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Here are Oriel Jean and journalist Guyler C. Delva

Oriel Jean was prepared to testify in court against former Haitian president Aristide, whom he had knowledge of ordering the murder of broadcast journalist Jean Dominique. Before Oriel could appear in court he was assassinated following death threats against him by Aristide loyalists.

Oriel said he had knowledge Aristide ordered ex-senator Mirlande Liberus "to silence Jean Dominique". SOS Journalists have urged the authorities to make certain the murderers of Jean are brought to justice.

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Here is a picture of Dr Harrison Ernest who was named director general at RTNH, Haiti's state-owned radio and TV broadcasting. He has been accused of sexual harassment by several women working at the station.

Deborah Jean and Stephane Eveillard, two female journalists employed at RTNH radio and TV, have gone public with claims RTNH Director General, Dr. Harrison Ernest, had been sexually harassing them and other female employees.

Once their letter to the Ministers of Culture and Women's Affairs was published, Jean and three other female employees were fired.

Reporters Without Borders Director Claire San Filippo called for officials ". . . to conduct an independent, impartial, and thorough investigation"

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Here is a picture of Léopold Berlanger who is the CTCEP member who is a representative of the Judiciary in Haiti.

The members pledge to hold free, democratic and credible elections and those of the Executive on the civic responsibility of members of CTCEP.

Emmanuel Ménard who represents the Executive branch was elected President, against his opponent Léopold Berlanger who is the representative of the Judiciary

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Mezanmi presidan Michel Martelly pa respekte ni Pap, ni Monsegneur. Presidan-an fe yon proposision bay yon jounal Scoop FM pandan yon konversasion ki fe anpil moun mete min nan bouch paske yo pa ta panse se yon presidan an fonction ki te kapab di yon bagay konsa. Alor, Presidan Michel Martelly mande Jounalist la ki te ape poze anpil question: "Pouki sa ou Pa lwe yon kay, mwin ave;ou na rete ansam, nou ta domi sou minm kaban, et pi ou ta pose'm question tout lannuit"

President Martelly proposed to a journalist of Scoop FM to get a place for the two to spend the night together so that the journalist could ask him questions all night.

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Here is a picture of Remarais Jean- Baptiste who is one of the hosts in the popular Haitian Radio show Matin Caraibes.

Broadcast through the cities of Miami, Montreal, and Paris, to name a few, the radio station Radio Caraibes FM has been a helpful link for those of the Haitian diaspora, broadcasting in French with journalists such as Program Director of Public Affairs, Louinel Saintalbord, Jean-Jahkob Jeudy, Jean-Samuel Trezil, and Carlo Sainristil. The station was founded in 1949 by the Brown family, but is now operated by Patrick Moussignac. Radio Caraibes FM's greatest claim to fame is hosting the country's most popular talk show, Ranmasse.

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Here is a picture of the famous interview that Haitian President Michel Martelly gave to three journalists of TV5 Monde in France in November, 2014. This interview actually received lots of comments from Haitians both inside and outside of the country.

One his recent short tour of France, Haitian President Michel Martelly spoke with journalists from famed TV5 Monde who grilled him on topics from abortion in Haiti, to the possibility of him running the Caribbean country by executive decree. On the former, Martelly addressed the concerns of Deside Fanm (Women Decided) and Solidarity of Haitian Women (SOFA) which put forward that abortion is a matter of choice. On the latter issue, the potentially negative backlash of his ruling by executive decree was discussed with human rights defense organizations who feel the thought is grossly undemocratic.

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Here is a picture of the popular Radio host in the Haitian Community in Miami, Nelson Voltaire, AKA Piman Bouk. He is here with the new North Miami Mayor Smith Joseph. Biman Bouk as one who has a large audience on radio in the Miami area is a force you have to work with as a politician.

In early November, North Miami elected its new mayor, Dr. Smith Joseph. As a candidate for the seat, and winner by a slight margin, Mayor Joseph is no stranger to the influential commentary often found on Haitian talk radio. One such program is that featuring Nelson Voltaire, more popularly known as Pimon Bouk, whose influence over the listening diaspora was felt last year when, just before the run-offs, he influenced thousands of Haitians within the community, in Creole, to vote Haitian. With the might of Haitian radio behind them, it is no wonder so many of the Haitian community become elected officials.

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It was a pleasure knowing you. Mr. Jean Mary Jean Gabriel is an actor without borders. He teases and provokes.

Jean-Mary Gabriel Dies of Asthma Attack

Comedian Jean-Mary Gabriel practiced an uncensored brand of comedy. He said out loud what others only thought to themselves, especially about Haitian politics.

Gabriel died of an asthma attack after his Caribbean Morning radio broadcast with guest Colonel Himmler Rebu, Minister of Youth and Sports.

One tribute from a Haitian official, who knew him casually said, "The fool Gabriel will never change . . . . This wacky comedy dies . . . with him."

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Haitian President Martelly has announced his appointment of Joseph Damas as General Director of Haiti National Radio and Television. He is a talk-show host on Radio Metropole.

He will work with recently appointed Harrison Ernest, now Deputy General Director of Haiti National Radio.

The two men will work to strengthen the progressive agenda, reporting on issues affecting all Haitians. They desire the Haitian public be part of the national conversation on the government's decision-making process.

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Journalist Guyler C. Delva who at one point occupied the function of secretary of state for communication under the Martelly Lamothe government has been removed. According to the former journalist himself, he was appointed as advisor to the presidency
The same Guyler C. Delva has decided to quit the position of advisor to the presidence on November 9, 2013 to return to his original position as Journalist. Providing explanation at the popular radio show Ranmasse, he stated that he took this decision to give more time to his "SOS journaliste" Association

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