Google news about Haiti 11-17-11 -- Haitian Artists Invite All to 2nd 'Ghetto Biennale'--and let the world drink Haitian Coffee, etc, etc

[Ivan Olsen]

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Haiti doesn't need an army http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/opinionla/la-ed-haiti-20111117,0,824463.story Los Angeles Times But the last thing Haiti needs is a $25-million plan to rebuild a failed institution. Civilian volunteers receive military instruction from veterans of Haiti's disbanded army in Port-au-Prince on Nov. 12. Haiti's President Michel Martelly is going ... See all stories on this topic »

Haitian Coffee Seeks to Regain Global Stature http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/haitian-coffee-seeks-to-regain-global-stature-134078703.html PR Newswire (press release) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Haiti was once a major global supplier of coffee and now, the Government of Haiti and its partners are determined to help the industry regain the luster of years past. The outlook is positive. ... See all stories on this topic »

Haitian Artists Invite All to 2nd 'Ghetto Biennale' http://www.defend.ht/entertainment/articles/art/2021-haitian-artists-invite-all-to-2nd-ghetto-biennale Defend Haiti Defend Haiti The Minister of the Interior, Mr. Thierry Mayard Paul opened in the mountains of Furcy the first International...http://t.co/di010boX Defend Haiti The Haitian delegation, headed by Mr. Joseph Michel Martelly, making an official visit to ... See all stories on this topic »

Study suggests homicides dropping in Haiti capital http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jElm2HGfQXpseaoRQT0vr8fqkfSw?docId=04ac063cf13e4da0b558ad1aa2f4ec71 The Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti's capital has seen a significant drop in homicide rates in recent years despite a public perception that the poor Caribbean country is rife with crime and violence, two social scientists said Wednesday. ... See all stories on this topic »

Judge in Haiti murder trial hears testimony on damages for slayings of prison ... http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/americas/judge-in-haiti-murder-trial-hears-testimony-on-damages-for-slayings-of-prison-inmates/2011/11/16/gIQAcG8iSN_story.html Washington Post LES CAYES, Haiti — A judge overseeing a trial of Haitian police officers charged with murdering inmates during a prison riot has heard testimony from lawyers seeking damages for relatives of the victims. Judge Ezekiel Vaval says he'll decide the ... See all stories on this topic »

GAO reports on delays in US quake aid for Haiti http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jjhFMpRmWOU7r0yXARAK294TYBhg?docId=64e95f11daf74b6ea42571d6675bf575 The Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The US Congress' chief auditor says a range of factors contributed to delays in US efforts to help Haitians rebuild after last year's earthquake. The report by the Government Accountability Office focuses on $412 million... See all stories on this topic »