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Presidential palace of President Villbrum Guilluiame Sam who was assassinated

Presidential palace of President Villbrum Guilluiame Sam who was assassinated

Presidential palace of President Villbrum Guilluiame Sam who was assassinated

At the beginning of the 20th century, United States became increasingly concerned with the level of German activity and influence in Haiti. German businesses in Haiti dominated commerce in the entire area.

German nationals controlled over 80 percent of Haiti international commerce. They owned utilities in Cap Haitien and Port-au-Prince, wharf, railroad serving the Plain of the Cul-de-Sac. To get around Haitian law that forbid foreigners from owning land in Haiti, German men were increasingly marrying Haitian women and open businesses.

Although the sphere of U.S influence in the Caribbean started in 1898, in 1915, during the First World War, the U.S President Woodrow Wilson feared that Germany could invade Haiti and establish a military base near the Panama Canal that was built with huge U.S investment. The U.S President had right reasons to worry because then there were many Germans settlers living in Haiti who had financed the rampaging cacos with loans which were almost impossible to be repaid and they were at the mercy of the Germans to invade and restore order.

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Rginald Boulos President Of Chamber Of Commerce And Industry In Haiti

Rginald Boulos President Of Chamber Of Commerce And Industry In Haiti

Here is a picture of the president of Chamber of Commerce and industry in haiti, Mr. R ginald Boulos.

He was one of the people who fought not to raise the minimum salary in Haiti. Doctor R ginald Boulos who represents the private sector in Haiti does not want to adjust the minimum salary. He agues that this current salary helps to create jobs in Haiti

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Doing Business 2015 of the World Bank, Haiti moved up by only one point

Doing Business 2015 of the World Bank, Haiti moved up by only one point

Haiti is making some small improvement to attract business. Overall, according to the most current report from Doing Business 2015 of the World Bank, that his not enough to move the country closer to a friendly environment for business. Haiti still find itself at the bottom or among the last ten countries in its ranking

Doing Business 2015 of the World Bank, Haiti moved up by only one point

Haiti's upward movement on the World Bank's Doing Business 2015 ranking might only be up one step, but compared to some other countries, like their island neighbor the Dominican Republic, Haiti has done well for itself since their last stage on the ranking. The Dominican Republic may be many places ahead of their poorer neighbor, at 84th to Haiti's 180th, but they are in exactly the same position they occupied last year, while Haiti has progressed where business was concerned. In one category alone--Dealing with Construction Permits--Haiti moved up a whole 6 places. This, indeed, augurs well for the future of the embattled country.

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Heineken committed to buying locally sourced sorghum in Haiti

Heineken committed to buying locally sourced sorghum in Haiti

A decision that will create more jobs in Haiti. Heineken has made the commitment to buy locally sourced sorghum in Haiti.

Heineken SMASH Program Increases Sorghum Production Yields 100%

Heineken's new sustainability strategy considers local sourcing a key component of its success. It has begun locally sourcing sorghum in Haiti through the Smallholders Alliance for Sorghum Haiti (SMASH) initiative.

SMASH's funding arm, Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti S.A. (BRANA), a Heineken division, created in 2012 after a buyout of minority shareholders, has poured $3.4 million into locally-sourced sorghum. Haitian peasants' sorghum yields are up 100% and their incomes have increased almost 100% too.

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Laurent Lamothe meeting Blake Mycoskie, TOMS Shoes

Laurent Lamothe meeting Blake Mycoskie, TOMS Shoes

Here is a picture of Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe with Blake Mycoskie, of TOMS Shoes. The Prime Minister took the time to thank him for the investment brought to the country

Blake Mycoskie makes World a Better Place

Blake Mycoskie has started three companies: TOMS Shoes, Eyewear, and Roasting Company. Each targets in-need communities. Profits raised by sales of shoes goes to children with no shoes (35 million so far); coffee sales deliver clean water to communities; eyewear sales purchase glasses for people without them.

Mycoskie's 2011 book, Start Something That Matters, went to #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list, and he was listed in Fortune Magazine's "40 Under 40" list.

