IMPORTANT MEETING ON THE STRENGTHENING OF BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
(Haiti Libre) -
President Michel Martelly, received Wednesday, February 29, at the National Palace, a Dominican delegation composed of the Chancellor of the Dominican Republic, Carlos Morales Troncoso, and the Dominican Ambassador in Haiti, Rubén Silié, to discuss the strengthening of Haitian-Dominican relations.
The interlocutors discussed the priority sectors of exchange and cooperation, in order to produce reflections on the major issues affecting their relationships and ensure the follow up of bilateral cooperation, which aims to strengthen relations or sustainable economic development by identifying areas of cooperation to ensure a better future for people of both countries and ensure the optimal use of their resources to improve the quality of life of both peoples looking for a fair economic and social development.
President Martelly congratulated the Dominican Chancellor for his interest in strengthening bilateral relations while reminding the Haitian people's desire to have relationships based on mutual respect with the Dominican Republic.
The priorities agreed by the two countries as part of he work of the CMB are :
Trade and Investment
Tourism
Agriculture and Environment
Higher Education, Science and Technology
Environment and Natural Resources
Culture, Education, Youth and Sports
Border and migration issues
Joint Projects of development
Public Health
Transport and Communications.
In addition, the Head of State was officially invited by Chancellor Carlos Morales Troncoso to visit the Dominican Republic on March 26.
For his part, Laurent Lamothe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs participated the same day in a working lunch at "The View" restaurant in Petion Ville, with the Dominican delegation. Minister Lamothe was accompanied by the Ambassador of Haiti in the Dominican Republic, Fritz Cinéas, Representative of Haiti to the Joint Haitian-Dominican Commission, Guy Williams and other representatives of the Haitian Chancellery. The Dominican Chancellor was accompanied on the occasion by Louis Bogaert, Vice Minister of External Relations, and Julio Ortega, both responsible for the Joint Bilateral Haitian-Dominican.
Chancellor Lamothe has focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, at the level technical assistance in various areas of trade, tourism, education, investment and social projects allowing among others, for the disadvantaged, to receive financial support, like in the Dominican Republic.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
ARTICLE - MARTELLY MEETS JUDGES
PRESIDENT MARTELLY MET ALL THE JUDGES OF THE COURT OF CASSATION
(Haiti Libre) -
On Tuesday, President Michel Martelly, held an important meeting at the National Palace, with all the judges of the Court of Cassation, on a series of proposals and decisions to take for the smooth functioning of judicial power, its preparation for new technologies and modern tools, and its authority and impartiality.
Important issues were raised, such as the independence of the three powers, the restoration of the authority and the respect of judicial power, the revision of salaries of the judges. The interlocutors also reflected on the pension of judges, and the implementation of new laws with the prescriptions of the Haitian Constitution.
The Head of State, aware of various problems confronted by the judicial system, discussed the situations that, often, hinder the process of modernization and professionalization of the system. For example, the training of justices of the peace, the implementation of a program of local judges, and the functioning and effectiveness of the Superior Council of Judicial Powers (CSPJ).
Important questions were also addressed, such as the restoration and modernization of the Library of the Court of Cassation, the reissue of the Bulletin on decisions of this Court, the erection of new Chambers that can effectively intervene in civil, criminal, constitutional and commercial affairs, the subscription of the judges of the Court of Cassation within a competitive health insurance, and staffing of appropriate logistical means, in order to maintain their effectiveness and ensure their independence in any event.
The President has renewed his support to the Court of Cassation, and reaffirmed his determination to accompany the Judges of this Court, for the restoration of a genuine rule of law in Haiti.
(Haiti Libre) -
On Tuesday, President Michel Martelly, held an important meeting at the National Palace, with all the judges of the Court of Cassation, on a series of proposals and decisions to take for the smooth functioning of judicial power, its preparation for new technologies and modern tools, and its authority and impartiality.
Important issues were raised, such as the independence of the three powers, the restoration of the authority and the respect of judicial power, the revision of salaries of the judges. The interlocutors also reflected on the pension of judges, and the implementation of new laws with the prescriptions of the Haitian Constitution.
