Tuesday, 17 April 2012 00:00

BOSTON, MA – Despite being still in production, We Love You Anne, the eagerly awaited follow-up to Tonton Bicha's 2003 hit comedy I Love You Anne, won a slew of awards at the first annual Haitian Movie Awards held in Boston.

The movie, which has yet to officially hit theaters, took home every award it was nominated for at the star-studded gala.

Friday, 13 April 2012 00:00

SANTO DOMINGO, DR – Citing an increasingly frustrating and polarizing political climate in Port-au-Prince, the masterminds behind an alleged coup d'état plot announced Friday that they have called off plans to overthrow President Michel Martelly.

"It is with heavy regret we announce that our plot to bring down the Martelly administration has been cancelled indefinitely," a statement from the masterminds read in part. "In the end, we came to realize how excruciatingly difficult it would be to work with Parliament."

Thursday, 12 April 2012 00:00

WASHINGTON, DC – In its latest effort to dramatically shrink the illegal population, the United States has launched a major marketing push designed to promote Canada as a more appealing choice to undocumented migrants.

"We are pleased to kick off this campaign," said Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano at a press conference. "Our aim is to inform as many unauthorized residents as possible that Canada is a much better country to be and live in."

Tuesday, 10 April 2012 00:00

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Sources at the National Palace confirmed that the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) leaders met privately with President Michel Martelly and lawmakers, offering to watch over Haiti's exotic beaches after its mandate expires in October.

"We have opened the doors to talks," said Mariano Fernandez Amunategui the head of MINUSTAH, a peacekeeping mission that has been in operation in Haiti since 2004. "As soon as our mandate ends, our forces are ready to help protect Haiti's coastline, notably its spectacular sandy beaches."

Wednesday, 04 April 2012 00:00

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Although the opposition plans to block all of his legislative agenda, Laurent Lamothe told reporters that he is nonetheless "beyond thrilled" to serve as Haiti's next prime minister.

"I cannot tell you how excited I am," Lamothe, who will not complete any of his key domestic programs due to constant parliament obstruction, told a dozen reporters who gathered to hear him speak. "If ratified, I'm eager to help my country overcome one of the most difficult periods in its history."