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Haiti seeking ways to facilitate investment (Miami Herald) December 2, 2009

In his first official visit to South Florida since becoming Haiti's prime minister, Jean-Max Bellerive said Tuesday that Haiti is working to lower fees needed to invest in his country.

Big card in Haiti Dec 18 (Fightnews.com) December 2, 2009

In a press conference at the plush Karibe Convention Center, Promoter Jacques Deschamps in partnership with Premium Boxing Promotions of Panama, announced an interesting international 8 bout card in Haiti on December 18th (at the same venue).

Helping in Haiti (The Advocate) December 2, 2009

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, of Indianapolis, left, and Dr. Tim Syperek, right, of Baton Rouge, visit with one of the patients they worked with on a recent trip to Haiti, to help with diabetes care.

Christmas in Haiti (Business Examiner) December 1, 2009

December is a time when most of us are busy bustling around for the Christmas holidays crossing gifts off our list, baking goodies and decorating our homes with wreaths and colourful lights. One local family has decided to use their time a little differently. The Leiding family has hopped on a plane destined for Haiti.

Jazz concert will benefit Winnetka church's trip to Haiti (Winnetka Talk) December 1, 2009

Sacred Heart Church in Winnetka will host an afternoon of jazz music this weekend, and proceeds will help send a group of local teens to Haiti for volunteer work.

Miami conference starts with focus on Haiti (Sun-Sentinel) November 30, 2009

Haiti's new prime minister will be the keynote speaker Tuesday night at the annual Miami Conference on the Caribbean, which gives special attention this year to the distressed nation recovering from back-to-back hurricanes.

ISU, IWU groups holding 'Hoops for Haiti' collection (The Pantagraph) December 1, 2009

A collection for new or used sneakers and basketballs is beingorganized to support “Hoops for Haiti,” a basketball missions tripbeing organized by Student-Athlete Advisory Councils from IllinoisState and Illinois Wesleyan.

Blessing Health Service nursing director returning to Haiti on third medical mission (Quincy Herald-Whig) November 30, 2009

Mike Vansteel says it is opportunities like a mission trip to Haiti in January that reaffirm his decision to be part of the medical profession.

Annville family runs to raise money for Haiti birth center (Lebanon Daily News) December 1, 2009

Millers adopted two children from the country.

In pictures (BBC News) December 1, 2009

Feeding Haiti's poor a year on from devastating storms

BBC Caribbean News

Caribbean urged to keep up HIV fight

Caribbean countries are being warned against complacency in its fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/

BBC Caribbean News in Brief

Uniform regional standards for importing food coming, more IMF funds for Grenada, and other stories.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/

The Commonwealth and the Caribbean

How important is the Commonwealth to the Caribbean? Is it still relevant?Have your say.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/

Commonwealth's relevance

Venezuela closes four banks

NPR World News

In Yemen, Animals Among The War's Displaced December 2, 2009

Towns and relief camps in the remote plains of northwestern Yemen are being inundated with families fleeing the country's civil war. The displaced mountain people, along with their precious livestock, are flowing into the area — and posing a public health risk.

Obama Gambles On Afghan Escalation December 2, 2009

By announcing plans to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, President Obama assumed political ownership of the war even as he set a timetable to begin the withdrawal in 18 months. Obama sought to persuade a skeptical American public that the Afghan conflict is still winnable.

South Africa's Zuma: We Shall Not Submit To AIDS December 1, 2009

On World AIDS Day, the president announced that the country will treat all HIV-positive babies and expand AIDS testing. His speech was viewed as a turning point for a nation where the previous administration distrusted drugs developed to keep AIDS patients alive and instead promoted garlic treatments.

Congress Watches Obama's Afghan Speech December 2, 2009

President Obama outlined his strategy for Afghanistan on Tuesday, announcing he was sending an addition 30,000 troops to the country. The decision comes at a difficult time for many congressional lawmakers who see the war as a no-win quagmire.

