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Deputy Gracia Delva accused of stealing Generators
Here is a picture of Kompas singer and Deputy of Marchand-Dessalines, Gracia Delva who was accused of stealing two Generators.
Gracia Delva is a singer, Konpa maestro, actor, former MP, better known by his stage name as singer Gracia Delva Marchand-Dessalines. He is the Deputy of Marchand Dessalines (Artibonite) under Haitian Tet Kale (PHTK) banner who won the August 9, 2015 election with a 61.06% margin. According to Radio Scoop FM News on April 11, 2016, the people of Marchand-Dessalines have accused him of stealing two generators which the Martelly administration had provided to distribute generated power to the people of Dessalines. Such an accusation came when the people of the commune took the street to protest the ongoing blackout in the city. They accused him of literally stealing two generator sets for his own benefit while leaving the city in complete darkness. 'Dessalines' or sometimes it is called as 'Marchand-Dessalines', is a commune in the Artibonite department of Haiti, named after Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
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.
Gracia Delva, Michel Martelly, Sophia Martelly
Here is a picture of Deputy Gracia Delva as he is congratulating Michel Martelly as the new President of Haiti with his wife Sophia Martelly on his side. Like Michel Martelly, Gracia Delva ia an accomplished musician. He was the singer and also maestro of the group Mass Kompa. Before he was forced to return to Haiti, Mr. Delva played with the group Zinglen where he became very popular.
Gracia Delva, Michel Martelly, Sophia Martelly
Gracia Delva is a Haitian Singer, Composer turned actor who was born on November 20, 1973 at Marchand Dessalinnes in the Lower Artibonite. Delva formed his own group (Mass Konpa) in July 2003. He made his acting debut with the Haitian movie "Le 11eme Commandemant"(or, the 11 Commandments), released in July 2005 and started his music career with the formation of a young group "GEROSTAR". Although the group made him a star, but it lasted for a very short period. In 1992, he joined Djakout Mizik and made glorious performances on Champ de Mars and Eastern Parkway in New York. He left Haiti for U.S in 1996 and met geniuses Zenglen. They two created wonderful songs together like 'DWET 5'. However, his combination with Zenglen also did not last longer. Because of some U.S. immigration issues, Gracia had to leave America and settled in Haiti in 2002. After the music, he entered politics and was elected as MP for Marchand Dessalines and visited U.S on 22 September 2011 as a Member of Marchand Dessalines and also as the President of the Committee on Culture and Tourism. After nine years of absence, Gracia Delva has made his musical comeback with his band Mass Konpa in U.S.A on 19 May 2012.
List of Haitian Musicians turned Politicians
There are quite a few Haitian musicians who have managed to change their career successfully to become politicians. Although much more Haitian Musicians have been moved into politics, the following list comprises some of the most famous.
Lunise Morse, Jacques Sauveur Jean, Michel Martelly, Gracia Delva, Manno Charlemagne and Wyclef Jean