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Here is a picture of Journalist Jefferson Michel Casseus.

On Sunday, August 30, around 5:30 PM, Jefferson Michel Casseus, the popular journalist from National Television of Haiti (TNH) died in a terrible car accident. He was travelling in a green Suzuki with another journalist Jhonson Baptiste, a contributing editor of Daily Le Nouvelliste and one woman whose identity is unknown. The woman and Baptiste both died on the spot. Casseus was seriously injured. Initially, he was taken to 'Doctors Without Borders Hospital' in Carrefour, but was later shifted to the 'Hospital of the State University of Haiti' (HUEH). The doctors at the HUEH were on strike. Without considering his condition, they left him unattended on the hospital floor for almost two hours and he died. Casseus's final words were "I am choking". The other car to the accident was a Honda Accord, damaged to a lesser extent, was carrying back four people from the beach-- one of its passengers died on the spot. Casséus had a keen interest on matters related to social issues; he was a host of "Morning Magazine Agenda Show" on TNH.

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Here is Gamall Augustin, Director General of National Radio and Television of Haiti.

21 July 2015 saw the installation of Gamall Augustin as the seventh Director General of Radio Télévision Nationale D'Haïti (RTNH). The RTNH is the state broadcaster of Haiti and airs information about the activities of the government and promotes the Haitian culture. Mr. Gamall succeeded Hérold Israël who has held the post since January 2015. The government spokesperson, Francois Rothchild Jr. and Calvin Cadet, the Director General of the Ministry of Communication entrusted Gamall Augustin with his responsibility. With the new post, he was also asked to pay heed to the instructions laid down by the Head of State, while carrying out the functioning of the media. The upcoming events to be covered by the media include inter alia, elections and the Caribbean Arts Festival. It is the first objective of the new DG to peacefully conclude the broadcast of these events.

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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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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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President Martelly appointed Dr. Harrison Ernest the new Deputy General Director of Haiti National Radio.

He is a respected talk-show host, who explores topics of current interest to Haitians. He has been praised for his fearlessness in uncovering public figures' dishonesty and ruthlessness.

He is an authoritative but unaffected radio presence. He discusses issues with listeners in an easy give-and-take. Progressive radio will be a stronger force as a result of his leadership.

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During a convocation of Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe on May 4th, 2013, where he responded to a Senate invitation to answer questions related to some fundings in question. the National Radio Television (RTNH), that was assuring the coverage at the time suddenly interrupted the coverage as Senator Moise Jean-Charles.

The questions remain and as to what caused that interruption and why it only took place during the intervention of Senator Moise Jean-Charles who has been in opposition of the current government. Several Senators denounced the action of Haiti National Radio Television (RTNH) immediately and demanded an investigation of the incident.

Until an investigation determines the nature of the technical failure by National Radio Television (RTNH) during the Senator Moïse Jean-Charles intervention, some people remain suspicious.

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