300,000 Capois have access to drinking water

English translation:

Haiti: Facing a serious problem of drinking water, 300,000 inhabitants of Cap Haitien will be of water in their taps next September if Gretco, the firm carrying out the work to deliver the goods as expected. Men and machines working in the neighborhood of Bel Air to build a reservoir storage capacity of 595,000 gallons. It is planned to build another reservoir of similar capacity, after the destruction of the old metal become obsolete. Located a stone's throw from each other the two reservoirs will be connected to better fed.

"The idea is to construct two tanks to distribute potable water lde in the city. They will be interconnected. With a capacity of 4,500 cubic meters installed, some 300,000 people will have access to drinking water, "said Michael De Lanndsheer responsible for the technical implementation unit in the Ministry of Finance. The proposed rehabilitation of basic economic infrastructure is funded to the tune of U.S. $ 1.6 million by the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB), the funds of the countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) the Canadian International Development Agency and the State of Haiti.

The first tank will be in service by September 2010. The project is managed by the Technical Unit under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (MTPTC) is the master developer.

"For a long boreholes located in the Plaine du Nord in the city of Balan did not work. Only sources of gravity fed the northern Gaza city. The projects have helped to repair the pumping stations and equipping them, "said Mr. De Lanndsheer. He said he had become a necessity to achieve the extension of distribution network in areas with high population density such as Fort St. Michael and Petite Anse. The two tanks one of which is in advanced construction phase must be able to respond to fluctuations in demand in Cape Haitien.


The old water tank located in Bel Air, a neighborhood that overlooks the southern part of Haiti's second city, is plagued by corrosion according to experts. It is envisaged the construction of valve chambers and the keeper's house, the whole being fenced to ensure optimal protection of new infrastructure.

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Happy 15th Aniniversary!

Police National D'Haiti



Welcoming the President of the Republic during the ceremony





The Director General of the HNP, Mario Andresol

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The HNP, a real melting pot

English translation:
To mark the 15th anniversary of the HNP, a mass of thanksgiving was sung at the Police Academy June 12, 2010 in the presence of high command and several units of the HNP. On this occasion, the Director General of this institution, Mario Andresol, said that security forces on which rest the hopes of an entire population safe and stable country now consitutes a true melting pot.


Haiti: Established in 1995 in a difficult socio-political context, with the mission to maintain order in general and to lend support to the implementation of decisions taken by the constituted authorities. The National Police of Haiti (PNH) has just celebrated its 15 year history.

This institution has, over the past 15 years, had some good sizes and decadence, because it has not always received all the necessary framework to flourish, and especially because it has often been heavily infiltrated by individuals with different agendas.

During a Mass celebrated by Bishop Pierre André Dumas, the celebrant in the homily for the occasion, said that the High General Staff of the National Police, in recent years brought both new blood but also an approach innovative, making the local police, to serve the citizens any activity that has taken root and has yielded very positive results.

"The commemoration of its 15 clusters should enable the HNP to define its future through a stronger proximity with people," said Bishop Dumas in the presence of President Rene Preval and his wife, the high command and several units of the HNP, etc..

In addition, Bishop Dumas took the opportunity to commend the police who, despite their limited economic means, continue to offer the best of themselves by ensuring the maintenance of public order.

"These 15 years represent the age of growth and the renewal. They are the quintessence of the values of discipline and dedication that characterize this internal security force which you proud. For this, I invite you to be men and women caring and dedicated to serving the people, "he said, adding that the police are called to bring order, but also to establish a climate of trust and remain faithful to their mission is to protect and serve.

For his part, Director General of the HNP, Mario Andresol, said that nothing would permit the HNP to celebrate his 15 years in these difficult times and troubling that the Haitian people live five months after the devastating disaster that has severely ravaged the country. "We're in this time the tears continue to flow. The national police mourned by 79 police officers were mown during the earthquake. 253 agents are not available and 50 others have so far made no sign of presence, "he added.

According to him, despite everything, we must continue to work to restructure and reorganize the national police force by providing all information necessary for its processing so that it can meet the international standard for modern fonts, because the HNP is now a real crucible security and stability in the country.

He estimated that there are still countries in the copies of Haitians who have not sold their souls and their beliefs, despite the difficulties the country has experienced the earthquake. He later added: "The HNP, the only force currently available to the Republic of arrrache work-up to provide daily work enjoyable and the people must cooperate with it to better respond to the dangers."

Thus, the Minister of Social Affairs, Yves crystalline ensuring the interim Minister of Justice, meanwhile, insisted that the HNP is not just a police force to intervene or a high-tech unit but first and foremost a community that had until 12 January 9700 police and is now reduced to 9,420 men and women united by the same spirit of service and driven by the same sense of duty. "It may be noted, inter alia, significant progress in terms of increasing the size of the HNP. Of nearly 7,000 police officers in the early launching of the reform, the size of the HNP now amounts more than 9420 members. Added to this is the 900 cadets currently in training at the Police Academy, "he said.

