WikiLeaks Haiti: The PetroCaribe Files  By THE Nation. When René Préval took the oath of Haiti’s presidential office in a ceremony at Haiti’s National Palace on May 14, 2006, he was anxious to allay fears in Washington that he would not be a reliable partner. “He wants to bury once and for all the suspicion in Haiti that the United States is wary of him,” said US Ambassador Janet Sanderson in a March 26, 2006, cable. “He is seeking to enhance his status domestically and internationally with a successful visit to the United States.” This was so important that Préval “declined...

The History of the Haitian Flag: Symbolism and Evolution The Haitian flag has undergone several transformations since its creation in 1803, each modification reflecting the nation's turbulent political history and enduring struggle for freedom. Here's a comprehensive look at the evolution of this powerful national symbol: Origins and Creation (1803) The first Haitian flag was born during the Haitian Revolution against French colonial rule. On May 18, 1803, at the Congress of Arcahaie, revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines dramatically created the flag by tearing the white center...

HOPE The juxtaposition of Haiti’s heroic 1804 independence and its current crisis of gang violence reveals a stark contrast—yet also a profound opportunity to reclaim its legacy of resilience. Historical Triumph (1804):Haiti’s revolution was a groundbreaking act of defiance. Enslaved people shattered colonial oppression, abolished slavery, and forged the world’s first Black republic, inspiring global movements for freedom. This victory proved Haiti’s capacity to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds through unity, courage, and self-determination. Current Crisis (2024):Today,...

Revolutionary Haitian Priest, Gerard Jean-Juste by Bill Quigley T hough Haitian priest Father Gerard Jean-Juste died May 27, 2009, at age 62, in Miami from a stroke and breathing problems, he remains present to millions. Justice-loving people world-wide mourn his death and celebrate his life. Pere Jean-Juste worked uncompromisingly for justice for Haitians and the poor, both in Haiti and in the U.S.  

  Protest and UN killing at Lascahobas   PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Gunshots were fired during a confrontation between U.N. troops and demonstrators on Haiti's central plateau that injured at least three people, peacekeepers said Thursday. Authorities said they could not confirm radio reports that two people died in the violence, which occurred Wednesday during a protest against a two-month electricity outage in Lascahobas, a remote town 14 miles (23 kilometers) from the Dominican Republic border.

  Haiti debout! Saki tombe na vanje yo Dr.Keny Bastien La resurgence calculee des kidnappeurs indique tres clairement que le gouvernement en exercice meprise ouvertement et litteralement la population qu'elle a pour devoir de proteger. L'assassinat et le kidnapping de Farah Juste et de Mme Dumarsais Estime reviennent encore a la memoire. On a abattu de sang-froid tout ce qui represente les racines, et la seve d'une histoire qui transcendent cette bande de racaille qui asphyxie, comme les ordures de Port-au-Prince, les couloirs du pouvoir. read more Les recents evenements...

  Ite Missa Est : La Comédie est Terminée HAITI SOUS PROTECTORAT Par Jean L Théagène   Les gouvernements ne tiennent leurs promesses que lorsqu’ils y sont forcés ou lorsqu’ils ont quelque chose à y gagner (Napoléon) E n 1804, face à l’omnipotence suffocante de la Religion Catholique, à l’odieuse fragmentation de l’Afrique Noire, au triomphalisme béat de l’Europe esclavagiste, à la totale inhumanité des soi-disant institutions et hommes de l’époque, une Nation était née. Pour saluer cette naissance au forceps, on a même inventé une littérature d’évasion qui, à défaut d’autre, permet...