The Head of State, aware of various problems confronted by the judicial system, discussed the situations that, often, hinder the process of modernization and professionalization of the system. For example, the training of justices of the peace, the implementation of a program of local judges, and the functioning and effectiveness of the Superior Council of Judicial Powers (CSPJ).
Important questions were also addressed, such as the restoration and modernization of the Library of the Court of Cassation, the reissue of the Bulletin on decisions of this Court, the erection of new Chambers that can effectively intervene in civil, criminal, constitutional and commercial affairs, the subscription of the judges of the Court of Cassation within a competitive health insurance, and staffing of appropriate logistical means, in order to maintain their effectiveness and ensure their independence in any event.
The President has renewed his support to the Court of Cassation, and reaffirmed his determination to accompany the Judges of this Court, for the restoration of a genuine rule of law in Haiti.
ARTICLE - MAYOR OF P-A-P REPLACED
A MUNICIPAL COMMISSION REPLACES THE MAYOR OF PORT-AU-PRINCE AND HIS TEAM
(Haiti Libre) -
President Michel Martelly, has named by an order dated February 23, 2012, and released yesterday Wednesday, a Municipal Commission of three members responsible for administering the Municipality of Port-au-Prince until the next elections.
This new administration, composed of Gabrielle Hyacinthe (President), Jean Marie Descorbett, and Junior Gérald Estimé (Members), replaces the Mayor Jean-Yves Jason and his team (the assessors Nadège Augustin and Guercy Mouscardy). Jean-Yves Jason, whose mandate expired in recent months, has been at the head of Port-au-Prince since 2007.
The new Municipal Commission is part of the continuity of the 13 municipal commissions already appointed last week to administer certain cities.
(Haiti Libre) -
President Michel Martelly, has named by an order dated February 23, 2012, and released yesterday Wednesday, a Municipal Commission of three members responsible for administering the Municipality of Port-au-Prince until the next elections.
This new administration, composed of Gabrielle Hyacinthe (President), Jean Marie Descorbett, and Junior Gérald Estimé (Members), replaces the Mayor Jean-Yves Jason and his team (the assessors Nadège Augustin and Guercy Mouscardy). Jean-Yves Jason, whose mandate expired in recent months, has been at the head of Port-au-Prince since 2007.
The new Municipal Commission is part of the continuity of the 13 municipal commissions already appointed last week to administer certain cities.
ARTICLE - SENATE ANNOUNCES GOV'T PM CHOICE
HAITI SENATE ANNOUNCES GOVERNMENT PICK FOR NEW PM
(WGME) - By AP
PORT-AU-PRINCE - A senior lawmaker says that Haiti's government has named a new pick for prime minister.
Senate President Simon Dieuseul Desras said Thursday that President Michel Martelly nominated Foreign Affairs Minister Laurent Lamothe to serve as the new No. 2 official.
The official announcement comes almost a week after outgoing Prime Minister Garry Conille resigned because of infighting with Martelly after just four months on the job.
The 39-year-old Lamothe is a close friend to Martelly and ran a telecommunications business before turning to politics. Lamothe also is co-chair on the government's economic advisory board.
Parliament must ratify Lamothe, which could prove difficult. Martelly has few allies in the legislature.
(WGME) - By AP
PORT-AU-PRINCE - A senior lawmaker says that Haiti's government has named a new pick for prime minister.
Senate President Simon Dieuseul Desras said Thursday that President Michel Martelly nominated Foreign Affairs Minister Laurent Lamothe to serve as the new No. 2 official.
The official announcement comes almost a week after outgoing Prime Minister Garry Conille resigned because of infighting with Martelly after just four months on the job.
The 39-year-old Lamothe is a close friend to Martelly and ran a telecommunications business before turning to politics. Lamothe also is co-chair on the government's economic advisory board.
Parliament must ratify Lamothe, which could prove difficult. Martelly has few allies in the legislature.
ARTICLE - NO TRAVEL PAPERS, NO PM
NO TRAVEL PAPERS, NO PRIME MINISTER,SAY SENATORS
(Defend Haiti) -
PORT-AU-PRINCE - Haitian Senators have decided to postpone consultations with President Michel Martelly for the appointment and ratification of a prime minister, to allow the Head of State to comply with a senate investigation on nationality.
