The New Dark Age

2 January, 2010

Haiti’s president promises fair election
Washington Post
AP GONAIVES, Haiti — Haitian President Rene Preval has used his
Independence Day speech to pledge that upcoming legislative elections will
be fair. …
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/01/AR2010010101519.html

The Change that Didn’t Come for Haiti
Pacific Free Press
During his campaign Barack Obama promised change from the 8-years of failed
Bush policies, but he’s surrendered to the corporate interests and the
Haitian …
www.pacificfreepress.com/news/1/5304-the-change-that-didnt-come-for-haiti.html

To Haiti, with all her heart
Greeley Tribune
Lisa Buxman knows why she left a dream home in Greeley, packed up her
family and little else and moved to Haiti to serve as a midwife for a
birthing center. …
www.greeleytribune.com/article/20100101/NEWS/912319958/1002&parentprofile=1001

Canada Congratulates Haitians on Their Independence Day
ISRIA
“As Haiti celebrates its independence, we are reminded of the progress
the country has made, particularly in terms of security, and of the need
for …
www.isria.com/pages/1_January_2010_57.php

Living French: Cameroon and Haiti Celebrate Independence
By David
(Cameroon/Haiti)- The French-speaking countries of Cameroon and Haiti are
celebrating their independence today. The Republic of Cameroon (French:
République du Cameroun) is a unitary republic of central and western
Africa (population: …
www.livingfrench.net/2010/01/cameroon-and-haiti-celebrate.html

A Rose for Hillary: Secretary Clinton: Republic of Haiti …
By Still4Hill
This is an occasion to honor the history and heritage of Haiti and to
remember the heroes who founded the first independent black republic, not
just the icons such as Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines and
Alexandre Petion, …
rose4hillary.blogspot.com/2010/01/secretary-clinton-republic-of-haiti.html

AJOSHA: Prominent soccer figure in Haiti, South Florida
By AJOSHA
He played for Haiti’s famous Victory football club in the 1950s, headed the
Haitian Football Federation in 1974 — when the national team reached the
World Cup — and managed the old Miami Toros, which became the Fort
Lauderdale …
www.ajoshanews.org/2010/01/prominent-soccer-figure-in-haiti-south.html
AJOSHA
www.ajoshanews.org/

Haiti’s president promises fair election – Yahoo! News
Haitian President Rene Preval has used his Independence Day speech to
pledge that upcoming legislative elections will be fair.
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100101/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cb_haiti_presidential_address

1 January, 2010

Haitian Community Activist Jean Montrevil Faces Deportation
Democracy Now
He now faces deportation to Haiti for a twenty-year-old drug conviction,
for which he has already served eleven years in prison. He has not broken
any laws …
i1.democracynow.org/2009/12/31/haitian_community_activist_jean_montrevil_faces

Child slavery in Haiti no surprise
Toronto Star
The reality of child slavery in Haiti cannot be separated from the economic
and political priorities favoured by local elites, global institutions like
the …
www.thestar.com/opinion/article/744359—child-slavery-in-haiti-no-surprise

Bahamas steps closer to Haiti trade deal
Nassau Guardian
“It will probably be operated by the Haitian government and we’ll make sure
all the appropriate sanitary measures are carried out,” the minister added.
…
www.thenassauguardian.com/religion/296242053317078.php

Brand power comes to world’s poorest
Globe and Mail
First up were two from Haiti: Croix des Bouquets, elaborate metalworks that
sell for between $100 and about $1000; and Carnival Jakmèl (based in
Jacmel, …
www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/marketing/brand-power-comes-to-worlds-poorest/article1415632/

Poverty News Blog: How Haiti changed a photographer
By noreply@blogger.com (Kale)
Haiti did change me. It showed me how truly blessed I am, how blessed we
all are. Unemployment in Haiti is at 80 percent and they don’t have
stop-gap systems like welfare to meet people’s needs. No homeless shelters,
no food stamps, …
povertynewsblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-haiti-changed-photographer.html

AfriClassical: Yéle Haiti: ‘Trilogy and Voilà Honored by US State …
By William J. Zick
The company was recognized for their extensive corporate responsibility
programs offered by its wireless telcommunications subsidiary, Voilà, and
its contribution to economic development in Haiti and transparency of its
business …
africlassical.blogspot.com/2009/12/yele-haiti-trilogy-and-voila-honored-by.html

How Haiti changed a photographer | News Updated Frequently
By UpdatedFrequently
Going overseas on a missions trip can really change a person. A
photographer for the Muncie Star Press experienced that change when she
went to Haiti with World Renewal International. From her essay in the Star
Press, Jeri Reichanadter …
updatedfrequently.com/how-haiti-changed-a-photographer

Haiti
By Marc
Werleigh began with a historical overview of Haiti, tracing developments
from the Spanish conquest through French colonization, the slave revolt,
and US occupation. In Haiti’s first constitution, Dessalines abolished
foreign ownership …
www.yachana.org/reports/haiti/2009/12/full-moon-rising.html