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Here is a picture of the young Haitian entrepreneur, Garius Lonick.

Haitian Youth Businessman in Contest for International Distinction

Young Haitian Businessman, Garius Lonick, is one of 2014's Ten Outstanding Young Haitians. He is now vying for one of 2015's ten outstanding youth globally.

Lonick began his business at age 12 when his parents could no longer afford school tuition. He became an artisan, funding his education, ending with a BA in medical technology.

He has launched four businesses in the medical field, with an employment force of 100. JCI will determine ten winners of the global competition.

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Here is GOP candidate Rand Paul as he decided to go to Haiti and perform eye surgeries while the other candidates campaign in Iowa.

Presidential Candidate Rand Paul Doing Good in Haiti

GOP presidential hopefuls are spending August in Iowa, to improve their chances of becoming president. Except Rand Paul

As a doctor, he will perform free-of-charge cataract eye surgeries in Haiti. His reason for the surgeries is the island is near the U.S.; tremendous need exists; and medical access is difficult.

Haitians suffer high rates of blindness due to proximity to the equator, Haiti's year-round sunniness, and lack of protective sunglasses.

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Here is Mr. Henri Bazin, former university professor and Haitian minister who passed away in August, 2015

Honest Public Servant Henri Bazin Dies

Ex-Minister of Finance and Economy, Henri Bazin, started life in St. Marc and passed away in Port-au-Prince. He was considered one of the few honest men in Haitian government.

Bazin attacked corruption where he saw it, notably the National Palace's financial account. Blank checks were being issued to government employees and Bazin stopped the practice.

He held positions of public service in Europe, Africa, and the U.S. before serving in the Haitian government.

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The leader of the Fusion Social Democrats took a stand on the behavior of President Michel Martelly on women

Martelly's Behavior Causes Officials to Resign

President Martelly's sexist bashing of a woman, who criticized his government, is raising hackles, particularly with Fusion Social Democrats. Leader Edmonde Beauzile says the secretary of state, minister of women's affairs, and another cabinet minister have resigned in protest.

Martelly, president since May 2011, remains unaffected. He currently rules by decree and cannot run for a second term. With the few remaining months left before he leaves, he acts with impunity, no matter how offensive.

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Here is a picture of Mr. Jean Renel Senatus, AKA Zokiki, Candidate for Family Values

Jean Senatus, running for the senate, proposes he will introduce bills in Parliament to start youth programs; reclaim support checks for widows of dead police officers; support the education of children of slain police officers; and support their spouses until they remarry.

He wants an end to tax increases, and proposes to increase fines for citizens' police abuse. His position on abortion is pro-life (exceptions being rape victims, a malformed fetus, or risk to the mother's life).

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Shocking declaration made by a seating president in Haiti. On Tuesday, June 28, 2015, during a campaign rally in the city of Miraguane, president Michel Martelly did not use any diplomacy in addressing a woman in the crowd who was challenging his accomplishment in the region. The President replied to the surprise of many by telling the woman in Haitian Creole she should undress and allow the men at the campaign rally to sodomize her. He also stated that he would bring her on stage and do the same. The Haitian Head of State furthermore said if he was not president he would have broken her jaw.

What does EU and UN Think about Martelly's Sexist Remarks?

Women's group leaders in Haiti are expecting to hear from the European Union and United Nations, regarding President Martelly's assault on a woman in Miragoâne.

Martelly told a woman critical of his government to humiliate herself with the men at the rally, including himself. He added it was too bad he was president, or else he would have punched her in the jaw. Like Trump, he is an embarrassment to his country.

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The former leader of the Black Power Movement and actual Chairman of the Emancipation Support Committee in Trinidad and Tobago Khafra Kambon calls for national boycott of products originating from the Dominican Republic over its decision to deport people of Haitian descent from their country

Chairman Kambon of Emancipation Support Committee demands Haiti issue a boycott against products from the Dominican Republic (DR). It is a response to the DR's policy that strips Haitian descendants of their citizenship.

Kombon says the new policy is based on racism: Dominicans are mainly light-skinned while Haitians are dark-skinned.

Kombon says "It is a crime . . . for us to do things to benefit the . . . Dominican Republic. They are disrespecting all of us."

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Here is a picture of Haiti Prime Minister Evans Paul at Bassin St Jacques Majeur, Plaine du Nord.

During the patronal celebration of Saint Jacques Majeur at Plaine du Nord in July, 2015, The actual Prime Minister of Haiti, Evans Paul, went to the popular St Jacques Majeur bassin, took off his clothes and went into the water in search of spiritual Voodoo luck, treatment or protection. Many people come every year in this secrete Voodoo place in Plaine du Nord. Some say they receive treatment in this water why others come for luck.

Memorial to be Built at Bois-Caiman, Site of Slave Revolt

Prime Minister Evans Paul's last stop on a tour was to Plaine du Nord. He visited Bassin Saint-Jacques, meeting with town officials and civic society members.

He continued to Bois-Caiman, site of the slave revolt, where building of a memorial will be ". . . a universal symbol of freedom against the slavery system"

His final visit was to Nan Brise, a natural spring where voodoo rituals have been held.

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Here is a picture of Chelsea Clinton, Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation. She went to Haiti in July 2015 and this picture was taken at Caribbean Craft in Port-au-Prince

ActionIsGreater Supports Women-Owned Businesses

Hillary Clinton's daughter, Chelsea, visited Haiti to launch #ActionIsGreater campaign. She was there to raise awareness of critical issues like the consequences of global warming, education initiatives for women, new healthcare programs, and stimulation of the economy.

She spoke with Caribbean Craft owner, Magali Dresse, whose business the Clinton Foundation has been promoting to companies like Anthropologie and Urban Zen, among others. AIG wants to help Magalie grow her business by hiring more workers, women and men.

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Here is a picture of Bill and Hillary Clinton in Haiti to inaugurate the opening of the Caracol Industrial park in the North of the Country

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