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La Gonave Development Plan

La Gonave Development Plan

Here is a picture of La Gonave.

The former President Michel Martelly had made a plan with an unknown institution to transform the La Gonâve Island into an International Financial Center with three official languages: English, French and Creole. As per the plan, an area of 100 square kilometers within the 743 square kilometer Island of Gonâve will be transformed into a sustainable green island community consisting the following projects. (a) renewable energy project, Jatropha farm and biodiesel plant that would employ over 18,000 Haitians; (b) luxury estate housing; (c) waterfront villages; (d) international and private airports; (e) industrial city with deep sea port; (f) all inclusive destination resorts with spas, golf courses and casinos; and (g) home port for large cruise ships. The agreement withholding the description of financial institution was made public by an Executive order issued by the Martelly government on January 7, 2016. The private entity will be empowered to build necessary infrastructure as per the requirement of the project and collect revenue to cover their investment. The plan was originally conceptualized in September 2010. It was a surprising fact that a public disclosure of such status was unknown outside of the principles involved.

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Marriott International Hotel in Cap-Haitien

Marriott International Hotel in Cap-Haitien

Habitation Jouissant boutique hotel in Cap Haitien will become Marriott second hotel in Haiti as it will join the Autograph Collection in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Considering the flourishing Haitian tourism sector, Marriott International has announced its plan to extend the operation of "Autograph Collection Hotels "in Haiti by opening a second hotel in Haiti by the fourth quarter of 2017. Autograph Collection Hotels, a luxury hotel chain owned by Marriott International, founded in 2010, will add "The Habitation Jouissant" - a boutique hotel located in Cap-Haitien, to its impressive global portfolio. This property will be Marriott's second hotel in Haiti after Port-au-Prince, and Autograph's third hotel in the Caribbean after "The Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina" in the British Virgin Islands (2012), and "The Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas". 'Autograph Collection' hotels are strikingly unique independent hotels that offer the rich experiences of a hotel stay with all the benefits of Marriott loyalty points.

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Caribe Tours Bus Line

Caribe Tours Bus Line

The long-distance bus company Caribe Tours, is described as one of the best ways to travel far distances in the Dominican Republic. With one of its longest routes, from Santo Domingo to Samana, being only RD$330, the average cost for a ride is within reach. The service is good, the fleet of buses modern and comfortable with air conditioning, and they cover many destinations across the Dominican Republic and also Haiti. The terminal in Santo Domingo is at 27 de Febrero esq. Leopoldo Navarro.

Contact information:
Rue Clerveaux (Rue Gabard) - Petion-Ville, Haiti
Phone: (509) 37 85 19 46

Other ground transportation services available:
Le Transporteur Bus Line, Port-au- Prince, Gonaives and Cap-Haitian
Capital Coach Line Haitian bus company
Transport Chic bus Service, Cayes - Port-au-Prince

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Transport Chic bus Service, Cayes - Port-au-Prince

Transport Chic bus Service, Cayes - Port-au-Prince

Transport Chic is a fast and comfortable way to travel between Port-au-Prince and Les Cayes. It is a new bus service that takes around 3 to 3.5 hours to reach to Les Cayes at a cost of US$10. 00, each way. The scheduled departures from Port-au-Prince near the Sylvio Cator football stadium, are 7am, 9am, 12:30 and 3pm-- times are estimated without any tight scheduling, the buses are all air-conditioned, leave only when they are filled. The waiting area in Port-au-Prince is covered with ceiling fans and has television so that you never get bored during the waiting. You need to produce your passport for registering your document number on the ticket. The bus makes one stop for about 20 minutes, at a convenient store in Miragoane with public restroom and refreshment facilities.

"Transport Chic" that ensures with several bus the route Port-au-Prince / Cayes, is in the process of modernizing its fleet to offer a quality service to travelers and other visitors. A brand new bus, 41 seats, comfortable, equipped with the latest technological findings, has just been added to the fleet of the carrier, which aims to contribute to the progress and development of the country.

From Les Cayes: 5:30 am, 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, noon, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm

From Port-au-Prince: 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Contact information:
71, Rue Oswald Durand (En Face Stade Sylvio Cator), Port-au-Prince Phone 1: 509 3741-2489 Phone 2: 509 3630-2576 Phone 3: 509 3745-0820 - See more at: flashhaiti.com

Other ground transportation services available:
Le Transporteur Bus Line, Port-au- Prince, Gonaives and Cap-Haitian
Capital Coach Line Haitian bus company
Miami Mini Bus

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Capital Coach Line Haitian bus company

Capital Coach Line Haitian bus company

Founded in 2003, Capital Coach Line, SA is the first Haitian bus company in the country. Capital Coach Line has quickly become a leader in its industry and a Haitian pride by serving as the first link, the road to Port-au-Prince / Santo Domingo, with daily departures.

