Haiti Election Results Delayed

Results were supposed to be announced tomorrow, but they have been pushed back unitl April 16. Charges of fraud and other irregularities have slowed the vote counting.

Haiti's presidential election results delayed by fraud

'Baby Doc' Duvalier Leaves Hospital

Baby Doc was released from the hospital yesterday. He was escorted back to his house where he is under house arrest. No word on his condition other than a friend saying he's, okay.

'Baby Doc' Duvalier leaves hospital in Haiti
Photo: AFP

New Technologies Being Used in Disaster Relief

I used Facebook to let my friends and family know I was okay after the earthquake.

Now, UN released a major report on how new technologies can be used in responding to disasters. The article contains a lot of information and a link to the complete report.

REPORT ON HARNESSING NEW TECHNOLOGIES RESPONDS TO A NEW ERA IN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

Aristide and the Elections

Here's an interesting look into the return of Aristide and the ongoing election saga in Haiti.
Haiti's movement from below endures
Photo credit: Wadner Pierre

'Quantum Leap' Needed to Overcome Poverty

Some debts have been cancelled and more loans distributed to needed projects in Haiti by the IDB.

"The IDB is focusing on six priority areas of Haiti's Action Plan for National Recovery and Development: education, water and sanitation, transportation, energy, agriculture and private sector development. The Bank plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in each of these sectors over the next five years, with special attention to strengthening the institutional capacity of Haitian public sector agencies."

Haiti - Reconstruction : The IDB with Haiti to avoid stagnation

Earthquake in Myanmar

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the country of Myanmar on Thursday. Death toll stands at 74 with more than a hundred injured.

Aftershocks Continue in Myanmar

Aid to Haiti's Textiles?

Some in the US government appear to be trying to jump start the Haitian textile industry. Though, many challenges still remain.

U.S. lawmakers eye assistance for Dominican-Haiti textile industries

OAS Response to Haiti's Elections

The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) responds to Sunday's elections in Haiti. The outcome has yet to be determined.

OAS Secretary General Welcomes Normalcy during Haitian Voting

Jean-Claude Duvalier Taken to Hospital

Baby Doc Duvalier was hospitalized after complaining of stomach pain. The former dictator has been charged in connection with the murder of more than 30,000 people and the theft of nearly $800 million dollars. He remains in the the hospital.

Jean-Claude Duvalier taken to Haiti hospital after falling ill

Photo from the article.

Election Update

Some news on the election. Most observers are happy with the elections, but the people remain concerned. The results won't be known for some time.

US sees encouraging signs in Haiti elections

Photo from the article.

The Shaking Earth...

A new feature I'll be posting each week is about earthquakes around the world.

Here's a link to the USGS detailing recent quakes:
Latest Earthquakes in the World - Past 7 days

Closed circuit television footage from the Haiti quake of the Presidential Palace collapse. Be warned it is distrubing.

Two tsunami videos from Japan.

Adoption: Haiti vs. Japan

Haiti and Japan could not be more different when it comes to how they will respnd to disaster. The foremost difference is that Japan can actually respond. If you were wondering about adoptions know that inquiries into adoption in Japan are being turned away.

Foreigners Looking to Adopt Japanese Earthquake Orphans Need Not Apply
Photo from the article.

Wyclef 'Grazed'

Reports now say Wyclef Jean was only grazed by a bullet. The singer has come forward and commented on the incident.

Wyclef Jean 'grazed by a bullet' in Haiti
Photo credit unknown.

What does Aristide's Return Mean?

Here's a closer look into the politics of Aristide's return to Haiti. Certainly it is a complex and touchy situation. But as always, it seems the people will be the losers.

Titid Time
Photo from the article.

Why Can't We Predict the Next Big Quake?

Why can't we predict earthquakes? Why are we so helpless when it comes to one of the greatest disasters we face? An expert helps explain some of the forces at work and why prediction is so difficult.

Why can't we predict the next big quake?
Photo from the article.

Aristide Returns to Haiti

Ousted president Jean-Bertrand Aristide returned to Haiti on Friday, March 18th. His return only adds confusion to an already reeling Haiti. No one knows exactly what he is doing or how his return will effect the March 20th elections.

His return caused massive crowds and demonstrations.

Wyclef Jean Shot?

Popular singer and once presidential candidate Wyclef Jean was shot in the hand over the weekend. Or was he? Now reports are saying he was cut by broken glass.

Wyclef Jean Shot During Political Rally in Haiti
Photo from the article.

Jean tried running for president, but was not allowed because to the five-year resident requirement. The video below was released at the time.

Can the President Lead?

Will the person elected Haiti's next president be able to cope with the challenges that face the nation? Will the president honestly serve the people or is the task impossible?

Haiti elects new president for Herculean task
Photo from the article.

Haiti Elections 3-20-11

The election for Haiti's next president was held yesterday a month and a half after he should have been in office.

As Haitians await results of election, UN calls for calm and restraint
Photo from article.

Japan Earthquake

‎8.9 Earthquake in Japan. Rampant fires, explosions. Massive tsunamis. Giant whirlpool. Dam breaks. Nuclear reactor not cooling. Human toll: unknown.

Please pray for the people in Japan

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging." Ps. 46:1-3

Remember everything in this world will pass away.

Cholera Update

Almost a forgotten new story Cholera in Haiti is a terrible problem. Here's more efforts there and the progress being made.

Battling cholera in Haiti
Photo from the article.

More Projects Announced by the IHRC

The IHRC has announced more projects and the release of millions of dollars. Projects include: hospitals, housing and infrastructure.

Haiti - Reconstruction : $255MM for 13 new projects

Haiti Reconstruction Fund: US$ 187 million for rebuilding lives and livelihoods