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Haiti Elected parliamentary picking-Up Certificate at CEP

Haiti Elected parliamentary picking-Up Certificate at CEP

Here are some of the elected Haiti Elected parliamentaries picking-Up their Certificate at the CEP

The results of the first round presidential elections held on October 25, 2015, were published by the CEP on November 5, 2015. As per the CEP's announcement, the first four candidates were: Jovenel Moise, the government backed candidate from Haitian Tèt Kale Party, 511,992 or 32.8% votes, followed by Jude Celestin (LAPEH) 394,390 or 25.2% votes, Jean-Charles (Pitit Dessalines) 222,646 or 14.27% votes, and Dr. (Mrs.) Maryse Narcisse (Fanmi Lavalas) 108,844 or 7.05% votes. However, as per the electoral mandates, since none of the candidates could reach the 50% plus vote benchmark, or a lead over 25% votes as per Haitian Constitution and Electoral Decree, a second run-off was scheduled on December 25, 2015. Although, the Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS/EOM) expressed its satisfaction, because the published results were consistent with their observation during the election process, neither the losing candidates nor the Haitian population was happy with the published results. Jude Celestin condemned the published result as, a ridiculous farce staged by the government; in no way it reflects the vote of the people. Amid mass violent protests and threats of withdrawal by the presidential candidates from the final run-off, the CEP has kept rescheduling the final runoff dates. And it is still undecided.

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Cholzer Chancy became presidency of the Chamber of deputies over Jerry Tardieu

Cholzer Chancy became presidency of the Chamber of deputies over Jerry Tardieu

Here is a picture of two members of the Chamber of deputies Cholzer Chancy and Jerry Tardieu

On Monday, January 11, 2016, Cholzer Chancy (born, 16 February, 1967) has been elected as the President of the Chamber of Deputies under the 50th Legislature for one year term by defeating Jerry Tardieu. He is a former deputy and a member of Ayiti An Aksyon (AAA) political group. He is a choice of President Martelly who won the first round election on August 9, 2015. Cholzer Chancy on becoming President of the lower Chamber, has announced that his priorities would be to decide on the burning issues before the country. To him, the fund allotments under the budgets should be done with proper prudence and effective measures to control budget expenditures should be strictly adhered to. He believes that it is the responsibility of the parliamentarians to improve their own image to the population.

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Deputies Caleb Desrameaux and Gracia Delva

Deputies Caleb Desrameaux and Gracia Delva

Here Deputies Caleb Desrameaux and Gracia Delva.

Gracia Delva (born June 9, 1972) is a winning candidate for Deputy from Marchand Dessalines (Artibonite) under Haitian Tet Kale (PHTK) banner. He secured 61.06% of the votes in the August 9, 2015 election against his other contenders. He is a singer, Konpa maestro, actor, former MP, better known by his stage name as singer Gracia Delva Marchand-Dessalines. Gracia is one of the 8 members, including 4 PHTK candidates who were elected in the first round of election. His application for candidacy was initially rejected for delayed submission of "title to authentication". Caleb J. Desrameaux is a winning candidate for Deputy from Tabarre under VERITE banner. He is a TV star and radio personality with many appearances in movies and documentaries. Caleb is a former Communications Director of the Ministry of Tourism and Executive Director of TNH (Television Nationale D'Haiti) and he is a self proclaimed "Deputy of Culture". During his election campaign he had stressed that if he comes out as an elected Deputy, he will work to implement policies for the benefit of the youth.

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Sholzer Chancy, Deputy Ennery (AAA)

Sholzer Chancy, Deputy Ennery (AAA)

Here is Sholzer Chancy, Deputy Ennery (AAA)

On the demand of some opposition candidates, the outgoing President Martelly appointed an Independent Electoral Evaluation Commission on December 22, 2015. The report released by the commission on January 3, 2016 clearly concludes that the October 25 election was tainted by irregularities at the polling stations benefitting several candidates through proxy voting and other fraudulent means, committed by their representatives. It further mentions that the Provisional Electoral Commission (CEP) does not have any credibility to hold a free and fair election in the country.

