Prime Minister Jean-Henry Ceant, who has been head of government since early August, listened to the doubts expressed by the lawmakers angry at cabinet ministers suspected of tax evasion, before managing to […]
Deux mois après la démission de l’ancien Premier ministre Jack Guy Lafontant, le Haïti est enfin en passe d’avoir un nouveau gouvernement. Son successeur Jean-Henry Céant avait été nommé début août, mais […]
The vote would even affect the assistance that Washington provides to El Salvador, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, he added.“This is not a threat, but it is the reality,” said Rubio, one […]
Campaigning for Haiti’s presidential runoff election kicked off Friday, though it appears there is only one candidate who will actively participate.Government-backed contender Jovenel Moise, a little-known agricultural entrepreneur who led a crowded […]
Electoral observers who cover Latin America and the Caribbean see the threat of “systematic, massive fraud” in upcoming elections in a country of longstanding strategic concern to the United States.They argue that […]
« Au pays du réalisme merveilleux, aucun miracle n’est impossible », ironise aujourd’hui Frantz Duval dans les colonnes du Nouvelliste. « Lundi, les délais étaient trop courts pour mener à bien les élections dans le […]
The plan is working, so far. The government’s parties and its allies claim close to a majority in Parliament, and Martelly’s anointed successor, Jovenel Moise, was credited with 34 percent of the […]
Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council says Jovenel Moise received 33 percent of the Oct. 25 vote to clear the packed field of 54 presidential candidates. Contested officials results have the government-backed candidate with […]
“The G8 is convinced that honest, free, transparent and democratic elections cannot be obtained under the presidency of Joseph Michel Martelly without changes in the [Provisional Electoral Council], without a changes in […]
Eight candidates in last month’s disputed presidential vote are demanding changes in Haiti’s electoral council and national police department. And if that doesn’t happen by next month, they are calling for a […]
« Ces résultats ne reflètent pas le vote du peuple, celui qui est placé en première position n’est pas à sa place, tout le monde sait qu’il y a eu fraude », a protesté […]
In the 1990s, Mr. Michel was recognized — if he was recognized — as the “other” member of the Grammy-winning Fugees. As the crew’s architect, he introduced the members Lauryn Hill and […]
A poll by an independent research group found deep public suspicion of the first round of the presidential election. A poll taken after preliminary results were announced on 5 November found that […]
Hooded gangs attacked a large demonstration against election fraud today in the Haitian capital. A group of about 20 hooded men in a white pickup (license plate 1-00692), armed with machetes, pipes, […]
Mais en arrivant à Pétionville, aux abords du CEP, la police a tiré sur la foule, des balles en caoutchouc, des grenades lacrymogènes mais a aussi tiré à balles réelles. Pour Frantz […]
The poll also came up with a curious result when voters were asked who they voted for among the 54 names on the ballot. Just over 6 percent said they voted for […]
Haitian police are accused of firing rubber bullets at protesters angered by the conduct of the country’s recent presidential election. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Source: Reuters.com
“We would like to thank the voters who stayed calm and hopefully were able to choose the country’s new leaders for the next few years,” he said.In Port-au-Prince, people stood in long […]
En Haïti, ce dimanche, les bureaux de vote ont ouvert avec un léger retard à cause des problèmes logistiques, mais au fil de la journée, les gens ont pu voter et les […]
“There are so many candidates it’s impossible to focus on it all and see if a few might actually have good ideas. Right now, this whole thing really gives me a headache,” […]
“It is only through elections that a legitimate transfer of power can take place,” Kerry said during his first visit to Haiti and after a meeting with Haitian President Michel Martelly and […]
“Let me be very clear! The only way to have a change of government is through the election process,” Kerry told reporters during a joint news conference with Haitian President Michel Martelly […]
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stopped briefly in Haiti on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the country’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. He met with outgoing President Michel Martelly and other Haitian […]
Alors qu’Haïti entre en campagne électorale, qu’un nouveau président doit être élu au plus tard le 27 décembre de cette année, la Banque mondiale a sorti un rapport, rendu public mardi, qui […]
Michel Martelly : « J’avais dit à Sophia et à Lamothe qu’ils ne pouvaient pas être candidats à la présidence ».
Le Conseil électoral a publié ce vendredi la liste des 58 candidats habilités à faire campagne en vue de la prochaine élection présidentielle. Avant tout sondage, la rédaction du Nouvelliste a dressé […]
Haiti, which declared itself free from slavery in 1804, has paid a high price for its presumption. Natural disasters, the refusal of the US to recognise its statehood (Thomas Jefferson feared an […]
Michel Martelly ne va accorder de décharge à personne!.
A three-year political crisis that delayed local and parliamentary elections has done nothing to dampen Haiti’s enthusiasm for democracy, judging by the avalanche of hopefuls now running for president. Taking charge of […]
Haitian first lady Sophia Martelly’s hopes of a political career in Haiti’s Senate may have been dashed. Several sources including a local Port-au-Prince radio program, known for breaking scoops, said late Tuesday […]
La candidature de Sophia Martelly rejetée.
Le nouveau conseil électoral provisoire (CEP) lance le coup d’envoie pour les prochaines joutes électorales en Haïti. Toutefois ce coup de sifflet semble peu suffisant pour convoquer le peuple dans ces comices. […]
– Pendant deux cents ans, la présence de troupes étrangères a alterné avec celle de dictateurs. C’est la force qui définit les relations internationales avec Haïti et jamais le dialogue. Le péché […]
Avec plus de trois ans de retard sur le calendrier, Haïti a enfin lancé son processus électoral. Le pays s’apprête durant l’année 2015 à voter pour élire un nouveau président de la République, deux tiers […]
Elected in 2011, Mr. Martelly has spent much of his time in office feuding with lawmakers over holding new elections, effectively paralyzing the country’s politics until the terms of most members of […]
La présidence salue la sagesse de l’opposition radicale.
Plus de 180 partis et regroupements politiques se sont inscrits.
As Mr. Martelly strengthens his hold on power, scandals involving those close to him have continued to mount, raising questions about the president’s ability to lead. One of Mr. Martelly’s senior advisers […]
M. Evans Paul a attendu un mois avant de faire sa déclaration de patrimoine au greffe du tribunal de première instance de Port-au-Prince. 16 janvier 2015- 16 février 2015: exactement un mois. […]
Jean François Thomas démissionne, les étudiants de la FAMV poursuivent leur mouvement .
Justice:Dossier Simon Dieuseul Desras | Scoop FM .
Des hommes de loi désapprouvent Desras.
In Haiti’s capital Port au Prince, protesters threatened to disrupt Carnival celebrations which are due to take place on Sunday. They’re angry at the cost of fuel which they say is nearly […]
Monsieur Desras s’était fait accompagner de son avocat Anibal Coffy, d’un huissier et du juge de paix de la section nord, Fred Marie Legerme. Ce dernier a confirmé que le mandat de […]
Le mot d’ordre de grève générale de 2 jours lancé par l’Opposition démocratique et populaire pour exiger d’abord le départ de monsieur Michel Martelly à la tête du pays, du Premier ministre […]
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