$350,000 FOR THE ARTIBONITE VALLEY
(Haiti Libre) -
Jacques Rousseau, the Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communication (MTPTC), Williams A. Allonce, the director of the National Office of Cadastre (ONACA) and Jose Rosalvo Leitao De Almeida, representative of the Brazilian Cooperation Agency have signed an agreement for the delimitation of the Artibonite valley zone and the relocation of 300 families.
This contract of $350,000 is the initial phase of construction of a hydroelectric plant in the Artibonite valley near Mirebalais. This project has already been approved by the President of Haiti, Michel Martelly and of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff.
The signing of the contract took place in the presence of Prime Minister Garry Conille, and the Brazilian Ambassador to Haiti, Mr. Igor Kipman.
The Prime Minister took the opportunity to salute the friendship and the Brazilian brotherhood after the events of January 12, 2010 and of Brazil's commitment in the cooperation with Haiti.
The Brazilian diplomat, for his part, saluted the courage of the Haitian people and noted his optimism for the future.
... This project, for which the contract has been signed will extend over a period of 6 months. The first phase will last three months, and will consist of the delimitation of the Artibonite valley zone and the second, is the relocation of 300 families living in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Friday, December 9, 2011
ARTICLE - CAP HAITIEN INT'L AIRPORT
CAP HAITIEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WILL BE READY IN FEBRUARY 2013
(Haiti Libre) -
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, Laurent Lamothe announced that the Cap Haitien International Airport will be ready in February 2013. The work is being done with the assistance of Cuba and Venezuela, at a cost of 33 million dollars. After thanking all the participants of the meeting...., especially the Ambassador of Cuba, the representative of the tripartite cooperation Venezuela-Cuba-Haiti, and the Minister of Planning and external cooperation, Jude Hervé Day, Minister Lamothe declared :
"Today we had a very important meeting, where we talked about the cooperation between Cuba and Haiti, especially in terms of technical assistance, [...] We will try to make the development of the country through airports. Venezuela, through the tripartite cooperation Venezuela-Cuba-Haiti will help us to rebuild the airport of Cap Haitien, ... the airport will be ready in February 2013.... we looked at the various parameters to see how we, the Haitian Government, can help them move forward as much as possible in this work."
"We have three cooperation agreements that we have signed with Cuba [...] they promised us a technical assistance for the international airport. They will help us with all the safety measures and air navigation. We are very pleased and we think this is another victory for the people."
"They have also presented a study that they did for all other airports in the country. We will look at this study [...], the President has committed to rebuild the airports of Port-de-Paix, Hinche and Jeremie..."
Before concluding, the Foreign Minister reiterated his thanks to the two countries in charge of the reconstruction of the airport. "I would like to thank them once again, thank the Cuban government and the Venezuelan government, for the efforts that they do for Haiti. We really appreciate them and we say to them that the collaboration is just beginning. They can rely on the new Haitian government. If there are problems, we will be there to help solve them..."
(Haiti Libre) -
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, Laurent Lamothe announced that the Cap Haitien International Airport will be ready in February 2013. The work is being done with the assistance of Cuba and Venezuela, at a cost of 33 million dollars. After thanking all the participants of the meeting...., especially the Ambassador of Cuba, the representative of the tripartite cooperation Venezuela-Cuba-Haiti, and the Minister of Planning and external cooperation, Jude Hervé Day, Minister Lamothe declared :
"Today we had a very important meeting, where we talked about the cooperation between Cuba and Haiti, especially in terms of technical assistance, [...] We will try to make the development of the country through airports. Venezuela, through the tripartite cooperation Venezuela-Cuba-Haiti will help us to rebuild the airport of Cap Haitien, ... the airport will be ready in February 2013.... we looked at the various parameters to see how we, the Haitian Government, can help them move forward as much as possible in this work."
"We have three cooperation agreements that we have signed with Cuba [...] they promised us a technical assistance for the international airport. They will help us with all the safety measures and air navigation. We are very pleased and we think this is another victory for the people."