Excerpts From President's Speech December 2, 2009

A recap of President Obama's speech in which he said that the 30,000 additional troops for Afghanistan will deploy in the first part of 2010. He said he had asked U.S. allies in Afghanistan to back the effort with more troops, warning that global security was at stake. The president said the additional troops will allow the U.S. and its allies to begin […]

Seloney

Posted on November 8, 2009 by therogersinhaiti

Please pray for the family of our friend Seloney (a construction worker for the mission), the man on the left. Seloney died today and left behind his wife (a cook at the mission) and his children.

Seloney was a good man and friend and he will most definitely be missed.

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Miami Herald

Haiti seeking ways to facilitate investment December 2, 2009

In his first official visit to South Florida since becoming Haiti's prime minister, Jean-Max Bellerive said Tuesday that Haiti is working to lower fees needed to invest in his country.

UN urges equal treatment ahead of Haiti elections November 27, 2009

Haiti's U.N. peacekeeping mission urged local officials Friday to provide a justification for banning 17 political groups from participating in next year's legislative elections.

Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Trinidad is prelude to global climate talks November 27, 2009

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday to a wave of enthusiasm but also concern as some world leaders wonder if they can reach an agreement on climate change ahead of an upcoming international summit, and some in the Caribbean question whether they should remain tethered to the British monarch.

Haiti bans prominent party from 2010 election November 26, 2009

Haiti's electoral council has banned the influential party of exiled former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide from next year's legislative elections.

Haitian-American politicians make new push for power November 25, 2009

Haitian-American politicians from across the United States, eager to exert some influence over U.S. immigration laws, have forged an alliance in hopes of shaping legislation and policy toward Haiti.

In Dominica elections, party offers `the only vision' November 20, 2009

Caribbean voters living in the tiny island of Dominica will head to the polls on Dec. 18 for general elections, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced during a rally.

Miguel H. Díaz is first Hispanic to represent U.S. at Vatican November 20, 2009

Growth seen for Haiti, Guyana November 10, 2009

Haiti and Guyana are the two countries in the Caribbean that are expected to post positive growth this year, despite a global economic crisis that sent financial shock waves through the region.

Haiti prime minister nominee is a political survivor November 7, 2009

The Haitian Senate unanimously approved a longtime technocrat as prime minister Friday, hoping that a man with long ties to Haiti's political power brokers and the international community can lead this nation through its fifth change of cabinets in five years.

Dominican Republic town blames U.S. firm for birth defects November 6, 2009

ARROYO BARRIL, Dominican Republic -- Maximiliano Calcaño is 2 and was born with no arms. ``When I was pregnant, I was dizzy, vomiting and could barely walk,'' said Maximiliano's mother, Anajai Calcaño, 20. ``My tooth cracked and fell out. Then my baby was born like that, without arms. Nothing like that had ever happened here befo […]

AP World News

Obama answers troop question, but prompts others December 2, 2009

KABUL (AP) -- The much-anticipated new U.S. war strategy finally in hand, Afghans and U.S. troops on the ground began asking key questions Wednesday on the fate of the violence-battered nation: Can the Afghan government fight corruption and ready its forces to secure the nation? Can U.S. troops really start going home in July 2011?...

By HEIDI VOGT and DENIS GRAY

Iran releases 5 British sailors detained at sea December 2, 2009

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran released on Wednesday five British sailors who were detained last week when their 60-foot racing yacht drifted accidentally into Iran's Persian Gulf waters and was seized....

By ALI AKBAR DAREINI

Honduran lawmakers debate ousted leader's future December 2, 2009

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) -- Honduran lawmakers begin debating ousted President Manuel Zelaya's future Wednesday under pressure from much of the region to reinstate him or face more isolation despite a presidential election designed to end the crisis....

By ALEXANDRA OLSON

Marcos joins Pacquiao, Arroyo in run for Congress December 2, 2009

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos filed her candidacy for next year's congressional elections, joining the country's boxing champion and the outgoing president in the star-studded race for the lower house....

By HRVOJE HRANJSKI

Australia's Parliament defeats global warming bill December 2, 2009

SYDNEY (AP) -- Australia's plans for an emissions trading system to combat global warming were scuttled Wednesday in Parliament, handing a defeat to a government that had hoped to set an example at international climate change talks next week....

By ROHAN SULLIVAN

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