rev. Mark B. Bird. A fire destroyed the building in 1960
Before the 2010 earthquake, Nouveau College Bird provided education to more than 200,000 people annually

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Here is a picture of the prestigious school Institution du Sacré-Coeur Turgeau in Haiti.

This is a school that was severely hit by the 2010 earthquake that hit Haiti. The old Sacre Coeur came down. Many activities of the institution were being held under tents. These tents become the classrooms, chapel and offices of the school for the next many months

Since that time construction to rebuild the institution has been underway.

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The ongoing Haiti cholera outbreak is the worst epidemic in Haiti recent history. As of January 2013, Cholera has killed the lives of more that 7,900 Haitians and hospitalized hundreds of thousands more.

Several cases of avian flu (H1N1 virus) was just reported in May, 2013in the neighboring country the Dominican Republic. About 8 cases have been confirmation there. Although no case of the avian flu (H1N1 virus) has been reported in Haiti, many experts think it is a matter of time before people start being affected by the virus.

The Haitian government implemented a ban of meat products, particularly poultry, eggs and live animals potentially infected or carriers of the Avian Flu from the Dominican Republic

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During a convocation of Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe on May 4th, 2013, where he responded to a Senate invitation to answer questions related to some fundings in question. the National Radio Television (RTNH), that was assuring the coverage at the time suddenly interrupted the coverage as Senator Moise Jean-Charles.

The questions remain and as to what caused that interruption and why it only took place during the intervention of Senator Moise Jean-Charles who has been in opposition of the current government. Several Senators denounced the action of Haiti National Radio Television (RTNH) immediately and demanded an investigation of the incident.

Until an investigation determines the nature of the technical failure by National Radio Television (RTNH) during the Senator Moïse Jean-Charles intervention, some people remain suspicious.

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There are quite a few Haitian musicians who have managed to change their career successfully to become politicians. Although much more Haitian Musicians have been moved into politics, the following list comprises some of the most famous.
Lunise Morse, Jacques Sauveur Jean, Michel Martelly, Gracia Delva, Manno Charlemagne and Wyclef Jean

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Here is a souvenir picture of the city of Cap-Haitian in the 1960s. This picture was actually taken from a video of "Fete du Dapeau" in 1964. If you know cap-Haitian at the time, this parade would run the entire day, starting with "Tedeum" at the Cathedral and the possession would parade in the streets of Cap-Haitian until it reaches the Futball stadium where all kind of exhibitions take place

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Here is a picture of Cap-Haitian in 1964 during Flag Day on May 18.

This was a time when a referendum orchestrated by Francois Duvalier was rigged with all ballots already marked yes. Also, no limit on how many times each person could vote.

During this election, 2.8 million people voted for a proposal to change the constitution. It was recorded as 3,234 against.

The National Assembly approved the vote on June 21, 1964 and Duvalier was sworn.

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Here is a picture of a great man who came from the North, Cap-Haitian to be exact. Mr. PAUL GÉRARD CALIXTE dit "Mèt Paul" was born on November 7, 1932 and died on June 4th, 2013.Former teacher, soccer coach and great contributor to several generation of youth growing up in the City of Cap-Haitian

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Here is a picture of the new District 3 City Councilman in North Miami.

Philippe Bien-Aime won over another popular Haitian American Jack Despinos with 2/3s of the vote. He became the new District 3 City Councilman in May, 2013.

Philippe Bien-Aime does not have a long career in politic. This was his first run for an elected office. Prior to that, he was a car salesman and business owner

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Here is a picture of the Haitian-American Lucie Tondreau who became the first Haitian woman elected Mayor of the city of North Miami. She wan second round of municipal elections against the former Mayor of the City, Kevin Burns.

Lucie Tondreau is from La Vallee de Jacmel. She and her family left Haiti under the dictatorship of Duvalier.

She studied in Montreal and then moved to Miami in 1986.

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