ile-a-vache

Here is a picture of Santre de Sante Kay Kok in Ile-A-Vache. This is to show you that island that was abandoned at one point is now the object of many interests as it was ranked among the top beached in the world. Now, with Santre de Sante Kay Kok that was recently built among other projects in Ile-A-Vache, the residents ave the opportunity to remain in the island for basic health care.

After the 2010 earthquake, the Haitian government had a plan to turn this beautiful island into a tourist destination. There were many infrastructure works and social projects that were underway; from roads, airport, to port and marina. There was a project for 1,000 hotel rooms, and an 18-hole golf course as well.

However in 2014 a presidential decree declared the island property of the government for tourism development purpose did not seat well many of the residents. People who have lived there for several generations went to the street to protest against the plan. They were afraid that the government would take their land

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Here is a picture of a new Community Center in the Island, Centre Communautaire Kay Kok, Ile-a-Vache. This is an island in Haiti targeted to become a major tourist destination.

Huge project works on infrastructure and social development is underway in one of Haiti's satellite island named "Île-à-Vache" or "Cow Island". The government has plans to transform this beautiful piece of land into a major tourist destination at a cost of $18.5 million. The farmers, with government support will be able to grow organic products which are in high demand, the implementation of social projects will give the 15,000 inhabitants better access to welfare, education, vocational training and basic amenities. A community center has already been created with a restaurant, computer lab, conference room and a community radio service. The construction of roads and an international airport are under construction. Out of the 2,500 homes on the island, only 180 homes will be relocated to facilitate the implementation of the project, but they will further be compensated in addition to relocation. Similarly, another 10 families will be relocated and compensated to facilitate the construction of the airport runway. The government is moving closer to transform Ile a Vache into one of the most beautiful tourism destinations in the Caribbean.

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The possibility for Freed Black to live in the Haitian island Ile-à-Vache was a real possible solution contemplated to solve the the "Race problem" in the U.S.

In, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln encouraged the shipment of 453 freed slaves from Virginia to the Haitian island of Ile-a-Vache. They were mostly men and women from Virginia. The experiment failed due to inadequate planning and poor leadership. In less than a year, the survivors returned to the U.S. The island is located off the southern coast of Haiti, close to the town of Les Cayes.
Ile-a-Vache has its history of pirates including Captain Morgan, a British pirate who led several buccaneering expeditions across the Caribbean to attack Britain's enemies

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Here is something that will make Haiti proud. At least it is a welcome news for the tourism industry in Haiti that has been working hard to make things happen.

In its edition of May 28, 2013, CNN, conducted a survey to rank the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world. Ile-à-Vache came out in very good position. In fact, according to the survey,
Abaka Bay, Abaka, Indian name of Ile-à-Vache was ranked the 57th most beautiful beach in the world.

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Here is just an example of the beautiful island of Ile a Vache near the city of Cayes. This picture perfect island in Haiti has a story of its and a potential for tourism development that is above everything else in the Caribbean.

The government of Martelly has announced recently a new plan to develop the island while making sure it keeps its natural beauty

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Here is a picture of port Morgan in Ile-a-vache. The island resort Port Morgan is named for the pirate captain Henry Morgan (Born in 1635 and died 1688).

Henry Morgan used the island of Ile-a-Vache as a base for his frequent planned and staged operations. History revealed that he narrowly survived when his Jamaica Merchant sank

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Here is a picture of a beautiful beach in Ile-a-Vache. The island is situated off the south-west peninsula of Haiti and very close to the major city of Les Cayes.
Ile-a-Vache is no more than 8 miles long and 2 miles wide. it has a total area of 20 square miles

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The island of Ile-a-Vache is one of the most popular tourist sites in Haiti. The view is just beautiful. There about 10,000-15,000 people currently living in Ile-a-Vache
There are two major tourist resorts there. Port Morgan and Abaka Bay are two comfortable resorts where you can go and spend good vacation time

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Here is a view of the beaches in Ile-a-Vache taking from the Abaka Bay Resort. This resort is one of the two most beautiful resorts. The other one is Port Morgan.

Ile a Vache translated directly from the French means "Cow Island". However, regardless of the name it is not the few cows that attract a select group to the island, but rather the pristine beaches.

Ile a Vache has had several name change in its history. Frome called Abaka by the native Indians

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Here is a picture of a tourism destination in Haiti, the beautiful ile-a-Vache. A paln has just been released for the development of Ile-a-Vache. It calls for tourist facilities as well as villas and other recreational locations

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