Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Mud up to their ankles and a steady rain falling on their tents, residents of Haiti’s earthquake camps ignored warnings to leave their makeshift homes as Hurricane Tomas bore down on their deforested and flood-prone nation early Friday. Tomas’ maximum sustained winds were near 80 mph (130 kph) Friday, said the U.S. […]

The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the cancellation of Haiti’s outstanding debt of $484 million with the IDB, after receiving a $204 million advance contribution from the United States to the Bank’s soft loan window, the Fund for Special Operations (FSO).

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Nearly nine months after the earthquake, more than a million Haitians still live on the streets between piles of rubble. One reason: Not a cent of the $1.15 billion the U.S. promised for rebuilding has arrived.

According to AfaceAface, singer and producer, Wyclef Jean was hospitalized for fatigue in New Jersey last night. Haitianbeatz.con has reported that Wyclef was suffering from extreme headaches and was exhausted due to travel. RELATED STORIES Wyclef Jean Officially Ends Presidential Run Wyclef Jean Records Song Against Haitian Official Who Rejected Candidacy http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js

Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean announced Tuesday he is officially ending his bid to become president of Haiti.

From the dusty rock mounds lining the streets to a National Palace that looks like it’s vomiting concrete from its core, rubble is one of the most visible reminders of Haiti’s devastating earthquake.

Though its roots are in Trinidad and Tobago, the West Indian American Day Carnival Parade has always been an all-inclusive Caribbean affair, and this year, Haiti’s going to get some special attention, according to carnival spokeswoman Jean Alexander.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean has a new song blasting Haitian officials for rejecting his presidential bid.

Haitian musician Wyclef Jean, who is looking towards a political career, has learned he can't appeal a decision that has restricted him from taking part in his native Haiti's presidential race later this year.

Wyclef Jean is lashing out at the country he wants to lead.

Singer Wyclef Jean’s attempt to run as Haiti’s president has ended after election officials disqualified his candidacy.