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July 29, 2024 – Miami, Florida – B.E. RELATIONS PUBLISHING is thrilled to announce an exclusive publishing agreement with renowned Haitian-American artist Davidson Pierre, professionally known as Black Dada. Under this agreement, B.E. RELATIONS PUBLISHING will manage the administrative aspects of Black Dada’s music, including his forthcoming projects as a producer, composer, and songwriter for both himself and other artists. About Black Dada Davidson Pierre, better known by his stage name Black Dada, is a distinguished singer, songwriter, and producer with a rich cultural background and an impressive musical journey. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Florida after spending time…
Haitian singer Rutshelle Guillaume has been awarded the prestigious Nuits d’Afrique Prize for Francophonie, marking a historic first for a Haitian artist. The award was presented on Monday, following her performance at the 38th edition of the Festival international nuits d’Afrique (FINA) in Montreal. The concert took place on July 21, 2024, at the Quartier des spectacles on the TD stage – Radio Canada. Rutshelle expressed her gratitude on social media, stating, “I am deeply honored to receive the Nuits d’Afrique de la Francophonie 2024 Artist award. Thank you to the city of Montreal and the Nuits d’Afrique international festival…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations announced $60 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Haiti during a trip Monday to the troubled Caribbean country. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield also said the U.S. Defense Department would provide a “substantial increase” in mine-resistant vehicles to a U.N.-backed, multinational security mission led by Kenya to help Haiti’s national police combat widespread gang violence. The announcement came nearly a week after a second Kenyan contingent of 200 police officers arrived in Haiti, following the first contingent of 200 officers last month. “We know that progress isn’t lineal. There will be inevitable setbacks and stumbling…
The 18th edition of the Festival Haïti en Folie, the largest musical event outside of Haiti entirely dedicated to Haitian and Caribbean culture, returns to Montreal from July 24 to 28, 2024 with a program richer than ever. Haïti en Folie offers 5 days of activities with purely Haitian foundations featuring performances by numerous artists including the legendary root and voodoo music groups RAM and Boukman Eksperyans, talented Quebec artists such as Shreez, Shah Frank, William Osias, Wesli, Täbï Yösha as well as the group V.I.B.E. Benders with DJs KidCrayola and IVY. “When everything falls, culture remains”, said Dany Laferrière.…
The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, 2021, marked a dark chapter in Haiti’s history, leaving the nation and the international community in shock. As investigations unfolded, a complex web of individuals, spanning multiple countries, emerged as suspects in this tragic event. Below is a closer look at some of the key figures implicated in the assassination plot. Christian Emmanuel Sanon Christian Emmanuel Sanon, a Haitian-born doctor based in Florida, is alleged to be one of the masterminds behind the assassination. Sanon reportedly had political ambitions, with aspirations to become Haiti’s next president. His arrest brought to…
By EVENS SANON (Reporting) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s newly selected Prime Minister Garry Conille and Haiti’s police chief visited the country’s largest hospital on Tuesday, after authorities said they took control of the medical institution over the weekend from armed gangs. Haitian Police Chief Normil Rameau told a news conference Monday that police took control of the Hospital of the State University of Haiti, known as the General Hospital in Port-au-Prince, on Sunday night after months of escalating attacks from armed groups. Haitians will “wake up one morning and find the operation done, the bandits stopped, and neutralized,” Normil…
US President Joe Biden : “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the horrific assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First Lady Martine Moïse of Haiti. We condemn this heinous act, and I send my most sincere wishes for the recovery of the First Lady Moses. The United States offers its condolences to the Haitian people and we stand ready to assist as we continue to work for a safe and secure Haiti.” António Guterres Secretary General of the UN v “The Secretary General condemns in the strongest terms the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of…
One of my favorite Haitian foods is stew turkey and today I’ve decided to share my recipe with you. Haitian turkey is one of those meals you can’t go wrong with. It will take you about an hour to an hour and a half depending on what you plan on making it with. Stew Turkey 2 pounds Turkey Wings (Cut up in chunks)2 lime (to clean the meat)1 cup vinegar (to clean the meat)1 large onion (sliced)1 tbsp salt2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp tomato paste2 sprigs thyme1/2 green bell pepper (sliced)1/2 red bell peppers (sliced)2 tbsp Haitian Epis (You can…
A Haitian migrant accused of raping a 15-year-old at a Massachusetts shelter has been released on bail — despite a request from federal immigration officials to keep him in jail. Cory Alvarez, who had been held without bail since his March arrest, was freed on a measly $500 bail on Tuesday after the Plymouth County Superior Court ignored a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to keep the suspect in custody, the Boston Herald reported. Alvarez was released following a dangerousness hearing, a spokesperson with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office told The Post Friday. “We then requested that Alvarez be…