Author: Opastaff

By Sandra Lemaire Arnel Joseph, the notorious leader of the Village de Dieu gang, was killed in a gun battle with police Friday in the town of L’Estere, near Gonaives in Haiti’s north, officials said. “He opened fire on a police patrol who had stopped his motorbike at a checkpoint. The police returned fire and Arnel Joseph was killed,” Frantz Exantus, Haiti’s secretary of state for communication, told reporters during an afternoon press conference. Pressed on how sure he was that it was the gang leader who was killed, Exantus said several police “technical services” had confirmed the identity of…

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Losing weight isn’t just about avoiding fat-laden foods. Many people make the mistake of simply removing high-calorie concoctions without replacing them with healthier fare. Starving yourself is not an effective weight-loss strategy. A common misconception is that eating healthy has to be difficult — it doesn’t have to be. Eating right doesn’t necessarily have to cost a lot or take up all your time if you know which foods excel in ease of use, nutrient density and versatility. “The trick is to have healthy, easy options on hand when you’re grabbing a snack or quick meal,” says eDiets Director of…

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PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — At least three people were dead and up to 40 others remain missing after a boat in the waters off northern Haiti caught fire with up to 80 Haitians on board trying to escape to the Turks and Caicos Islands, a government official said Friday. Civil Protection official Jean Henry-Petit said at least 31 people had been rescued by the Haitian coast guard. The dead included the captain of the boat, according to Arnold Jean, a spokesperson for the police in Cap-Haïtien. The fire likely started when two drums of gasoline ignited, Henry-Petit said. Passengers were drinking…

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Bands: don’t be late Some band’s think because the event attendees be late to events it justifies them being late as well. It absolutely doesn’t! You should always be on time especially if you’re not the only one in the line-up. Almost to every rule there’s an exception and if we want to include that wiggle room in here i would say the only time a band should push the starting time back is if there’s a large number of ticket holder on line outside. BANDS – don’t be predictable with your playlist. Don’t play the same songs in the…

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In a recent podcast discussion, a question was posed that touches on a deeply complex and sensitive issue: does a transgender person have a moral or ethical obligation to disclose their transgender status to a potential sexual partner before engaging in sexual relations? The hosts responded with a nuanced “no,” highlighting not only the absence of such an obligation but underscoring the significant safety concerns for transgender individuals, especially transgender women of color, due to prevalent transphobia and the risk of violence. This issue of disclosure involves multiple layers of ethical, social, and personal considerations. On one hand, the question…

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Nu-Look returns to the musical landscape with their latest album, “No Stress,” once again anchoring themselves in the soundscapes that have endeared them to a dedicated cohort of fans. Arly Lariviere, the maestro behind the ensemble, presents an album steeped in the familiar vibes of Konpa while incorporating some refreshing musical explorations. Album Overview: “No Stress” kicks off with “Pa bezwen konnen,” a vibrant track that sets a high bar with its dynamic energy, emblematic of Arly’s ability to command both the crooner and energizer roles seamlessly. This track sets the tone for an album that promises both emotional depth…

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Born in 1985 in Port-au-Prince, Alain Fleuriné is a singer and performer illustrated in the register of Gospel and evangelical music. In the tradition of evangelical singers, he began music and forged a spirit of creation and enterprise very early on. At the age of barely 7, he began to sing in the choirs of several churches and little by little, he got closer to the entities of the Compas groups. He quickly became one of the most sought-after Gospel singers. Alain has carved out a reputation for himself with the gospel group “El Shama” and flies to the United States in…

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It is with the most profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marthe Solon, Sanders Mother. Marthe was one of Harmonik’s biggest supporters, she was known as the groups Godmother. Her passion for life was always evident but it was her love for her children and family that made her such a beautiful soul. Today is a day of great loss for the group but most importantly for Sanders and his family. We offer him our love and support in this difficult time and we ask the fans to say a prayer for his family. The loss of a…

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