At the Conference of the Presidents held on Monday February 27, members of parliament adopted a resolution requiring the Head of State to submit his travel documents to the special investigating senate committee before turning to the process of appointing a new prime minister.
"We asked the president of the National Assembly to observe a break in meetings with the President of the Republic; because we have significant issues that need to also find appropriate solutions, " said Senator Joel Joseph (Ouest/Inite).
Before starting any process of ratification President Martelly must also set a date for the municipal and legislative elections, the senators have required.
"We urge the President to propose a prime minister. It is not for the senators to choose one of the three nominees. Martelly must submit only one name," said the second senator from the Ouest.
"The parliamentarians also expect an answer on the question of the pink army that occupies the entire country, especially in Carrefour where over 1,000 young boys and girls are training armed," said the Senator.
The senators asked President Martelly to clearly to take a firm stand against the occupation of former camps of the Armed Forces of Haiti by demobilized soldiers...
(Defend Haiti) -
PORT-AU-PRINCE - Haitian Senators have decided to postpone consultations with President Michel Martelly for the appointment and ratification of a prime minister, to allow the Head of State to comply with a senate investigation on nationality.
At the Conference of the Presidents held on Monday February 27, members of parliament adopted a resolution requiring the Head of State to submit his travel documents to the special investigating senate committee before turning to the process of appointing a new prime minister.
"We asked the president of the National Assembly to observe a break in meetings with the President of the Republic; because we have significant issues that need to also find appropriate solutions, " said Senator Joel Joseph (Ouest/Inite).
Before starting any process of ratification President Martelly must also set a date for the municipal and legislative elections, the senators have required.
"We urge the President to propose a prime minister. It is not for the senators to choose one of the three nominees. Martelly must submit only one name," said the second senator from the Ouest.
"The parliamentarians also expect an answer on the question of the pink army that occupies the entire country, especially in Carrefour where over 1,000 young boys and girls are training armed," said the Senator.
The senators asked President Martelly to clearly to take a firm stand against the occupation of former camps of the Armed Forces of Haiti by demobilized soldiers...
ARTICLE - SEN. ZENNY SUPPORTS LAMOTHE
SENATOR ZENNY SUPPORTS LAURENT LAMOTHE FOR PRIME MINISTER
(Defend Haiti) -
PORT-AU-PRINCE - Senator Edwin Zenny (Sud-Est/Independent), regarded as being close to President Martelly, threw his support behind the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laurent Lamothe, to ascend to the seat of the Prime Minister.
For Zenny, the designation and the ratification of Minister Lamothe would be beneficial for the nation. He cites the dynamism of Lamothe and Haiti's new approach towards diplomacy in the past four months.
A former businessman, Laurent Lamothe instituted business diplomacy in Haiti, which aims to attract foreign investors and to discover new markets for local producers. "He began to change Haiti's image around the world," said Zenny who added, "I think he is the most competent person for the office of Prime Minister."
Commenting on the departure of Mr. Conille, the senator of the south-east department criticized the former Prime Minister, and former official of the United Nations.
"He had his own agenda," insisted Zenny who had not voted for the ratification of Conille. Today Senator Zenny reveals that his absence at the ratification hearing was not due to the recovery of his mother but his opposition to the choice of Garry Conille.
There were, in the recent weeks, graffiti in the streets claiming Garry Conille as president, said Zenny, suggesting that he had warned the Head of State of the impossibility to lead with a personality with whom he had political differences.
Edwin Zenny is the first member of parliament to openly support one of the three nominations sent to the house by the President of the Republic. Other members have not yet expressed their views on the candidates for the prime minister's Office.
(Defend Haiti) -
PORT-AU-PRINCE - Senator Edwin Zenny (Sud-Est/Independent), regarded as being close to President Martelly, threw his support behind the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laurent Lamothe, to ascend to the seat of the Prime Minister.
For Zenny, the designation and the ratification of Minister Lamothe would be beneficial for the nation. He cites the dynamism of Lamothe and Haiti's new approach towards diplomacy in the past four months.