"They have also presented a study that they did for all other airports in the country. We will look at this study [...], the President has committed to rebuild the airports of Port-de-Paix, Hinche and Jeremie..."
Before concluding, the Foreign Minister reiterated his thanks to the two countries in charge of the reconstruction of the airport. "I would like to thank them once again, thank the Cuban government and the Venezuelan government, for the efforts that they do for Haiti. We really appreciate them and we say to them that the collaboration is just beginning. They can rely on the new Haitian government. If there are problems, we will be there to help solve them..."
ARTICLE - TAIWANESE AGRONOMISTS
TAIWANESE AGRONOMISTS ALONGSIDE HAITIAN RICE FARMERS
(Haiti Libre) -
In Haiti, almost half of what people eat is imported. "Nearly 70% of the rice consumed in the country is imported" said Shui-Sung Hsiang, the head of the Taiwanese technical assistance in Haiti. He believes that the proportion could be reversed. "The rice growing areas could produce 70% of the rice consumed by Haitians, so they would only need to import 30%. We believe that there is a great potential here to achieve this goal".
When the Taiwanese arrived [in 2009] in the region of Torbeck, a small town in the south of Haiti, the production yield was low; very low. On average, farmers managed to grow about a ton to a ton and a half of rice per hectare. The Taiwanese believe that the region has the potential of producing at least 6 times more rice. "Before, we used to plant a lot of rice but the yield was minimal", says Jacques Jonas Charles, a rice farmer and the head of one of the local associations. "Now, because of the Taiwanese technical assistance, we are better farmers. We take better care of our fields, have a better yield and our families benefit."
The results speak for themselves. In less than three years, farmers have tripled their production. A great step forward, but which has also highlighted other problems in the agricultural sector in Haiti. Storage is an issue and crops need to be sold quickly because farmers have nowhere to keep them. Marketing is also a challenge because there is no organized distribution infrastructure. "Sometimes we bring our rice to the market and we can't find buyers because everyone is trying to sell their harvest at the same time", says Thélicène St-Félix, a rice producer of Torbeck.
This is why the Taiwanese cooperation approached the World Food Programme. They knew the agency was working at increasing the amount of food purchased locally and offered rice at a competitive price. "When you have an organization like the World Food Programme participating in development, that helps farmers understand that they should continue growing their crops. They know that their product is going to get sold, they will get paid easily and that motivates them to work more," said Pierre Jeune, the head of operations for the Taiwanese Cooperation in Torbeck.
This summer, WFP purchased 500 tons of rice from Ylmo, Thélicène and their neighbors. The Government of Canada provided the funds, with the condition that the rice be purchased from small-scale farmers and used in the school meals program.
The agency, working under the direction of Haitian authorities, believes that this is the most effective way to stimulate local economies. Developing links between farmers and schools encourages the development of competitive markets, supports productivity and increases the producer's revenues. It is also the government of Haiti's objective. By 2030, the National School Meals Programme aims to reach every student with daily meals cooked with local ingredients.
To support that goal and to facilitate local purchases, WFP has put in place a series of measures. For example, the tender process was modified to allow small farmers associations to bid only for the quantities of food they can produce and training sessions were held to help farmers master every step of the tender process, from bidding to delivery.
(Haiti Libre) -
In Haiti, almost half of what people eat is imported. "Nearly 70% of the rice consumed in the country is imported" said Shui-Sung Hsiang, the head of the Taiwanese technical assistance in Haiti. He believes that the proportion could be reversed. "The rice growing areas could produce 70% of the rice consumed by Haitians, so they would only need to import 30%. We believe that there is a great potential here to achieve this goal".
