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Haiti Earthquake Measured at 7.0

Wed, 01/13/2010 - 01:02 — hustler

A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Haiti, rocking the capital and sparking a tsunami alert for neighbouring states.

Haiti's envoy to the US said it was a "catastrophe of major proportions" as reports from the capital spoke of casualties and damage.

The tremor hit at 1653 (2153 GMT), about 15km (10m) south-west of Port-au-Prince, the US Geological Survey said.

Haiti Celebrates 206th Anniversary

Wed, 12/30/2009 - 04:23 — hustler

On behalf of President Obama and the people of United States, I congratulate the people of the Republic of Haiti as they celebrate their 206th anniversary of independence on January 1, 2010.

Haiti vote threatened by Electoral frustrations

Thu, 12/10/2009 - 13:25 — hustler

By JONATHAN M. KATZ (AP) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Opposition groups are threatening to disrupt Haiti's upcoming legislative contests over allegations that election officials are stacking the deck in favor of President Rene Preval's party in a bid to boost executive power.

Rene Preval marries economic adviser

Tue, 12/08/2009 - 22:50 — hustler

President Rene Preval and Elisabeth Debrosse Delatour married in a private ceremony at her house above Port-au-Prince on Sunday morning.

The first lady is Preval's economic adviser. She previously worked for an electrical utility and a road contractor, and is the widow of former central bank chief Leslie Delatour.

Annville family runs to raise money for Haiti birth center

Tue, 12/01/2009 - 05:48 — hustler

Seven members of a family Annville will run in distance races in Florida next month to raise funds for a health facility in Haiti.

Jon Miller and Nydia Maple Street with their children plan to run in the Disney World Marathon January 10 last or one of several smaller races that weekend to raise funds for the Center Heartline originating 'Haiti in Port-au-Prince.

Aristide's party banned from the 2010 ballot in Haiti

Thu, 11/26/2009 - 07:48 — hustler

Port au Prince - The political party of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide will be banned from elections scheduled for February 28, Haitian election officials announced Wednesday.

A Visit To Haiti: Could Education Be The Answer Haitians

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 06:16 — hustler

My wife Gouya and I traveled to Haiti last month with a group of supporters of the Mona Foundation, which included "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson (who plays Dwight Schrute) and his wife Holiday Reinhorn.

Haitian American politicians make new push for power

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 05:53 — hustler

Haitian American politicians across the United States, eager to exert some influence over the immigration laws of the United States, have forged an alliance in hopes of shaping legislation and policy toward Haiti.

Spirit of Haiti comes to life in a box set from Alan Lomax

Mon, 11/23/2009 - 05:26 — hustler

BY FERNANDO GONZALEZ
SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
The remarkable voices, songs and images in the recently released box set Alan Lomax in Haiti are a stunning, delightful treasure, a vivid portrait of a time and place.

Wyclef Jean's new album revisits his Haitian roots

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 06:00 — hustler

By Mariel Concepcion

NEW YORK (Billboard) - In the midst of recording his next project, a self-titled album slated for spring 2010, Wyclef Jean decided to revisit his hip-hop roots on the newly released "DJ Drama Presents Wyclef Jean, a.k.a. Toussaint St. Jean: From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion."

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