Author: Opastaff
Katalog of Gabel has just released a new single titled “My Life My Story.” This release comes on the heels of a social media controversy involving Katalog, sparked by a photo he posted on his Instagram page. The authenticity of the photo was questioned by a social media follower, leading to a viral side-by-side comparison with the original image. Fans quickly identified the source of the photo, and Katalog faced a wave of criticism for his actions. Seizing the moment, Katalog used the opportunity to release his new single, both to address the controversy and to garner some free promotion…
Digicel Group Ltd. canceled its planned $2.3 billion initial public offering citing current conditions, particularly in emerging markets, which the Caribbean’s biggest mobile provider said have hurt deal momentum in recent days. The Bermuda-based company, owned by Irish telecom billionaire Denis O’Brien, had planned to sell roughly 124 million shares to raise funds to help repay the company’s debt load. “Given our growth outlook, an IPO for Digicel was optional and predicated on achieving fair value for the company,” Mr. O’Brien said in prepared remarks Tuesday. “Recent volatility in equity markets has seen a number of IPOs listing at a…
Seydina Allen, 23, was crowned Miss Haiti 2015 at the end of the beauty pageant held on October 2, 2015. She will represent her country at Miss World 2015 on 19 December 2015 at the Beauty Crown Grand Theatre in China. Seydina succeeds Miss World Haiti 2014 Carolyn Désert. Her first runner-up, Marie Vyannie Menard, will compete at Miss International 2015 on November 5, 2015 at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Hiten Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The 20 Contestants were : Géraldine Junie Boisrond, Barbara Jeanty, Falone Reina Léo, Cinthia Camille, Karene Valsaint, Wanaïma Latortue, Seydina Allen, Carene Vertus, Katouska Désir, Laura…
A member of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council resigned Friday, raising concerns about the possibility of more resignations from the embattled body and the fate of the Oct. 25 vote for president, mayors and members of parliament. “I am not comfortable,” Néhémy Joseph told Haiti’s Le Nouvelliste newspaper, confirming the news that he had sent President Michel Martelly a letter announcing his resignation. In the signed three-page resignation letter circulating on social media, Joseph addressed the criticisms dogging the council, and told Martelly that Haiti needs more than anything “inclusive and impartial elections.” Martelly was headed back to Port-au-Prince on Friday…
Port-au-Prince (AFP) – Haiti’s former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide has spoken in public for the first time since returning from exile in 2011, calling on Haitians to elect his party’s candidate as president. Speaking from the back of a pickup truck outside his home late Wednesday, Aristide galvanized a crowd of about 2,000 followers who waited for hours to hear him speak. “We must mobilize ourselves to vote democratically for doctor Maryse Narcisse’s arrival at the national palace,” he said referring to the candidate of his Fanmi Lavalas party. The first round of the presidential elections are scheduled for October 25.…
“Legba anye wo / Nou pral pare solèy / Peyi a lwen Legba / Nou pral pare solèy” During the opening minute, over spirited Haitian drumming, Riva and backing singers take turn repeating those phrases. Other players — drums, bass, guitars — join in at around 1m10s to create a frenetic rhythm, while a soprano sax improvisation-like performance gives the piece a jazzy feel. I’ve come across many “Legba” tunes over the years; this one is a new acquaintance which will no doubt become a good friend. Danbala Wèdo | 2m43s “Danbala Wèdo se nou menm o / Ayida Wèdo…
Awarded twice for excellence with the United States Air Force, Chef Stephan love for food started since his early teens when he and his brother would cook together for their mother, but his “Baptême de Feux” in the kitchen came his Senior Year in High School when he got an opportunity to work with his cousin Chef Patrick Beaulieu. During his early college year, he would start his own catering business and would cook for college friends and family while pursuing a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management. While continuing his studies, he spent a year in Haiti interning at…
How do you combat a crime so widespread, so accepted, that few perpetrators are ever punished? The crime is rape, and the country – Haiti. But now, through the efforts of some courageous Haitian women, justice is beginning to be served.
In a Facebook post, Dano, the pianist of the group DISIP, confirmed the rumor that had been circulating for weeks between him and Disip, because after the summer tour in Haiti, many members of Disip complained about not being paid. On Sunday, September 6th, DISIP had a show to perform at 1st Klass Cafe in Miami, Dano had sent a message to the band’s management to inform them if he was not fully compensated for the summer tour, he would not be present at the show. Thus, the band’s management quickly resolved the issue with him. After this event, rumors…
The artist, Jean Roody Delpé known as Roody to some and Delpé to others was born on May 28th, 1984 in Limbé, close to Port Margot in Cap Haitien where his parents are from. Raised in Port-au-Prince, he attended Petit Seminaire Collège St Martial where he completed his primary and secondary education. Jean Roody Delpé’s musical career began at a very early age. Growing up in a family where music has always been valued, it was inevitable that music would play an important role in his life. His father, Jhonny Delpé, played the guitar in a local band, Nouveaux Astres…