Since the month of July 2013, Capital Coach Line serves the route Port-au-Prince / Aux Cayes 2 times a day with bus (50 passengers), all are equipped with toilet, TV, mini-bar, air conditioning and luggage rack and reclining seats with seatbelts.

Capital Coach Line' is the first Haitian coach provider which was founded in 2003. Initially daily services were started within the Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince circuit. It is a 6-7 hour journey. It is the only Haitian company that provides chartered coach service from a fleet of well maintained cars. Their buses do not stop en route except at the border. The schedules are given here. From St. Domingo: daily 2 departures (8:00 am and 10:00 am). From Haiti: daily 3 departures- 1 from Petionville at 8:30 pm, and 2 from Tabarre (8:00 am and 10:00 am). A one way ticket costs around US$ 40 and the return trip is US$ 75; immigration and customs charges are not included in the price. Each passenger can carry a maximum two bags of 50 pounds each without any charges. In addition to providing safe enjoyable journey, they offer a number of other valuable services like courier 'Same Day' or 'Next Day' package delivery, truck cargo for heavier and bigger parcels, charter services for schools, conventions, businesses.

Contact information:

PETION VILLE
(509) 29.42.18.00
info@capitalcoachline.com

PORT AU PRINCE
(509) 28.13.18.80
info@capitalcoachline.com

SANTO DOMINGO
(809) 530-8266
info@capitalcoachline.com

Other ground transportation services available:
Le Transporteur Bus Line, Port-au- Prince, Gonaives and Cap-Haitian
Transport Chic bus Service, Cayes - Port-au-Prince
Miami Mini Bus

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Hotel Marriott in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Hotel Marriott in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Here is a picture of the newly built Hotel Marriott in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Marriott Port-au-Prince, a Clinton Foundation Digicel collaboration

Digicel, the Clinton Foundation and the Marriott hotel chain have come together to create what is the first international brand in Haiti, the Marriott Port-au-Prince. Using a palette of color and design that reeks of modernity, minimalism and taste, the hotel aims to be broadly appealing as well as be sustainable. Along the lines of the latter endeavor, the hotel employs mainly Haitians, and also uses local business to provide the hotel's food, artwork, furnishings and amenities. In the making since 2011, the hotel will finally open up this year with rates starting at $129.

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InterCaribbean Airways New Jamaica-Haiti Flights

InterCaribbean Airways New Jamaica-Haiti Flights

InterCaribbean Airways New Jamaica-Haiti Flights

New InterCaribbean Routes to Increase Travel to Haiti

Regional airline, InterCaribbean Airways (ICA), will inaugurate new routes to serve the region. Already new non-stop service between Kingston and Port-au-Prince, and Port-au-Prince to Santo Domingo has begun.

ICA CEO Trevor Sadler says, ". . . these new routes . . . give . . . choices and more connectivity across the Caribbean . . . to the vacation visitor" The new routes will also make possible growth for Haiti's economy as business travel increases.

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Plane Emergency Landing in Banana field in Haiti

Plane Emergency Landing in Banana field in Haiti

Here is ea picture of a plane that made an emergency landing near the city of Cabaret. This incident took place in January, 2014.

According to Haitian Police inspector Joachin Antoine, the pilot of the airplane, Practor Antoine, received some injuries and was treated at a local hospital. No other injuries or death were reported

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U.S. State Department issued new Travel Warning to Haiti

U.S. State Department issued new Travel Warning to Haiti

United States citizens wishing to travel to the Caribbean country of Haiti have been warned by the U.S. State Department to travel with more than just their sunscreen. In a recent release from the State Department, the high rate of crimes in Haiti, especially those against Americans, juxtaposed with the lack of reliable medical services such as ambulances and the limited scope of the protection offered by security forces, make the need for personable measures safeguarding individual safety necessary.

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U.S. State Department warning about travel to Haiti

U.S. State Department warning about travel to Haiti

Several factors currently in place in Haiti cause the situation to be dangerous for visitors of Haiti. Consequently, the U.S. State Department is warning its citizens to strongly consider before deciding to visit Haiti. This is one of the strongest statements for a while by the United States government regarding traveling to Haiti. It sites factors such as high crime level, cholera outbreak and inadequate infrastructure.

The announcement by the United States government warning people not to travel to Haiti came out a few days after the Haitian President Michel Martelly traveled in several regions in the country promoting tourism.

This new warning by U.S. State Department not to travel to Haiti can not be good for business

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