When the Taiwanese arrived [in 2009] in the region of Torbeck, a small town in the south of Haiti, the production yield was low; very low. On average, farmers managed to grow about a ton to a ton and a half of rice per hectare. The Taiwanese believe that the region has the potential of producing at least 6 times more rice. "Before, we used to plant a lot of rice but the yield was minimal", says Jacques Jonas Charles, a rice farmer and the head of one of the local associations. "Now, because of the Taiwanese technical assistance, we are better farmers. We take better care of our fields, have a better yield and our families benefit."
The results speak for themselves. In less than three years, farmers have tripled their production. A great step forward, but which has also highlighted other problems in the agricultural sector in Haiti. Storage is an issue and crops need to be sold quickly because farmers have nowhere to keep them. Marketing is also a challenge because there is no organized distribution infrastructure. "Sometimes we bring our rice to the market and we can't find buyers because everyone is trying to sell their harvest at the same time", says Thélicène St-Félix, a rice producer of Torbeck.
This is why the Taiwanese cooperation approached the World Food Programme. They knew the agency was working at increasing the amount of food purchased locally and offered rice at a competitive price. "When you have an organization like the World Food Programme participating in development, that helps farmers understand that they should continue growing their crops. They know that their product is going to get sold, they will get paid easily and that motivates them to work more," said Pierre Jeune, the head of operations for the Taiwanese Cooperation in Torbeck.
This summer, WFP purchased 500 tons of rice from Ylmo, Thélicène and their neighbors. The Government of Canada provided the funds, with the condition that the rice be purchased from small-scale farmers and used in the school meals program.
The agency, working under the direction of Haitian authorities, believes that this is the most effective way to stimulate local economies. Developing links between farmers and schools encourages the development of competitive markets, supports productivity and increases the producer's revenues. It is also the government of Haiti's objective. By 2030, the National School Meals Programme aims to reach every student with daily meals cooked with local ingredients.
To support that goal and to facilitate local purchases, WFP has put in place a series of measures. For example, the tender process was modified to allow small farmers associations to bid only for the quantities of food they can produce and training sessions were held to help farmers master every step of the tender process, from bidding to delivery.
ARTICLE - CUBA - HAITI - COOPERATION
STRENGTHENING OF THE COOPERATION WITH CUBA, THE DETAILS
(Haiti Libre) -
Michel Martelly, the President of the Republic, met on Wednesday November 16 the Leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidèle Castro. For about three hours, President Martelly and Mr. Castro had a very successful interview on various topics of general interest.
Soon after, the Head of State was received by his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro. The two Presidents discussed cooperation between Cuba and Haiti and the means of strengthening ties between the two countries.
In the middle of the day, the Vice Minister of the State Council of Cuba, during a working session with the Haitian delegation, reiterated Cuba's commitment to Haiti. Mr. Esteban Lazo indicated that his country is prepared to assist Haiti in the areas of cooperation identified by the authorities of Port-au-Prince. "We do not claim to control you, but help you. We do not help you with what we have in surplus, but we share with you what we have," he declared.
The Haitian delegation, headed by Michel Martelly, on official visit to Cuba since Tuesday, has made further progress in cooperation between Haiti and Cuba.
Health
The authorities of both countries, following a working meeting on Wednesday, November 16, agreed on the construction of 7 community hospitals and 5 health centers.
Education
In the field of education, commitments were also made. In addition to Haitian students who will continue to study medicine in Cuba, the Cuban cooperants on site in Port-au-Prince, will continue with the program "Wi mwen Kapab", intended to alphabetize thousands of Haitians.
Sports
The tripartite cooperation "Haiti-Cuba-Venezuela" and "Haiti-Venezuela-Brazil" will facilitate the construction of sports centers in the country and the assistance of Cuban technicians to raise the level of certain sports such as volleyball, basketball and tennis.
Technical assistance
Havana will also provide to Port-au-Prince a technical assistance to better manage the fleet of heavy equipment of the CNE, of SMCRS and of the Company Dignité.