Finally, the Minister recalled that crystalline during the past 15 years, this family had also suffered the loss. By being worthy of their motto "to serve without fail, some of them have been to sacrifice. This day has been for the police an opportunity to honor the memory of their fallen colleagues during the earthquake of January 12.


Amos Cinci
mcincir@lenouvelliste.com

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The North Pole chosen as development by the government

At least four agreements of public / private partnerships have been signed at the weekend elapsed between the government and the business sector in the north.

These agreements provide funding for major infrastructure projects in the far north of the country. They were signed by Finance Minister Ronald Baudin who toured the weekend.

According to the Minister of Economy and Finance, Ronald Baudin, the northern department has been retained by the Government to make these projects because of certain assets at its disposal: its historical and cultural world and its seaside resorts high quality.

Mr. Baudin said that the airport will be expanded Cap Haitian with funding from the Venezuelan government.

In addition, he noted that the government will strengthen local governance and management capacity of technical services for various municipalities of Cap Haitian.

Also according to the general treasurer of the Republic, several sections of road will be rehabilitated and the largest public hospital from Cape Haitian to be renovated as part of these projects.

He said that many projects are running and some are nearing completion.

Furthermore, the Minister said that feasibility studies are currently underway for the establishment of an industrial park in the Cape Haitian.

The far north was not affected by the earthquake of January 12. However it is and remains exposed to a major earthquake could cause considerable damage if provisions are not implemented by the Haitian state.

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The axis-Labadie Acul North Citadel progresses

Haiti: Minister of Economy and Finance, Ronald Baudin and vice president of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL), John Weis signed four contracts, Friday, June 11, 2010, the Company's website at Labadie Nord (Solano ) in the presence of Tourism Minister Patrick Delatour. These contracts include the management of the wharf by a company, the Company's operating platform, the collection and disbursement of revenues generated by the platform (amendment of a previous agreement) and a recognition of state debts to RCCL for the money advanced during construction of the wharf. At the end of the first board of directors of the Company Ronald Baudin announced the construction of road connecting Labadie Milot through Acul North.

Long criticized government authorities, the profits generated by the site Labadie not used enough in the community area. Baudin Minister made the announcement during the first board of directors of the company's operating platform held the same day at Labadie. "We decided that some of the fees is allocated to the village of Labadie, has informed the Minister of Finance said that the authorities will agree to have the Department of Justice to open two substations at Labadie.

It is also planned network ranger to fight against environmental degradation in the area still retains a paradise setting. "With the ability to receive more than one million tourists a year, we look for other cruise ships to dock in the beautiful Bay of Acul," said Mr Baudin in mind that registration Historical Park the Citadel in the destination of Labadie has been discussed.

To do this, the tourists who visit the site soon visit Labadie Cap Haitien and the Citadelle Henry. Thus, two roads will be built. That which connects Cape Haitien site Labadie along the road from the Bay of Acul du Nord-Milot. Rehabilitation work of the Cape Route / Milot are already underway, we have found locally. Eventually noted by Tourism Minister Patrick Delatour, the proposed mesh road initiated by the government aims to develop tourism in Haiti.

The management report presented by the wharf vice president of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has assessed more than three million dollars in royalties paid to the Haitian State.

Maryse Penette Kedar, president of the company's operating platform recalled the journey to get to the signing of contracts, an important step, she said, the partnership between the two parties. For his part John Weis seems to be reassuring by saying that healthy relationships with the Haitian State RCCL portends a bright future for both parties.

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Announced end of the "Republic of Port-au-Prince"?

English:

On tour in the Northern Department to visit the government's plans, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Ronald Baudin, announced the imminent end of the "Republic of Port-au-Prince."


Haiti: "More than ever we have broken with the Republic of Port-au-Prince to have a balanced development of the country. These words of the Minister of Economy and Finance, Ronald Baudin, have fueled a lively debate in the conference room of the hotel du roi Christophe, where were gathered the members of Civil Society of North representatives World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB).

"The regions are the solution of the crisis left by the earthquake of 12 January," said Minister of Economy and Finance, who has had to call his cool to calm some minds who attended a Friday, January 11 talk around the theme: "Investment and Development Perspectives in the Northern Department. Baudin Ronald believes that the earthquake of January 12 gives us a chance to pull ourselves together.


Businessmen of the Northern Department have stressed the fact that obtaining simple pieces are forced to move to the capital, pejoratively called "Republic of Port-au-Prince." The businessmen and members of civil society in Cap Haitien have not gone through four paths to describe the attitude of the State towards them as discriminatory in relation to tax policy. What Ronald Baudin quickly dismissed by noting that two legal instruments used to collect taxes for the republic: the tariff and customs code.

Baudin Minister who led a delegation that visited the government's work performance in the northern department, had to entrust the business, saying "it does not go one day without receiving businessmen give the order to receive business leaders from outside who want to invest in Haiti. The tax burden in Haiti, we have plans to increase from 10% to 14% in the next four years is one of the least strong of the world, "said Minister of Finance.