A former businessman, Laurent Lamothe instituted business diplomacy in Haiti, which aims to attract foreign investors and to discover new markets for local producers. "He began to change Haiti's image around the world," said Zenny who added, "I think he is the most competent person for the office of Prime Minister."
Commenting on the departure of Mr. Conille, the senator of the south-east department criticized the former Prime Minister, and former official of the United Nations.
"He had his own agenda," insisted Zenny who had not voted for the ratification of Conille. Today Senator Zenny reveals that his absence at the ratification hearing was not due to the recovery of his mother but his opposition to the choice of Garry Conille.
There were, in the recent weeks, graffiti in the streets claiming Garry Conille as president, said Zenny, suggesting that he had warned the Head of State of the impossibility to lead with a personality with whom he had political differences.
Edwin Zenny is the first member of parliament to openly support one of the three nominations sent to the house by the President of the Republic. Other members have not yet expressed their views on the candidates for the prime minister's Office.
ARTICLE - MARTELLY CHOOSES LAMOTHE - PM
PRESIDENT MARTELLY DESIGNATES LAURENT LAMOTHE FOR PRIME MINISTER
(Defend Haiti) -
PORT-AU-PRINCE - President Michel Martelly has designated Foreign Affairs Minister, Laurent Lamothe, as the new prime minister to replace Garry Conille, confirms the Presidency.
AlterPresse contacted the spokesman of the presidency, Lucien Jura who said that the appointment of Laurent Lamothe is "official."
If this is the official side of the chair, this is not the case at the Haitian senate. Senate President Simon Dieuseul Desras (Centre/Lavni) told AlterPresse that he had "not received any official correspondence to date."
Since the beginning of this week, three names have circulated in the media as potential replacements for Conille. Theye are Thierry Mayard Paul (interior minister), Valerie Anne Milford and Timothy Laurent Lamothe.
Conille resigned on February 24th, four months after taking office. Martelly-Conille relations were marked by serious differences.
About Lamothe:
Laurent Lamothe ranks, without a doubt, among the most dynamic and visionary Haitian entrepreneurs of his generation. In 1998, at the age of only twenty-six, he co-founded the company Global Voice Group with his partner Patrice Baker.
Together, Lamothe and Baker, rapidly developed this small enterprise into one of the world’s foremost providers of advanced solutions for the management and regulation of telecommunications.
From Tennisman to Businessman
Born on August 14, 1972 in Port-au-Prince, Laurent Lamothe was raised in an upper-middle-class Haitian family. Son of well-known artist-painter Ghislaine Fortuney Lamothe and distinguished intellectual and Spanish literature authority, Louis G. Lamothe, he demonstrated exceptional aptitude for both athletics and academics from a very early age. Like his brother Ruben, a former captain of the Haitian Davis Cup team, the young Laurent excelled at tennis. At twelve years of age, he was already classed among the best hopes of the country, of which he would proudly represent a decade later at the Davis Cup competitions of 1994-95.
Outstanding on the tennis courts, Laurent Lamothe also distinguished himself as a student. At nineteen, he left his native Port-au-Prince to take up studies at Barry University in Miami, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science. Subsequently admitted to Saint Thomas University in 1996, he completed a brilliant academic career by earning a master’s degree, with honourable mention, in business management.
The entrepreneurial spirit and dynamism he showed over the course of the subsequent decade led, in May 2008, to his being named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the firm Ernst and Young.
His Commitment to Sustainable Development
Father of two daughters, Linka and Lara, Laurent Lamothe firmly believes that today’s businesses must eschew a management philosophy focused uniquely on the search for short-term profit; they need, always, to consider the impact their activities make upon future generations as well.
Having himself grown up in a country overwhelmed by poverty and a lack of natural resources at all levels, the Haitian businessman developed, over the course of his life, a profound sense of social responsibility and a desire to lend assistance to the less fortunate. Entrepreneur above all, he remained, for a long time, removed from the political scene in his native country. Beyond party politics, Laurent Lamothe sees himself rather as a “pragmatist” who favours concrete solutions to Haiti’s needs. It was from this perspective that he recently accepted his appointment as Special Advisor of President Michel Martelly.
