Beyond Politics

Haiti Diaspora - Lucie Tondreau sentenced to 65 months in prison for Mortgate Fraud

Lucie Tondreau, a community activist who made political history in North Miami and was a symbol of hope for many in her community, was sentenced to 65 months in prison on Tuesday by a federal judge for her role in an $11 million mortgage fraud scam. more »

March 24, 2015 2:25 PM

AUDIO: Haiti - Oriel Jean Interview - Aristide was involved in Jean Dominique Murder

Listen to this AUDIO... After his death, Oriel Jean's interview was released in which the former security chief of Jean Bertrand Aristide explained in details how the Haitian ex-president and his close supporters plotted and executed the murder of journalist Jean Dominique, assassinated April 3, 2000... more »

March 11, 2015 6:53 AM

Haiti - Shots fired at ex-Depute Hidson Nelson's vehicle, Depute Injured

Former Haiti Depute Hidson Nelson of Pignon, Ranquitte et La Victoire, was rushed to the hospital early Wednesday afternoon, 04 Mar 2014, after his vehicle was shot at by 3 armed gunmen riding on motorcycles... more »

March 4, 2015 4:44 PM

Haiti has 147 Political Parties, Is there enough positions in Government for all these party leaders to fill?

While was listening to Haitian radio today I found out Haiti has 147 official Political Parties, the radio host said it is probably more than 200... It made me wonder... Is there enough positions for all these party leaders to fill in Government? more »

January 6, 2015 4:37 PM

Haiti - Laurent Lamothe DENIES rumors he is in Trouble in Miami

Former Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe DENIES rumors he is in Trouble with the law in Miami... Right before the new year, rumors spread that Laurent Lamothe was escorted out of Haiti by US. Marshall and was questioned upon arrival in the United States... more »

January 3, 2015 11:22 AM

Lucie Tondreau Found GUILTY of Mortgate Fraud

Lucie Tondreau, the suspended Haitian-American mayor of North Miami was found guilty of mortgage fraud Tuesday, 16 Dec 2014, by a federal jury... Lucie Tondreau now faces up to 30 years in prison... Sentencing is set for March 20 2014... more »

December 16, 2014 4:57 PM

Haiti's Political Crisis Is About to Get Worse - True or False?

A news article published by foreignpolicy.com predicts that the Haiti political crisis is about to get worse... "No elections, an empty Senate, violent protests on the streets of Port-au-Prince -- and Haiti's unrest is just getting started," the article says... Not exactly what we the people of the republic want but... more »

November 25, 2014 7:28 AM

Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe Wins 2014 Leader of the Year Award

Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe was just awarded the 2014 Bravo Innovative Leader of the Year Award... Winning the Latin Trade BRAVO Business Awards is like winning an Oscar... more »

November 8, 2014 11:57 AM

Haiti - President Martelly and PM Lamothe visits Flooded Cap Haitien

Minutes after ending a meeting at the National Palace, Haiti president Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe headed to Cap Haitien Thursday, 06 Nov 2014, to see first hand the situation in a city flooded after heavy rains hit northern Haiti. more »

November 6, 2014 6:57 PM

Persecution Politique - Why is Haiti on Top of the Search Results?

Earlier this morning, I did a quick Google image search on the term "Persecution Politique" and imagine my surprise when I discover that more than 75 percent of the top 20 results are from Haiti... It is as if the term "Persecution Politique" is synonymous with Haiti... more »

November 3, 2014 4:30 AM