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Esaie Prophete, Elected Deputy of Wuartier Morin (OPL)

Esaie Prophete, Elected Deputy of Wuartier Morin (OPL)

Here is Esaie Prophete, Elected Deputy of Wuartier Morin (OPL)

As per the latest news, the presidential run-off will be held on January 24, 2016-- just two weeks before the deadline for the new president to swear in on February 7. But, there are some problems. The main contestant to this run, second place winner Jude Célestin says he won't take part in the contest. Like other opposition political parties, he also believes that the second election will be nothing but a repetition of the first drama fraught with frauds. Eduardo Gamarra, a political expert from Florida International University in Miami is of opinion that there were frauds in the last election from all participating sides. No single parties to blame, rather many others were actively involved in the felony because of the ineffective electoral system. He also believes that since Martelly cannot run for a second term, he may use Moïse as a sort of puppet in order to stay in power. But he thinks Jovenel would be much more independent than people speculate.

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Garry Bodeau, Deputy of Delmas (Bouclier)

Garry Bodeau, Deputy of Delmas (Bouclier)

Here is Garry Bodeau, Deputy of Delmas (Bouclier)

'Delmas' is a district in the West of the capital city Port-au-Prince, an urban continuation of the capital city. With its population growth, economic and social developments, it became a town in 1982. As per 2009 Census, it is the home of 359,451 people within an area of 27.74 square kilometers. Its population is only 15.26% of the metropolitan area of which 54.04% are women. It is a residence dominated area of affluent people with some shopping centers and supermarkets. 'Delmas' is the richest part of the capital city. Two main roadways of 'Delmas' are Autoroute de Delmas and Boulevard de Toussaint Louverture. These roads are numbered in a systematic way: even numbers on the south side and odd numbers on the north side. The residential areas on the hills are very popular and thus 100% of the city is urban. By its economic system, standard of living, infrastructure quality, it is one of the most equipped and developed areas in the country.

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Haitian lawmakers urinating in the street

Haitian lawmakers urinating in the street

Here is a picture that you would not see in many other countries. Three Haitian lawmakers urinating in the street. This appears to be a normal practice in the Haitian society

Urinating in the Street in Haiti

The unsuspecting traveler to Haiti may be in for quite a shock when he or she notices for the first few times Haitian men, women and children relieving themselves on the side of the roads. While most will not know what to take away from this, public urination is quite common in Haiti where there are no public restroom facilities. While travelers are prompted to use the toilets in restaurants and hotels, Haitians will use nature with some women even dressing for the eventuality.

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Jacques Thimoléon Stevenson, President of the Chamber of Deputies

Jacques Thimoléon Stevenson, President of the Chamber of Deputies

Jacques Thimoléon Stevenson, the Deputy of Petit-Goâve has been elected as the new President of the Chamber of Deputies after Jean Tolbert Alexis, deputy of Croix-des-Bouquets on 15 January 2014. He is a good leader, former President of the pro-Martelly majority bloc PSP and member of many other important office committees. During his tenure in PSP, it had remained constantly supportive to the present administration and it is believed that he will remove many roadblocks on policy implementation by Martelly-Lamothe administration. Yesterday, the Senate President, Simon Dieuseul Desras has renewed his term for a third term by 14/4 votes.

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Fritz Gerald Bourjolly and Jean Rene Lochard fight

Fritz Gerald Bourjolly and Jean Rene Lochard fight

Les députés Fritz Gérald Bourjolly et Jean René Lochard se récon

August, 2013 - Deputé Fritz Gérald Bourjolly pran anpil kou nan bouch li, nan yon goumen Ak Depute Jean René Lochard. Rapor Radio Kiskeya di Bouch li pete

This picture shows Members Fritz Gerald Bourjolly and Jean Rene Lochard publicly reconciled after their public fight in the Haitian Parliament

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Youri Latortue to bring lawsuit to WikiLeaks and Haiti Liberte

Youri Latortue to bring lawsuit to WikiLeaks and Haiti Liberte

In an article published in Haiti Liberte, in which based on revelations made by the Wikileaks cable, Senator Youri Latortue complained that the newspaper had gone beyond the revelations made by the Wikileaks cable to destroy his personality. Senator Youri Latortue rejected completely the charges and stated that he will file formal charges agains the newspaper

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