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The place was Miami, the date was May 14 and the randez-vous was at Miami Bayfront Park where the 2011 annual Kompafest or Kompa festival was taking place

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The Haitian community is thankful for all the services that Sant La has been providing to them. With an annual budget of more than one million dollars and a staff of about 14, the Haitian Community service provider Sant La has been referred to as the lifeline for the Haitian community

Sant La to celebrate 10 years providing services

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This is a picture of the parade in the streets of Miama for the Caribbean parade. This event that takes place annually in Miami attracts over 100,000 people. Many people travel from all over, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, other Latin America and for the most part, the Caribbean to attend this event.

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As part of his plan to become the next president of Haiti, Charles Henry Baker brought his campaign to Little Haiti. He was able to present his plan for Haiti to more than 500 Haitians who were present in the Cultural Center.

This was very good information provided by the candidate. Many people came to know Mr. Baker better and promissed to help him in becoming the next president.

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In other news, Francois Guillaume is now the new consul general of Haiti in Miami. While speaking in a press conference following his appointment, Guillaume expressed optimism over his new job, saying that he was going to see to it that the elderly and the youth at risk would be taken care of. He also said that the services of the consul would be improved. He vowed to improve the tourism industry in the country as well as creating more investment opportunities.

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On Monday, January 16, 2012, Haitian president Michel Martelly had the opportunity to welcome US Senator Marco Rubio and a group from South Florida in Haiti. This was the first time the Senator from Florida came to Haiti. Marco Rubio had a meetings with Haiti's Prime Minister and President.

US Senator Marco Rubio and his group took a tour of the devastated area, including the grounds of the presidential palace, and the business district of Port-au-Prince where the devastation of the earthquake could still be seen.
He discussed several issues related to the rebuilding following the 2010 earthquake and the future of the Haitian nation.

Courtesy, Channel 10 news in South Florida

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This is a picture of Haitian Presidential candidate Charles Henry Baker, Charlito, with a Haitian television host. The two were posing for a photo while at the Little Haiti Cultural Center.

This took place right after Charlito delivered an outstanding presentation about his plan for Haiti. The main topics of his presentation include Education, work and healthcare to the Haitians.

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This is a picture of Miami Carnival or the Caribbean mardi gras. This is North America's Number one Carnival which is a day long celebration in the streets of Miami. During this time, there are many other activities held in the city to celebrate Mardi gras in Miami

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well-known and award-winning community leader in Miami, Dr. Rudolph Moise Rudy

The Haitian physician at one point was running for a U.S. congressional seat being vacated by Kendrick Meek, who is running for the Democratic Party's nomination in the U.S. Senate race. He was challenged by two other Haitian-Americans at the time. None of them wan the seat.

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This is a picture of the representative group of Haitians who participated in the Miami Carnival in 2009. This was a good representation by the group. They were dressed properly and carry the Haitian pride all the way to the Bycentenial Park in Downtown Miami

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