ARTICLE - MARTELLY TO THE BAHAMAS

MARTELLY TO THE BAHAMAS
(Haiti Libre) -

After his tour in Venezuela and Panama, Tuesday evening, the President of the Republic of Haiti, Michel Martelly and his delegation traveled to the Bahamas for a short visit. Upon arrival at the Odyssey airport, he was welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Bahamas, Brent Symonette.

During this visit, he will make a courtesy visit to Arthur Foulkes, Governor General, Hubert Ingraham, Prime Minister, Mr Symonette, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Perry Christie, Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, and members of the business community led by the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce.

The high-level discussions will focus on trade issues, immigration, the redevelopment of Haiti, agriculture, more particularly the production of mangoes and also on security issues related to crime, traffics of people and narcotics.

President Martelly met the Haitian community in the Bahamas. "Thank you President for the good work you have started", we could read on a placard brandished by one of our compatriots in the Bahamas; while Martelly spoke before an enthusiastic crowd waving the bicolors.

Before leaving the Bahamas this Wednesday, February 8, 2012, President Martelly will visit the Embassy of Haiti.

According to our information, the President and his delegation will then travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Curacao, Aruba and Bonaire, before returning to Haiti on Thursday or Friday.