Wednesday 8th September, 2010
Haiti's earthquake similar but deadlier
Researchers have explained why Canterbury escaped with no loss of life and little damage compared with the devastation in Haiti. Nearly a week on, comparisons are being made because both quakes had a...
OCP Aids in Rebuilding the Spiritual Lives of Haitian Earthquake Victims
Christian Newswire / -- It has been nearly 9 months since a devastating earthquake rocked the small nation of Haiti; however, OCP continues to offer support with its donation of the Haitian Creole-...
US Sex Offenders See Sanctuary in Caribbean Sun
Filed at 12:33 p.m. ET SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Jeffrey Allen Weathers moved from Alaska to an oceanfront apartment in the Caribbean, but his new neighbors soon suspected the heavyset American h...
Royal Caribbean Cruises names exec for Mexico
Miami HeraldRoyal Caribbean Cruises has appointed Gabriela Gonzalez Saul as the managing director for its Mexican operations, the cruise company said Wednesday. Gonzalez Saul will head the new office, set to open...
Non-Profit competes to fund scholarships for Dominican, Haitian youth
Dominican TodaySanto Domingo.- Yspaniola Incorporated was founded as a non-profit in 2009 with the mission to end the marginalization of impoverished batey communities in the Dominican Republic. Yspaniola’s latest...
The Plight of Haiti’s Women
General SourcesFINDING STRENGTH: Life after the earthquake in Haiti is challenging for women, who often become victims of sexual and home violence in the makeshift camps. Some women have access to support programs, ...
The Global Orphan Project Presents the Inaugural Five-Stage Tour d'Haiti Cycling Event
Market WireKANSAS CITY, MO and PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI--(Marketwire - September 8, 2010) - The Global Orphan Project is pleased to announce the inaugural Tour d'Haiti, a five-day cycling event which will raise awa...
BBC Caribbean News in Brief
BBC CaribbeanA delegation of Caribbean tourism representatives will wrap up talks with British officials on Wednesday, over planned increase to the UK's air passenger tax.
Jadestone's New Liar's Dice Brings Caribbean Excitement
24 / 7 Press ReleaseJadestone Networks, the Nordic based owner and operator of multiplayer gaming networks GamArena and DiceArena, announced today that its new multiplayer game Liar's Dice is now live and open for player...
'Makes all of us smile'
General SourcesHaitian toddler's medical progressIf her progress continues, Mirlande Felime could undergo the final surgery next month to correct a congenital digestive tract defect. Nearly all her life, Mirlande Fe...
HILLSBOROUGH: Church group connects with children in Haiti
General SourcesHillsborough resident Alena D’Auria was one of the members of a New Brunswick church group that spent time in Haiti repairing houses and an orphanage this summer.
Two Haitians sentenced in migrant-smuggling case
Miami HeraldTwo Haitian men have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison sentences for their roles in last year's disastrous smuggling operation that cost nine Haitians their lives. Jimmy Metellus, 34, was sente...
Haiti quake survivor returns home after 6 months
The Seattle TimesHalf-buried in rubble, Bazelais Suy struggled to breathe - a dead woman lay on his chest. He knew he had to get her off, fast. Because he could still move his arms, he somehow managed to remove his be...
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