http://my.haitianite.com/rss/Blogs http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_16/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_16/ A weekslong feud between two of Haiti's top lawmen ended this week with the abrupt resignation of the country's top prosecutor. Just days after declaring in a press conference that the only way he would leave his post as Port-au-Prince district attorney is if he were fired, Claudy Gassant handed in his resignation late Monday. He confirmed his resignation in an e-mail to The Miami Herald on Tuesday, but declined further comment. The resignation was the final episode of a melodrama between Gassant -- the man tasked by Haitian President René Préval with rooting out corruption -- and Petionville Police Commissioner Frantz Georges. The story featured a high-profile cast of characters including President Préval, making a brief cameo as the referee forced to temper outsized egos. The scenes revolved around exclusive summer beach bashes and a congested Port-au-Prince street. And the plot included a police chase, allegations of kidnapping and a disputed slap in the men's bathroom. The supporting cast included the owner of a security firm -- a close friend of the police chief who has given protection to everyone from international hip-hop stars to foreign diplomats -- and a former journalist who now handles media for the president. The opening scene took place on a July weekend at the Ayiti Men Konpa Festival when Gassant and a security guard got into an argument after Gassant was refused re-entry into the party. It ended with Gassant ordering a gun check at the konpa concert and jailing security firm owner Fayed Esper on charges of having an illegal firearm. Days later, police issued a bulletin on a car involved in an alleged kidnapping. They were patrolling the streets of Delma district in Port-au-Prince when they spotted an SUV fitting the description of the vehicle. Gassant and Assad Volcy, who handles media for Préval, were having a drink together at a popular hangout spot when Volcy reportedly received a call about the police chase involving his car. According to press reports, the car was abandoned but not before the alleged suspects threw out a gun. Gassant arrived at the scene and egos collided between him and Commissioner Georges. When police attempted to tow Volcy's car, Gassant intervened. At some point, there was another standoff -- this time involving Georges and two of Gassant's prosecutors. Gassant later accused Georges of kidnapping his prosecutors. Gassant then took to the radio to publicly defend Volcy and hinted that police were out for revenge for the arrest of Esper, the security firm owner who was jailed at the konpa festival a couple days earlier. On Aug. 2, another Gassant-Georges flare-up: T-Vice, a popular konpa band, performed for a beach party at the Club Indigo resort. Gassant and Georges were both in the bathroom. Georges' version: He went to say hello to Gassant and as he was reaching out for a handshake, Gassant slapped him. Gassant's version: Georges was taunting him. He told Georges he was ''being unreasonable,'' and refused to shake his hand. Georges then brutally grabbed his arm to force the handshake. Gassant claims he only defended himself and did not slap him. As the Haitian press reveled in this new ''Affaire Gassant,'' the chief prosecutor issued an arrest warrant against Georges, accusing him of ''kidnapping'' his two prosecutors for two hours the week before. Just hours later, Georges' lawyer announced that he had filed a complaint against Gassant for hitting his client. Gassant was summoned to appear in court in the city of St. Marc. He refused, handing in his resignation letter instead. 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The album entitled “Just a Man” was released in March 2008 and is available for download on iTune, CD Baby, Fnac, Myspace and other brick and mortal and online stores.PORT AU PRINCE, HaÏti, July 24 (HM Ent.) – Hip-Hop and Reggae artists Dr. Zoe, Mistah Guich’ and Ky-Mani Marley, the only child of table tennis champion Anita Belnavis and reggae icon Bob Marley are set to perform a concert at Champs De Mars in Port-Au-Prince, HaÏti. The concert is aimed at improving HaÏti's Public Works Program.HaÏti’s Rap Kreyol and Ragga Fest is scheduled on Saturday, August 9th, 2008 (rain or shine) and was created by Zoe Entertainment, Inc. to help support the country’s public works program mission to clean up city streets throughout the island. Festival organizers, sponsors and collaborators alike feel that this is a great time for all HaÏtian people all over the world to take interest in HaÏti, as the country has been showing slow but steady progress in improved safety record and growing appeal as a tourist destination.Other then Ky-Many Marley, Dr. Zoe and Mistah Guich’, many artists like Kiko of Tru Rasta, Mystik 703 and others will be performing and sharing the stage in harmony to show the world that HaÏti is on course to rebuild its stature in the Caribbean; but most of all, history is being made by a new generation of artists within the new genera of music Franco-American Hip-Hop, Rap Kreyol and Ragga; as they are taking a leadership role in social responsibility unlike previous artists before their time by becoming Ambassadors for HaÏti throughout the world, and that, in itself, is a reason for celebration.A couple of days prior to the concert, Ky-Many Marley, Dr. Zoe