Agriculture and Fisheries
In the fields of agriculture and fisheries, Cubans are willing to support the Haitian people. Twenty Cuban veterinarians will soon land in Haiti to provide support to the sector.
Environment
The environment has also attracted the attention of Cubans who want to help Haiti in the fight against environmental degradation.
(Haiti Libre) -
Michel Martelly, the President of the Republic, met on Wednesday November 16 the Leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidèle Castro. For about three hours, President Martelly and Mr. Castro had a very successful interview on various topics of general interest.
Soon after, the Head of State was received by his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro. The two Presidents discussed cooperation between Cuba and Haiti and the means of strengthening ties between the two countries.
In the middle of the day, the Vice Minister of the State Council of Cuba, during a working session with the Haitian delegation, reiterated Cuba's commitment to Haiti. Mr. Esteban Lazo indicated that his country is prepared to assist Haiti in the areas of cooperation identified by the authorities of Port-au-Prince. "We do not claim to control you, but help you. We do not help you with what we have in surplus, but we share with you what we have," he declared.
The Haitian delegation, headed by Michel Martelly, on official visit to Cuba since Tuesday, has made further progress in cooperation between Haiti and Cuba.
Health
The authorities of both countries, following a working meeting on Wednesday, November 16, agreed on the construction of 7 community hospitals and 5 health centers.
Education
In the field of education, commitments were also made. In addition to Haitian students who will continue to study medicine in Cuba, the Cuban cooperants on site in Port-au-Prince, will continue with the program "Wi mwen Kapab", intended to alphabetize thousands of Haitians.
Sports
The tripartite cooperation "Haiti-Cuba-Venezuela" and "Haiti-Venezuela-Brazil" will facilitate the construction of sports centers in the country and the assistance of Cuban technicians to raise the level of certain sports such as volleyball, basketball and tennis.
Technical assistance
Havana will also provide to Port-au-Prince a technical assistance to better manage the fleet of heavy equipment of the CNE, of SMCRS and of the Company Dignité.
Agriculture and Fisheries
In the fields of agriculture and fisheries, Cubans are willing to support the Haitian people. Twenty Cuban veterinarians will soon land in Haiti to provide support to the sector.
Environment
The environment has also attracted the attention of Cubans who want to help Haiti in the fight against environmental degradation.
ARTICLE - 10 MILLION EUROS - GOV'T MINISTRIES
10 MILLION EUROS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF MINISTRIES
(Haiti Libre) -
On November 14th, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, Laurent Lamothe, announced in the presence of Benois Bazin, Head of the Infrastructure Section of the Delegation of the European Union in Haiti and Price Pady, the national authorising officer of the European Development Fund, a donation of €10 million for Haiti, for the reconstruction of damaged or destroyed ministries on January 12, 2010.
"I thank the EU for being with us today, and the National Authorising Officer for this visit aimed at helping the Haitian government in the reconstruction of our ministries," declared the chancellor. "We had a very good meeting today with the charge d'affaires of the European Union, as part of the reconstruction of the Ministry Foreign Affairs, Ministry of TPTC and the office of the authorizing officer. This is a project valued at about 10 million euros, of which about 3 million is for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
We will soon launch the tender to begin the reconstruction [...] because it is time to give the state the means to work well,... we are in a difficult situation in the premises we are in. We thank once again the Chargé d'affaires for working closely with us, and we appreciate the cooperation and the collaboration of the European Union with its assistance to Haiti."
(Haiti Libre) -
On November 14th, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, Laurent Lamothe, announced in the presence of Benois Bazin, Head of the Infrastructure Section of the Delegation of the European Union in Haiti and Price Pady, the national authorising officer of the European Development Fund, a donation of €10 million for Haiti, for the reconstruction of damaged or destroyed ministries on January 12, 2010.