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The Information Office on the Credit (BIC) in Haiti

The Information Office on the Credit (BIC) in Haiti

Launch of the Information Office on the Credit (BIC), a new State structure for the recovery of investment and credit in Haiti.

BIC has for objective to intervene to support the Government's development strategy for the micro, small and medium enterprises.

Prime Minister Lamothe, to stimulate growth of small and medium business investments, inaugurated the Credit Information Bureau (BIC), a new state agency. Announcement of BIC occurred at the Karibe Convention Center with officials of the Republic of Haiti Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and International Finance Corporation present.

Lamothe said BIC will ". . . promote private sector development, and strengthen the foundation for . . . sustainable economic growth, through democratization and expansion of access to Production Credit."

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Milk Production - laiterie de Côte-de-Fer - Letri Kot Fe

Milk Production - laiterie de Côte-de-Fer - Letri Kot Fe

During his visit in Cote-de-Fer as The Haitian government continues its series of original dialogues with the public, President Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe took the time to visit the milk production factory in Cote-de-Fer by the name of Letri Kot Fe.

Michel Martelly was accompanied with Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and the Minister of Agriculture

Several Government members left the Haitian Capital on Friday to visit the town of Cote-de-Fer. They took the opportunity to visit different communal sections with Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe. This is also an opportunity for the local population to have a one to one conversation with Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe to inform him about their pressing needs

More importantly, according to a government plan, Côtes-de-Fer is expected to become a major tourist destinations in Haiti. Based on a plan developed by the Minister of Tourism of the Government Martelly-Lamothe, Stephanie Villedrouin.

Also President Michel Martelly has a special connection with the town of Cote-de-Fer. His parents are from this beautiful coastal town,

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SONAPI (Société Nationale des Parcs Industriels or National Society of Industrial Parks)

SONAPI (Société Nationale des Parcs Industriels or National Society of Industrial Parks)

SONAPI is an industrial and commercial autonomous body under public law, which was created to implement, organize, manage and promote Industrial Parks in the Republic of Haiti. Metropolitan Industrial Park and Caracol Industrial Park located in Port-au- Prince, are the property of SONAPI. In last August, Mexican Ambassador Jose Luis Alvaro with a delegation team met President Michel Martelly to foster cooperation between the two countries. The Embassy of Mexico and the Directorate General of SONAPI have talked about several initiatives on the expansion programs under which a project will be conducted in two phases to accommodate new businesses and create around 4,000 jobs. The first phase will include construction of four buildings of 10,000 square meters each and additional six or seven buildings will be constructed in the next phase. The Mexican Ambassador has confirmed his country will disburse $20 million for the first phase.

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Martelly Promotes Opportunities in Haiti

Martelly Promotes Opportunities in Haiti

On Wednesday, 25 September 2014, President Martelly on the sidelines of the 69th Regular Session of the General Assembly in New York met groups of investors and leaders, entrepreneurs from Executive Committee of the American Society/ Council of America. The Head of the State took the opportunity to explain successfully how Haiti is serious with its slogan "Haiti is open for business."

New YoHe has mentioned some of the efforts of his government in creating a positive environment for investment. Now, Haiti is a secured place with full of opportunities to invest. The new rules introducing promptness and ease of functioning have made Haiti an ideal destination for investors whether it is in infrastructure, tourism or energy--there are ample of opportunities here. The audience was impressed with the President's statement and has proposed to arrange similar meets in other important states like Florida.

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85 of the Globe’s Richest People Control 50% of World’s Wealth

85 of the Globe’s Richest People Control  50% of World’s Wealth

The world's wealth distribution is increasingly weighted toward the wealthiest. Oxfam reports just 85 people, or 0.00000001 % multi-billionaires control 50% of the world's wealth, which equates to the poorest 3.5 billion globally.

In the U.S., the top 1% wealthiest people control 95% of economic growth since 2009.

If not contained, the lowest tax rates, elite education opportunities, and premium healthcare will benefit only wealthy children, leaving everyone else deprived.

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