and Mistah Guich’ plan to appear in local radio and television stations, to promote the Festival and to bring awareness to the existing conditions of the streets and beaches in HaÏti and to urge the public to take care of our streets and waterfronts as they are the face of our nation.What people are saying about MISTAH GUICH’:“… Le Nouveau Wyclef Francais” Logane, Talk Show Host, Tropique FM“… l’originalité et la fraîcheur de la musique de Mistah Guich ’ n’ont de cesse de me surprendre” Nago Seck, Musicologue, La Locale TV“C’est un artiste prometteur avec beaucoup de potentiel. J’ai hâte de voir son album dans les bacs. ” Ohan Maras, Le Mandunga, France###If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview with MISTAH GUICH’, please contact:USA/CANADA: Lydje Lahens +857-294-3772llahens@hidoeusman-ent.comFRANCE: Mirlene Lemorin +33-6-60578700mlemorin@hideousman-ent.comFAX: +617-507-2407HIDEOUSMAN ENTERTAINMENTWWW.HIDEOUSMAN-ENT.COM | WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MISTERGUICH© 2008 Hideousman Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:07:30 -0400 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_14/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_14/ Have I ever seen a solar eclipse? Our stars perfectly aligned, the rising of the morning star, combining our signs, the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon Between it and a point on the earth, The means of turning science into poetry Is the kind of effect you have on me The line between you and I, taking a glimpse And gleam into your smile and eyes, I have witnessed the most beautiful eclipse Copyright ©2008 Ralph Figaro Fri, 23 May 2008 21:05:55 -0400 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_13/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_13/   Let Us Begin Where We First Began For Fifi Calixte & Yumi, eternal love Let's begin from the place our love began, in EdenOur Creator split an atom, multiplied us by twoOur love was true; you stared into my eyes, it became darkBut my love was bright, I saw the stars inside your eyesI witnessed paradise, let's begin where we left offIn love, hand in hand and looking towards aboveLiving only for my companionship, I bend down to my kneesSo she can be worshipped, through hardship, deeper growsOur relationship, deepening and opening our friendshipLet's begin where we first began, the place before we sinnedI was a king without a soul, pulled from my ribSo I would not lose control, in the garden where our loveWas to unfold, between us, when our nucleus came togetherAnd made us one, completing each other, making us wholeThe stage was set since the beginning, where the greatestLove story was to be told; let's begin where we first beganIn the places most unknown, let's begin from inside our souls Copyright ©2007 by Ralph Figaro Thu, 22 May 2008 16:05:33 -0400 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_12/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_12/ My name is Internet, I do business online and my favorite business stream of income is google adsense.  You visit my sites to learn how I do it. http://www.archivex-ht.com / Archivex Haiti is about Haiti News and Happenings. We have the biggest online Article directory in the caribbean. You want do research on particular topic that the site to visit. You can go directly to http://www.archivex-ht.com/articles/ To learn to do business online visit my business site http://www.gestbiz.com . If you feel ready to start click here http://www.baillynetwork.com/btus/?alt6   Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:02:05 -0500 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_11/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_11/   Sir Richard Branson was born in Surrey in the UK and has since become one of the richest men alive. He is Chairman of the Virgin Group and has earned a huge amount of money with his business ventures. This money has been spent in many ways and he has been known to found charity organisations in South Africa. However, he hasn’t held back in extreme purchases. He went on holiday to the Caribbean 25 years or so a go and fell in love with a small island which he subsequently bought for himself. The islands visitors include, George Michael, Michael Douglas, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Prince Charles. This is no place for the average earner, it is rented out as a whole to each family that visits except when they have “celebration weeks” where the island is rented to more than one family at a time. You can imagine that it is probably not in the average person’s price range.Branson has been involved in several world record attempts, the most famous probably being when he tried to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the quickest time possible. In 1991, Branson also crossed the Pacific Ocean from Japan to Arctic Canada breaking all previous records, reaching speeds of up to 245mph in a balloon. He married Joan Templeman in 1989 and has two children, Holly and Sam. He was knighted in 1999 for "services to entrepreneurship". He has been ranked in 2007's Time Magazine for the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is definitely someone to envy due to his business expertise and millions of dollars. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:02:36 -0500 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_10/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_10/  Curtis Jackson was born in New York City in 1975. He is better known by his stage name “50 Cent” and is one of the best selling rappers in the world. Both his albums “Get Rich or Die Trying” and “The Massacre” are multi-platinum selling records and have brought him great success.However, he hasn’t always lived the highlife. At the age of 12 he started drug dealing and in the year 2000 was shot nine times even though he had left the world of drug dealing to pursue a rap career. Famous rapper Eminem is responsible for a lot of his success, having spotted him in 2002 and signed him to Interscope Records. Since then he has had a lot of success and as usual with celebrities a lot of success means a lot of money.He has a son who lives in Long Island and recently put his $18.5 million house up for sale in Connecticut in order to move nearer to his son who lives with his ex-girlfriend.In October 2007, 50 Cent was honored with a key to the city in Bridgeport, Connecticut.My favorite of his purchases is the home theatre he owned that was shown on MTV Cribs recently. It would be great to have your own home theatre and because of his success he has been able to have one. The dark interior and massive wide screen definitely creates the perfect cinema experience. He has been criticized in the past for being coarse and involved in dangerous circles, but putting that aside I would still love to have his lifestyle. Sat, 9 Feb 2008 13:02:38 -0500 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_9/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_9/  David Beckham was born in Leytonstone, England in 1975. He made his first appearance as a football player in 1992 with Manchester United and signed his first professional contract shortly after.He is well known across the world and has a huge fan base. He is an international super star and is reported to earn a ridiculous $200 per second.   Having money that we can only dream of has of course meant he can buy fantastic houses, cars and gadgets. My favourite of his purchases has to be his cars. They may not be to everyone’s taste but they definitely show off his earnings.His car collection includes and Aston Martin DB7, a Bentley Continental GT, a BMW X5 and a Ferrari 550 Maranello and let me tell you these won’t be the basic models.Earning money like he does will guarantee a top of the range option for each and every car. One of his most expensive cars is a Lamborghini Gallardo which he purchased for no less than $206,400 (£110,000). The football star married Victoria Adams (previously “posh spice” from the Spice Girls) in Ireland in 2004. The couple has 3 children and the family has recently purchased an Italian villa worth an estimated $22 million in a private gated community in Beverley Hills, California. David Beckham is now signed with the LA Galaxy with a five year contract that was effective 1 July 2007 and is living in Beverley Hills permanently.He is the number one footballer in many people’s eyes and has a lifestyle that most people would kill for.   Thu, 7 Feb 2008 00:02:28 -0500 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_8/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_8/ Michael Jackson is the King of Pop. Born in 1958, debuting at just aged 5 years old in The Jackson Five Michael Jackson has got to be the number one music artist of all time. He is known world wide and has so many hits that his greatest hits album holds no less than 13 number one singles.His finances are a little confusing as he owns various music and real estate assets worth as much as $600 million but is still in financial trouble. He has several loans that are in total over $200. However, it’s not hard to understand why when he owns his own theme park and large estates and buys his way into the rights and ownerships of several music catalogs. One of my favorite purchases of his was when he bought Bubbles, a chimpanzee. The chimp was originally from a cancer research clinic in Texas but went to live with Michael in California in 1985. In 1988 Michael hired Jeff Koons (a well known artist) to sculpt a gold statue of Michael and Bubbles. It is the most valuable sculpture created by any artist and is life size and gold plated. It sold at auction in 1991 for a staggering $5,600,000. Michael Jackson is well known for his charity work and started his work in 1981 by going on tour to raise a massive $100,000 for Atlanta’s Children Foundation. Since then Michael has been actively involved in raising money and support for 39 charities.So not only does he go for expensive and outlandish purchases, he is very generous with his money helping organizations and charities worldwide. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:02:48 -0500 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_7/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_7/   John Travolta was born in 1954 in the state of New Jersey. He is well known for his roles in films such as Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction and of course Grease. He is a brilliant actor and has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the acting world. He made his millions by acting and dancing his way to the top. He has spent his money well for the most part, but has bought some extremely expensive items. My favourite of his items is his airport.   