As an entrepreneur, Laurent Lamothe’s great innovation was to introduce telecom governance technologies in Africa that permit the authority to effectively regulate the sector in terms of control, tariff equity and transparency. In this domain, Lamothe and his partner Patrice Baker, co-founder of Global Voice Group, figure as pioneers.
Laurent Lamothe, the young tennis player, brought honour to his country during his Davis Cup days, though he met with honourable defeat. It might be said now that Laurent Lamothe, the accomplished entrepreneur, has brought honour upon himself again by propelling a Haitian company of modest origins to world-class success.
(Defend Haiti) -
PORT-AU-PRINCE - President Michel Martelly has designated Foreign Affairs Minister, Laurent Lamothe, as the new prime minister to replace Garry Conille, confirms the Presidency.
AlterPresse contacted the spokesman of the presidency, Lucien Jura who said that the appointment of Laurent Lamothe is "official."
If this is the official side of the chair, this is not the case at the Haitian senate. Senate President Simon Dieuseul Desras (Centre/Lavni) told AlterPresse that he had "not received any official correspondence to date."
Since the beginning of this week, three names have circulated in the media as potential replacements for Conille. Theye are Thierry Mayard Paul (interior minister), Valerie Anne Milford and Timothy Laurent Lamothe.
Conille resigned on February 24th, four months after taking office. Martelly-Conille relations were marked by serious differences.
About Lamothe:
Laurent Lamothe ranks, without a doubt, among the most dynamic and visionary Haitian entrepreneurs of his generation. In 1998, at the age of only twenty-six, he co-founded the company Global Voice Group with his partner Patrice Baker.
Together, Lamothe and Baker, rapidly developed this small enterprise into one of the world’s foremost providers of advanced solutions for the management and regulation of telecommunications.
From Tennisman to Businessman
Born on August 14, 1972 in Port-au-Prince, Laurent Lamothe was raised in an upper-middle-class Haitian family. Son of well-known artist-painter Ghislaine Fortuney Lamothe and distinguished intellectual and Spanish literature authority, Louis G. Lamothe, he demonstrated exceptional aptitude for both athletics and academics from a very early age. Like his brother Ruben, a former captain of the Haitian Davis Cup team, the young Laurent excelled at tennis. At twelve years of age, he was already classed among the best hopes of the country, of which he would proudly represent a decade later at the Davis Cup competitions of 1994-95.
Outstanding on the tennis courts, Laurent Lamothe also distinguished himself as a student. At nineteen, he left his native Port-au-Prince to take up studies at Barry University in Miami, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science. Subsequently admitted to Saint Thomas University in 1996, he completed a brilliant academic career by earning a master’s degree, with honourable mention, in business management.
The entrepreneurial spirit and dynamism he showed over the course of the subsequent decade led, in May 2008, to his being named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the firm Ernst and Young.
His Commitment to Sustainable Development
Father of two daughters, Linka and Lara, Laurent Lamothe firmly believes that today’s businesses must eschew a management philosophy focused uniquely on the search for short-term profit; they need, always, to consider the impact their activities make upon future generations as well.
Having himself grown up in a country overwhelmed by poverty and a lack of natural resources at all levels, the Haitian businessman developed, over the course of his life, a profound sense of social responsibility and a desire to lend assistance to the less fortunate. Entrepreneur above all, he remained, for a long time, removed from the political scene in his native country. Beyond party politics, Laurent Lamothe sees himself rather as a “pragmatist” who favours concrete solutions to Haiti’s needs. It was from this perspective that he recently accepted his appointment as Special Advisor of President Michel Martelly.
As an entrepreneur, Laurent Lamothe’s great innovation was to introduce telecom governance technologies in Africa that permit the authority to effectively regulate the sector in terms of control, tariff equity and transparency. In this domain, Lamothe and his partner Patrice Baker, co-founder of Global Voice Group, figure as pioneers.
Laurent Lamothe, the young tennis player, brought honour to his country during his Davis Cup days, though he met with honourable defeat. It might be said now that Laurent Lamothe, the accomplished entrepreneur, has brought honour upon himself again by propelling a Haitian company of modest origins to world-class success.
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