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Here is the picture of the airplane carrying Jean-Claude Duvalier from exile as it was landed in haiti. It has been a long time since the former dictator has been in the country. He was forced out by a popular revolt.

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Here is a superstar in Rap Kreyol. The artist Izolan is considered one of the biggest names in the field at this time. His popularity has actually crossed that barriers and is now considered a major figure in Haiti.

Does this mean that Rap Kreyol is now to stay in our culture? That would go against the logic that many in the music industry have been saying. Until recently, I was told that Rap Kreyol was something that will eventually disappear from Haiti landscape. Unlike the Haitian Kompa music, many have suggested that the youth will eventually grow out of it.

Do you think this is true?

Do you think there will be more of Izolan figures to come in the future?

Please reply

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Here is a picture of Dany Laferriere who won an award at the 11th Genie Awards being the best and the most adapted screenplay of the season.

Dany wrote several books and poems. In 2009, he won the prestigious Prix M dicis for his 11th novel, L' nigme du retour.The novel wa

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Founded in 1973 by Michael Madsen, the company Brana created Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti S.A. The company produced and distributed a variety of beverages for Haitian consumption; it includes: Pepsi, 7up, Teem, Malta, Heineken later renamed Malta H, and the famous Guinness Irish stout. Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti S.A is also the distributor of imported alcoholic beverages for Diageo in Haiti. Later, the company got involved in soft drinks under the name King Kola along with energy drink Toro. King Kola comes in a variety of flavors banana, orange, grape) but there is no cola flavor. Brana furthered its product line expansion by adding bottled water to its line of products named "Crystal".

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This is Jacques Stephen Alexis. He has done collaborations in literary reviews.

Alexis discussed the massacre of Haitians in 1937 in the Dominican Republic. He addressed many other subjects such as empowerment of the black Haitians in a corrupt country as well as the opportunities for change from dictatorship to a more free and fair life.

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Here is a photo of Michele Bennett Up Close.

After her expensive wedding, Michele Bennett tried to help those less fortunate in a bid to win them over. However, she was viwed as cruel and selfish where she was at times seen in town buying expensive and extravagant items.

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The President of the International Religious Organization Nation of Islam, Honourable Louis Farrakhan who visited the Caribbean country of Haiti in December, 2011, stated that he has great respect for Haitian Voodoo, calling it the religion of Freedom. Minister Farrakhan was in Haiti to promote religious peace. He met with Haitian religious leaders from all sectors, including Catholic, Protestant and voodoo leaders. He stated: "In no way Haiti can return to its prior situation if we do not respect the voodoo and the people who gave to Haiti the freedom."

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Here is a photo of Haitian Fashion Queen Michele Bennett Duvalier.

Michele Bennett became very famous in 1980 when she married to the Haitian president Jean Claude Duvalier. This wedding was very expensive and cost the nation around US 3 million.

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Here is a photo of Michele Bennett Duvalier.

Michele Bennett is the ex-wife of the former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier. Bennett got married 1980 immediately after president Jean Claude Duvalier took office

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Here is a photo of Michele Bennett Duvalier In France.

The wedding between Michele Bennett and former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier was one of the most expensive weddings that took place in a country that is among the poorest in the entire world.

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