John Travolta is a trained pilot and owns five aeroplanes. He named one of his planes after his children Jett and Ella. His estate in Florida is worth $4.9 million and has a runway that leads right to his front door. He acts as a good will ambassador for Qantas airlines whenever he flies, due to the Qantas logo being on all his planes. He not only has planes but has his own airport, now that is what you call spending money.   John Travolta married in 1991 to Kelly Preston who is also an actress. He has two children, a son named Jetta and a daughter named Ella Bleu. He is known for being a family man and clearly cares for his family. He has been a follower of Scientology since 1975 and has created a lot of publicity for the religion along with Tom Cruise and other celebrities who are followers. John Travolta has had a lot of success and has definitely spent his money on some extreme things. His airport and aeroplanes are definitely my favourite amongst them. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:01:44 -0500 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_6/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_6/    Bill Gate’s was born in Seattle in 1955 and recent estimates put his net worth at over $56 billion dollars. He found his fortunes as a software executive and is the Chairman of Microsoft. He is married to Melinda French and has been since 1994. His large amount of money has meant he can afford to buy some seriously high tech gadgets. I think out of all the expensive items he owns his cars are the best.His property is something to be proud of as well, it is in Washington, rumored to be worth around $125 million dollars. It took seven years to build and is a 40,000-square-foot mansion. He isn’t entirely selfish; He set up a foundation in 2000 in order to donate regularly to charitable organizations and scientific research programs. The foundation has donated grants for scholarships, aids prevention and other diseases in third world countries.     He is and has always been an extremely good business man. Although he is admired by many people he has been criticized several times for his business tactics being anti-competitive.  Bill Gates has been ranked as the richest man in the world from 1995 to 2007. He has been known to say that he actually dislikes being the richest man in the world due to the attention that comes with it. He is surely one of the most envied people on the planet.  With all his millions of dollars and fantastically elaborate belongings it’s hard not to be jealous.   Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:01:38 -0500 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_5/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_5/ What I would do to say that this was my man!  Johnny Depp, born in Kentucky in 1963, has been a successful actor since his debut in 1984. He is a sought after star and is very well known across the world. He has been known to be a bit of a rebel having been arrested several times for either wrecking a hotel room or fighting with paparazzi. Johnny has always been a big fan of music and is a guitar player. He recently starred in Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End along side Keith Richards who played his father. In the behind the scenes extra footage you could tell he was thrilled to be working along side one of his heroes.Johnny Depp owns a 45 acre island in the Bahamas and has achieved a high amount of success in his acting life. He has been nominated for several Golden Globes and Academy Awards and regularly wins awards that prove his greatness. He has recently been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his latest film Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Let’s hope he gets it!His lifestyle is one that people would kill for due to the fabulous parties, amazing film sets and locations and of course the millions of dollars. He is surely one of the best looking and successful men in Hollywood and I would certainly be proud if he was the man on my arm at an award show or any red carpet event. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:01:18 -0500 http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_4/ http://my.haitianite.com/rss/link_blogs/id_4/ One thing I’ve always thought about is to have the ability to go where I want when I want. For example if I wanted to go to Rome or Paris for the weekend I would have to shove those thoughts to the back of my mind because it just isn’t going to happen in my life at the moment! Whereas if you were rich or a celebrity you could just pop off to Paris for the weekend and not have to worry about if you could afford it or if you were going to have enough time. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I am aware that celebrities are very busy people and millionaires obviously work to make their money but the millionaires who have inherited money can just pop off at the drop of a hat or if they’ve already made their millions they probably don’t work anymore. Makes me wonder if they stop to think how lucky they are.  I would love to be able to just take a break from the real world and fly to an island somewhere to relax and have a nice beach dinner or something. I saw a picture of a resort where George Clooney has a place and it made me so jealous! I’m not normally a jealous person but how I would love to have a little apartment in some hot country where I could go to at a moments notice. I’m interested to know if it’s just me that’s jealous or if I’m on my own here! 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