Former Haiti Deputy Pierre Eric Jean-Jacques Deputies in parliament died of prostate cancer. Pierre Eric Jean-Jacques, a two-time president of Haiti’s Chamber of Deputies in parliament died of prostate cancer early Saturday in a hospital in the Dominican Republic, his family said.He was 61.
Haiti News -Haiti’s foreign minister, Laurent Lamothe, A self-made entrepreneur was tapped Thursday to become the next prime minister of Haiti. President Michel Martelly made the selection of Foreign Minister Laurent Lamothe official in a letter to lawmakers, Senate President Simon Desras said.
Supporters of former Haiti President Jean-Betrand Aristide demonstrated in Port-au-Prince on Wednesday to mark eight years since a coup drove him from power. An armed rebellion ousted Aristide on February 29, 2004, but he still commands a loyal following among poor Haitians. Aristide returned to Haiti last March after seven years in exile. Aristide...
An armed band of former Haitian soldiers has occupied an old military camp, Lamentin camp, in the capital where they carry out military training in defiance of the government. “We took control of something that is ours. No one can force us to leave this place,” said David Dorme, the leader of the group...
According to AP, Several thousand supporters of two-time President Jean-Bertrand Aristide filled the streets of Haiti’s capital Wednesday on the eighth anniversary of his ouster, accusing the country’s current leader of not doing enough to improve their lives. It was the largest demonstration against President Michel Martelly since he took office in May, and...
American players fans cheered loudly and proudly waved the red, white and blue. Gaining a rare victory over a soccer power, the United States beat Italy 1-0 Wednesday night on Clint Dempsey’s goal in the 55th minute. The is the first win for the Americans over the Azzurri in 11 games over 78 years. “It’s...