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Fran wants to know which artificial sweeteners are OK to consume. I have been getting asked this question a lot lately, and it’s no wonder – they seem to be everywhere. More and more products contain them, and new substances are being introduced into the marketplace. A lot of it comes down to preference and choice. I hope to shed some light on basically what kind of artificial sweeteners are out there and some facts to help you make the decision to consume or not to consume them. Let’s start with the more common ones we know: Aspartame (Equal®), Sucralose…
The story of the AIDS epidemic and the man accused of starting it. When a new, deadly virus spreads across North America at an alarming rate, one man is singled out for bringing the disease to the continent. Spanning the 1970s until today, the story of Gaetan Dugas –aka ‘Patient Zero’ –serves as the perfect microcosm of the evolution of AIDS in America and the country’s response to it. In the early 1980s, little was known about this global epidemic, except that it seemed to be most prevalent amongst gay men. America was in the grip of fear and uncertainty…
Recent speculations have emerged regarding internal discord within the Enposib group, a popular musical ensemble that has seen rapid success since its establishment. These rumors, circulating in the media and on social networks, suggest a potential breakup due to disagreements over the group’s future direction. In a revealing interview, Medjy Toussaint, the lead singer of Enposib, discussed the changes he envisions for the group. Departing from the traditional approach of frequent performances, Toussaint proposed a new strategy focusing on fewer, larger concerts. According to Toussaint, this shift aims to consolidate performances into one or two major events per year, attracting…
The Haitian music scene is experiencing a dynamic resurgence, with an influx of young talents each striving to make their mark. Amid this competitive landscape, Caleb Webster Fénélon, known professionally as “Mr. Zomò Gwolyon,” emerges as a standout artist, determined to carve a unique space for himself. Fénélon began his musical journey with the group “Negriye” between 2005 and 2007, learning the ropes in a collaborative setting. However, it was not until after the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti that he launched his professional career. His mixtape “Nou la,” featuring the successful track “Ou manke M,” marked his debut into…
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Three Haitian Americans and a Colombian have been charged in the US over the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. Seven people in total have now been charged in the US. His death in his private residence in the capital, Port-au-Prince, plunged the country, already suffering from rising violence and an economic crisis made worse by natural disasters, into further turmoil. Police say a group of mercenaries, most of them Colombians, was behind the attack, which they suspect a Haitian doctor of ordering as part of a plot to become president. Dozens of people have been arrested…
In a recently released video, Gasman “Couleur” Pierre, lead vocalist and founder of Disip, addressed a matter of personal significance that has captured public attention. Couleur presented the results of a DNA test to clarify whether Junior Jean Baptiste was indeed his son, a question that has been the subject of widespread speculation in Gonaives. Couleur, appearing relieved and smiling, spoke with calm assurance about the ordeal that has impacted his personal and professional life. He shared that the DNA test conclusively showed that Junior Jean Baptiste is not his son. This revelation, he noted, has lifted a considerable burden…
Tensions flared in the Haitian music scene as Maestro Ritchie of Klass responded to recent remarks made by Arly Larivière, the leader of Nu Look, during a performance in Montréal. In that event, Larivière had pointedly criticized Klass, stating, “I see those guys are just playing kindergarten games. We, on the other hand, came to play real Compas.” The controversy escalated during Klass’s latest performance at La Renaissance hotel in the Dominican Republic for the celebration of Saint Altagracia Day. It was here that Klass unveiled their new slogan “Eya! Eya!”, which was warmly received by fans and is expected…
On January 5, 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to provide “safe and orderly pathways to the United States” for up to 30,000 nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The new program, formally known as the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV), allows certain people from these four countries who have a sponsor in the U.S. and who pass a background check to come to the U.S. for a period of two years to live and work lawfully, using a legal mechanism known as “humanitarian parole.” How the Immigration System Works Waivers and Relief from Deportation…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Canada has sanctioned former Haitian President Michel Martelly and two former prime ministers for financing gangs, Canadian authorities said on Sunday, the latest in a series of measures targeting alleged backers of Haitian criminal groups. In September, Haitian gangs created a humanitarian crisis by blocking a fuel terminal for nearly six weeks, halting most economic activity and triggering U.N. discussion of a possible foreign strike force to open the terminal. Canada and the United States have sanctioned political leaders who allegedly finance the gangs, which according to policy makers are backed by Haitian elites. “These latest sanctions target a…