Artibonite

Here is Carl Murat Cantave, Senator Artibonite

Artibonite with an area of 4,887 sq km, is the largest of ten departments in Haiti. As per 2002 Census, it has a population of 1,168,800 with 230 per sq km of population density. Gonaïves (the capital) and Saint-Marc are its two main cities. On 1 January 1804, the independence of Haiti was proclaimed by Jean Jacques Dessalines in the Place d'Armes of Gonaïves. The region is the country's main rice-growing area. Artibonite River (321 km long; 68 km in the Dominican Republic, 253 km in Haiti), the most important and the longest on the island of Hispaniola passes through this department, forming an international border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic for several kilometers, from the town of Pedro Santana to the point where it is joined by the River Macasías, and then turns west into Haiti and the department's name is derived from the Artibonite River. The river is used for irrigation and generation of hydroelectricity. Since February 2004, following an unsuccessful coup attempt by an insurgency, the department is experiencing a state of economic decline.

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Here is a picture of Carl Murat Cantave, First Senator of Artibonite.

Eight out of a field of 54 presidential candidates condemned the massive fraud, which provoked random displays of violence in the streets, including at least one shooting. Jude Celestin's supporters waved placards on which were written "Jude or Death". They claimed fraudulence happening during the balloting was aimed at ensuring Jovenel Moise led with the largest share of the vote, 32.81% over second place Celestin at 25.27%.

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Here is a picture of Ronald lareche, Second senator of Nord Est.

In a proactive move the OAS/EOM will send a report to the CEP, outlining measures the CEP should take under advisement for the run-off. In particular, the recommendations focus on party monitors, who need clear instructions on what their roles are, and how they will be expected to proceed at the polling stations.

Twelve senators were elected on October 25th. Jean Senatus and Youri Latortue are expected to be added to the list, pending electoral confirmation.

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Here is a picture of Jean Willy Jean-Baptiste, Second Senator of Artibonite.

Despite the general consensus among many Haitians the CEP is a corrupt electoral body, the Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS/EOM) said the preliminary results released by the CEP ". . . are consistent with what the OAS Mission observed on October 25."

The results revealed no one of the presidential candidates achieved 50% + 1 of votes tallied. They also did not garner a 25% lead over other candidates, which is demanded by the Haitian Constitution. A run-off for the presidency will be held in late December. OAS/EOM will be monitoring the electoral run-off.

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Here is a picture of the Artibonite river in Haiti, the largest water basin in Haiti.

Haiti's supply of hydroelectricity is produced, practically exclusively, by the Artibonite River. The powerful, liquid behemoth is also used for irrigation, and, at 320 kms, it is the longest river on the entire island of Hispaniola. It is estimated that over 70,000 families, living in the rural areas of Haiti, depend on the river, which irrigates some 30,000 hectares of land. This land is used to produce 80% of the country's rice. In December 2014, the government signed agreements with contractors aimed at protecting the river's shoreline, rehabilitating the hydraulic system, and protecting the banks.

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The same way the people from the North of Haiti have their Cashews in almost everything they cook and those in the South have do not chew as they swallow their Tomtom, People in the region of Artibonite are famous for Lalo legume fey.
This is a very healthy Haitian dish eaten with white rice and beans. The greens or as it is stated in Haitian Creole. "Fey" included in making lalo, are: watercress and purslane. Here are the ingredients you need to make Lalo Legume Fey: Mixed fresh greens torn to pieces, Fresh pork, Crab legs, Vegetable Oil, Pepper and Salt.

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Restoration work on Palace of 365 Doors in Petite-Riviere, Artibonite, part of Artibonite Department is under way. This magnificent and historic complex has a great importance in the history of Haiti
Palace of 365 Doors was designed by architect Louis Dupeyrac as a presidential home for King Henri Christophe in 1820. This palace was never completed.

Over the years, the building what was for the most part abandoned, had deteriorated significantly and several attempts were made to restore it.

President Stenio Vincent provided some funding to restore Palace of 365 Doors in Petite-Riviere, Artibonite. This was done primarily to stop any further deterioration and shield the complex from the natural elements.

Under Jean Claude Duvalier, Palace of 365 Doors was made into use as it lodging Haiti's National Security Volunteers. Recently, it was transformed into an elementary school and some national and local government offices.

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This is the picture of the Senator of Artibonite Francois Anick Joseph.

Senator Joseph François Anick judge inappropriate implementation of a Permanent Electoral Council.

He is an outspoken Senator and is in opposition to the actual government of Michel Martelly

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Here is a picture of the Senator of Artibonite who has been in opposition to Michel Martelly Government.

Francois Anick Joseph was Elected to the post of Senator of Artibonite Department in Haiti on March 20, 2011. The end of his mandate will be in 2017

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Here is a picture of former Senator of the Department of Artibonite, Rudy Heriveaux.

A former member of Aristide Lavalas political party, Rudy H riveaux endorced the candidacy of Mirlande Manigat during the 2010 2011 Haiti presidential election

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