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Winter Olympics: Haiti made history with hand-painted uniforms
Haiti went to the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two athletes — Richardson Viano competing in alpine skiing and Stevenson Savart in cross-country skiing. On Sunday, Savart, 25, made history as the first man to represent Haiti in cross-country skiing at the Winter Games. He made his Olympic debut in the men’s skiathlon, and as…
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What you should know about Hurricane Melissa as it claims over 30 lives in the Caribbean
More than 20 people have died in Haiti in flooding caused by Hurricane Melissa, which made...
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Orphan adopted from deadly Haiti earthquake gives back 100,000 meals to facility that saved his life
After being adopted by a couple in the wake of the 2010 Haitian earthquake that claimed hundreds...
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American man sentenced to 210 years for sexually abusing ‘numerous’ boys at his orphanage in Haiti
A Colorado man accused of sexually abusing “numerous” boys at an orphanage he founded...
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Melky Jean Celebrates Haitian Heritage With New Luxury Alcohol Brand
Singer and songwriter Melky Jean has made a move into the luxury alcoholic drink market. She is the chief executive officer of Saint Sauveur 1972 Rum. The launch coincides with the celebration of Haitian...
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Macron admits France ‘subjected’ Haiti to ‘heavy financial indemnity’ when it granted it independence 200 years ago
French President Emmanuel Macron in a statement on April 17 admitted that his home nation erred when they demanded that Haiti pay them 150 million gold francs in order to gain its independence 200 years...
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American Airlines passenger with ‘evil spirits’ arrested for throwing punches at Airlines crew
An American Airlines passenger who allegedly believed he was followed by evil spirits has been arrested for throwing punches at flight attendants. The outburst was so bizarre that one passenger deemed...
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Inspired by her sister’s death, Edith Jones made history at University of Arkansas School of Medicine and saved lives
Out of the many obstacles she faced in life, none ignited her ambition like the death of her sister. She believed strongly that if her sister had regular access to a doctor, she and other family members...
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Sans-Souci Palace and Citadelle Henry: the striking monuments of liberties built by freed slaves of Haiti
In 1804, revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines declared the Caribbean Island community of Haiti independent. The struggles for independence had paid off for the guerillas. Sans-Souci Palace...