"I thank the EU for being with us today, and the National Authorising Officer for this visit aimed at helping the Haitian government in the reconstruction of our ministries," declared the chancellor. "We had a very good meeting today with the charge d'affaires of the European Union, as part of the reconstruction of the Ministry Foreign Affairs, Ministry of TPTC and the office of the authorizing officer. This is a project valued at about 10 million euros, of which about 3 million is for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
We will soon launch the tender to begin the reconstruction [...] because it is time to give the state the means to work well,... we are in a difficult situation in the premises we are in. We thank once again the Chargé d'affaires for working closely with us, and we appreciate the cooperation and the collaboration of the European Union with its assistance to Haiti."
ARTICLE - MARTELLY - NEW UNIVERSITY SITE
MARTELLY VISITS THE SITE OF THE "ROI HENRI CHRISTOPHE" UNIVERSITY
(Haiti Libre) -
President Michel Martelly, went on the morning of Thursday, November 10, 2011, to the town of Limonade, to monitor the construction of the new University "Roi Henri Christophe", a project entirely funded by the Dominican Republic and Dominicans from the business sector..., whose opening is scheduled for January 12, 2012.
The University will be able to accommodate 10,000 students per day. It will consist of several three-story buildings, 72 classrooms of 30 students, a library [modern documentation center], meeting rooms, computer, accounting and science labs, and academic, administrative, recreational and sports facilities.
The site is well advanced and the Head of State continues to encourage the participation of all, including his Dominican counterpart, President Leonel Fernández, to the finalization of the project, which constitutes one of the important approaches of the Haitian State to the decentralization of education. The people of Limonade, in particular the school children, will soon benefit from higher education in their community and already welcomes the quality of training that will be provided.
President Martelly also congratulated the Dominican Ambassador, Ruben Silié, and all the Haitian and Dominican engineers who are working on the site and whose number of employees amounts to over one hundred. "This is the result of a good collaboration between the two peoples and a proof that both countries can make a joint effort" he told reporters.
Speaking to the people of Limonade, ..., the Head of State has pledged his support to the distribution of fertilizer and to the resolution of social and economic problems. He also reiterated his commitment to a free, quality and accessible education.
"...this university is a beautiful thing, a beautiful symbol of knowledge [...] It is through this university that we will train young people, who will then have a trade in hand, to escape poverty and underdevelopment..."
(Haiti Libre) -
President Michel Martelly, went on the morning of Thursday, November 10, 2011, to the town of Limonade, to monitor the construction of the new University "Roi Henri Christophe", a project entirely funded by the Dominican Republic and Dominicans from the business sector..., whose opening is scheduled for January 12, 2012.
The University will be able to accommodate 10,000 students per day. It will consist of several three-story buildings, 72 classrooms of 30 students, a library [modern documentation center], meeting rooms, computer, accounting and science labs, and academic, administrative, recreational and sports facilities.
The site is well advanced and the Head of State continues to encourage the participation of all, including his Dominican counterpart, President Leonel Fernández, to the finalization of the project, which constitutes one of the important approaches of the Haitian State to the decentralization of education. The people of Limonade, in particular the school children, will soon benefit from higher education in their community and already welcomes the quality of training that will be provided.
President Martelly also congratulated the Dominican Ambassador, Ruben Silié, and all the Haitian and Dominican engineers who are working on the site and whose number of employees amounts to over one hundred. "This is the result of a good collaboration between the two peoples and a proof that both countries can make a joint effort" he told reporters.
Speaking to the people of Limonade, ..., the Head of State has pledged his support to the distribution of fertilizer and to the resolution of social and economic problems. He also reiterated his commitment to a free, quality and accessible education.
"...this university is a beautiful thing, a beautiful symbol of knowledge [...] It is through this university that we will train young people, who will then have a trade in hand, to escape poverty and underdevelopment..."
ARTICLE - NEW HOME FOR PARLIAMENT
A NEW HOME FOR HAITI'S PARLIAMENT
(VOA) -
The U.S. Government inaugurated a temporary building complex that will be the official center of legislative power in Haiti.
