L'ambassadeur des Etats-Unis à Port-au-Prince, Kenneth Merten, affirme que l'administration américaine entend appuyer les efforts des autorités haïtiennes dans le processus électoral.

Dans une interview exclusive à radio Métropole le diplomate américain a souhaité que le prochain scrutin soit honnête, crédible et transparent. Rappelant que les Etats-Unis ont toujours contribué à la réalisation des élections, M. Merten a assuré que la contribution américaine vise entre autres à garantir la crédibilité des joutes.

Même si le montant de l'apport financier américain n'est pas encore déterminé, Kenneth Merten précise que cette contribution ne sera pas remise en cause. Les Etats-Unis veulent notamment faciliter le travail des missions d'observation électorale nationales et étrangères.

Interrogé sur le refus des partis de l'opposition de participer à des élections, organisées par l'actuel CEP, le diplomate américain a fait valoir que les élections du 28 novembre permettront l'arrivée au pouvoir de dirigeants légitimes. Il juge que ces élections sont importantes puisqu'elles autoriseront un transfert de pouvoir entre des élus le 7 février 2011.

Intervenant sur ce dossier en créole, Kenneth Merten a soutenu que les prochaines joutes seront l'occasion de sanctionner le gouvernement.

En ce qui a trait à la méfiance des acteurs politiques vis-à-vis du chef de l'Etat et du CEP, M. Merten a expliqué que les Etats-Unis oeuvrent afin de garantir un scrutin crédible et qui respecte les règles du jeu démocratique.

Haiti: Preval's national palace

Charity Banquet to Benefit the Mattapan /Greater Boston School of Technology

The staff, volunteers and board members of the Mattapan School of Technology will put forth a charity event on Sunday, August 8th at the Generations, 81 Memorial Drive, Avon, to raise funds to help the school sustain its current programs, develop two new English classes for victims of Haiti’s earthquake who have obtained temporary protection from the US government and help rebuild the school’s support center in Haiti.

Longhorned Beetles Found in Boston, the City and State Officials in Red Alert

Six infested trees in Jamaica Plain removed this morning represent first confirmed Massachusetts presence of ALB outside Worcester County

City of Boston MA.-Weekend Traffic Advisory for July 9 - 12, 2010

A number of special events, including the Procession of Madonna Del Grazie, will be held in Boston this weekend. Traffic will be delayed and parking will be restricted at various locations. Drivers coming into the city are urged to drive with caution and watch for pedestrians in the roadway. Those coming to take part in the festivities are strongly encouraged to use the MBTA. 07/08/10

Brockton MA.- Mayor Linda M. Balzotti will launch the city’s annual summer concert series this week. Click here for more..

Former boyfriend to be charged in woman's murder in Randolph beauty shop in Randolph

Police have arrested the former boyfriend of a 28-year-old woman found murdered in the basement of a Randolph beauty shop Thursday morning. 07/08/10

3 Indicted In Haitian Human Trafficking

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Three people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with conspiring to commit human trafficking.

Haitian president concludes visit to Cuba

On Monday at noon, Haitian President René Préval concluded a fruitful working visit to our country that permitted him to review the progress of cooperation projects that Cuba is developing in that sister Caribbean nation.

In Haiti, the middle class and impoverished share the same despair

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — After he lost everything in the Haiti earthquake, a lawyers' group gave attorney Clauvy Robas a tent to sleep in. But, rather than pitch it in one of the camps that have sprouted up around Port-au-Prince , he prefers to sleep in a friend's car.

Cuomo Alleges Three Brooklyn Companies Defrauded Haitians July 5, 10

In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti earlier this year, three Brooklyn-based companies allegedly defrauded the city’s Haitian community by offering bogus immigration services for costly fees, according to New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

Federal jury convicts five involved in Greater Boston area mortgage fraud ring July 5,10

A massive nationwide federal crackdown on mortgage fraud that involved dozens of properties in and around Dorchester has led to hundreds of arrests and several convictions, law enforcement officials say.

Message from the President Regarding Independence Day

Today we celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of a great experiment, American democracy. In every corner of our country, we recall the valor and vision of patriots from Thirteen Colonies who declared independence from a powerful empire and gave birth to a new Nation.

University of Puerto Rico Student Strike Victory Unleashes Brutal Civil Rights Backlash - July 5,10

As so many Americans gear up for Fourth of July fireworks this weekend, the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico roils from a brutal civil rights showdown unleashed by a far-right wing government, now seemingly hell bent on destroying the recent unprecedented victory of a two-month long student strike against privatization of higher education at the University of Puerto Rico.

Advancing Reform Legislation, Arizona Lawsuit Discussed 07/03/10

“Today, we strongly requested for the President to assert his leadership and escalate his efforts to assure comprehensive immigration reform legislation is enacted in 2010. From our meeting, it is clear that the President is committed to comprehensive immigration reform and understands that Congressional action is needed urgently.

Why Does Preval Refuse to Revamp the Electoral Council? by: Jacques dady Jean 02/07/10

Haiti has become a liability for both the US and the Dominican Republic. If the US has the resources necessary to welcome Haitian migrants, we can only wonder how long the Dominican Republic will be able to continue to welcome Haitian refugees and at the same time sustain its economic growth.

Haiti : Important advisory note from the US embassy

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The U.S. Embassy is advising travelers to exercise caution in Haiti after four U.S. citizens were killed in separate robberies near Port-au-Prince's airport.

Neite Decimus, a chosen vodou priest

Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure to meet with Mr. Neite Decimus for Jeunehaiti.com who genially accepted to give me an exclusive interview, about the religion of vodou. 06/30/10

Starting July First, Puerto-Rico Born Citizens Must Obtain New Birth Certificates‏ 07/01/10

In December 2009, the government of Puerto Rico invalidated all Puerto Rican birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 and required citizens born in Puerto Rico (“PR-born citizens”) to obtain new birth certificates.

US Census: Haiti population booming after quake

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti's population will continue to grow quickly despite the tremendous loss of life in the January earthquake, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Monday.

Bright Green Ideas: White House backs plan to construct eco friendly villages in Haiti

The White House is taking part in backing a plan that will allow construction of eco friendly villages in Haiti.