Haiti marked another milestone in its recovery from the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010. On November 22nd of this year, in the presence of Haitian President Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Garry Conille, the Haitian Parliament and the United States Government inaugurated a temporary building complex that will be the official center of legislative power.
The previous Parliament building partially collapsed during the 7.0 – magnitude earthquake of 2010. Two members of Parliament and thirty-two staff members were among the estimated 316,000 people who died in the disaster. Records and archives were buried, and representatives from both the Lower chamber and the Upper chamber were left without meeting and office space at a time of urgent need for efficient, responsive governance.
With the Parliament buildings too damaged to be rehabilitated, the U.S. government pledged to provide semi-permanent office space as a replacement. Until new quarters could be constructed, the Parliament worked out of the Police Academy, and then a damaged Parliament office building.
The new 1.9 million dollar Parliament complex, funded and constructed through the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives, was completed in October through a subcontract with TEMPO Construction, a Haitian firm. It will serve as home for Parliament for several years until a permanent National Assembly building can be constructed.
"The U.S. Government's partnership is with all branches of the Haitian government and the Haitian Parliament, which has a critical role in building a better Haiti, [and] now has a location befitting its importance to good governance on behalf of the Haitian people," said U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth Merten.
The site features two large semi-permanent steel-framed structures, landscaping, fencing, lighting and generators. The complex provides more than 2,000 square meters of office space in two co-joined buildings and one joint assembly hall.
USAID has supplied technical and material support to the Haitian Parliament since 2006. As Carleene Dei, USAID/Haiti Mission Director noted, "USAID's support to democracy in Haiti aims to be comprehensive, providing not only new space to allow Parliament members to meet but also organizational and administrative capacity building in fulfilling their roles as representatives of the Haitian people."
A parliament is much more than a building. It is a process and a spirit. It is democracy in action. The United States continues to stand with its partner Haiti in building a democratic and prosperous future for the Haitian people.
(VOA) -
The U.S. Government inaugurated a temporary building complex that will be the official center of legislative power in Haiti.
Haiti marked another milestone in its recovery from the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010. On November 22nd of this year, in the presence of Haitian President Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Garry Conille, the Haitian Parliament and the United States Government inaugurated a temporary building complex that will be the official center of legislative power.
The previous Parliament building partially collapsed during the 7.0 – magnitude earthquake of 2010. Two members of Parliament and thirty-two staff members were among the estimated 316,000 people who died in the disaster. Records and archives were buried, and representatives from both the Lower chamber and the Upper chamber were left without meeting and office space at a time of urgent need for efficient, responsive governance.
With the Parliament buildings too damaged to be rehabilitated, the U.S. government pledged to provide semi-permanent office space as a replacement. Until new quarters could be constructed, the Parliament worked out of the Police Academy, and then a damaged Parliament office building.
The new 1.9 million dollar Parliament complex, funded and constructed through the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives, was completed in October through a subcontract with TEMPO Construction, a Haitian firm. It will serve as home for Parliament for several years until a permanent National Assembly building can be constructed.
"The U.S. Government's partnership is with all branches of the Haitian government and the Haitian Parliament, which has a critical role in building a better Haiti, [and] now has a location befitting its importance to good governance on behalf of the Haitian people," said U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth Merten.
The site features two large semi-permanent steel-framed structures, landscaping, fencing, lighting and generators. The complex provides more than 2,000 square meters of office space in two co-joined buildings and one joint assembly hall.
USAID has supplied technical and material support to the Haitian Parliament since 2006. As Carleene Dei, USAID/Haiti Mission Director noted, "USAID's support to democracy in Haiti aims to be comprehensive, providing not only new space to allow Parliament members to meet but also organizational and administrative capacity building in fulfilling their roles as representatives of the Haitian people."
A parliament is much more than a building. It is a process and a spirit. It is democracy in action. The United States continues to stand with its partner Haiti in building a democratic and prosperous future for the Haitian people.
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