To all entrepreneurs who believe that investing can rhyme with the refusal to pay taxes, the great financier of the Republic addressed in these terms: "We will apply the law so implacable towards those who make profits without paying taxes. "

A plea for the formalization of the economy which, if any, has been losing large sums to the Treasury. The creation of jobs, decent incomes will eventually get the better of the so-called informal economy, in the opinion of Minister Ronald Baudin, who recalls that the tax obeys the law.

"We can not ask any questions to the Minister of Finance does not have all the answers. This should interest the entire government has a say in the context of integrated development of the country and especially the Northern Department, "noted the senator from North Kelly C. Bastien. How about tourism development without considering the construction of roads to bring agricultural products to tourists and potential buyers, asked the Senator to release Bastien transversality of the debate.

The President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Professional North (CCIPN), Malherbe Dorvil, indexed the organizers of the talk that he was informed at the last minute of the holding of the chat. The state as regulator could set up the facilities to attract investment in all areas. Mr. Dorvil recounted the problems posed by the new power station in Cap Haitien, both in terms of management on the operational level.

During the debate which took part in the Resident Representative of the World Bank, Eustace Ouaroyo, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Jacques Dougha Agbe and the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB), Eduardo Almeida, northerners' s were not kind to the officials of the State. They are convinced they are abandoned by the authorities in Port-au-Prince.

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Haitian League put into the ground 10,000 seedlings Colora

English version (translation):

Officials of The Haitian League (THL) conducted the first activity yesterday at the farm of Colora. 10,000 seedlings have been planted by the directors of THL accompanied by some sixty peasants in the region Lascahobas (Center).

The mayor and the residents of this city have embraced the tree-planting campaign that will generate income.

The President of THL, Bernier Lauredan, ensures that the trees have been planted only offer advantages. This tree-planting campaign is the first step of the proposed creation of the ecological farm of Colora.

In addition to trees and animals of various species, the site will host an agricultural school. Doctor Lauredan stresses the importance of the vocational school that will allow youth to obtain skills necessary for improving living conditions of the population.

The second stage of the project is to develop a system to irrigate the farm. The water will bring life to plants and animals assured Mr. Lauredan announcing the creation of hill lakes.

During the month of July 2010, THL wants to start the process of construction of these lakes is essential before the installation of workers on the site.

The proposed farm in Colora, estimated at 20 million dollars will be financed by the Haitian Diaspora.

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780 million for the territorial recasting

English version (translation):

The territorial reshaping is one of the major reconstruction projects proposed in the Plan of Action for the recovery and national development of Haiti. Pending projects, experts estimate that 780 million dollars are needed for financing the construction. The Nouvelliste offers a second article on the Plan of Action for the Rehabilitation and Development of Haiti (NADP)…

Haiti: In this area, Haitian and foreign experts present the reconstruction of areas devastated as one of action. "Following the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010 which destroyed about 105,000 homes and damaged more than 208,000 other major urban works will allow the reconstruction of three main areas affected, either: the metropolitan area of Port-au- Prince, Leogane, Petit Goave and the Department of South East including Jacmel, experts say.

Designers NADP identifies several obstacles to overcome before starting the process of rebuilding areas devastated by the earthquake. This is the clearance and processing of debris to declare the legal aspects of public lands including the compensation of private owners, planning land use and urban planning, the setting place basic infrastructure such as storm water drainage; for accomplishing the work of sanitation, clean water, electricity grid, and finally the reconstruction themselves subject to proper building standards (earthquake standards, risk flooding etc.)..

In the area of clearing and processing of debris, experts say they see that work has already begun without a plan. "This means that it is very urgent to proceed with the identification of disposal sites, treatment of debris to recover usable parts and recycle them for immediate use," they wrote.

Regarding the reconstruction of devastated areas heavily, experts point out that the first decree was made public March 19, 2010 declaring certain perimeters of public response to the need for a new land after earthquake. This order applies to the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, Croix-des-Bouquets and the town of Leogane.

In the field of reconstruction of public buildings, experts have merely stated: "The cycle of reconstruction of public buildings is well known and in this case, building codes and zoning regulations should be simple enough to apply. For the reconstruction of private property, they consider it necessary level of supervision without common measure with the existing situation.


Budgetary data for 18 months:

Management of debris 265 million, including 50 in budget support
Ownership of land: 500 million in cash flow *
Land use, urban planning: 5000000
Basic infrastructure: 500 million including 100 in budget support
Rebuilding public buildings: 10 million
Total 780 million including 150 in budget support
* Not included in the total due to cost recovery

Build a network of national transport

The Haitian state, through the Plan of Action for the Rehabilitation and Development of Haiti, proposes to create a national transportation network that will bring together all parts of the country. It (the road) constitutes, according to experts who delivered the plan, the motor program that brings together all development zones in the country, all district towns, and to ensure trade with the Dominican Republic.
"The establishment of the national transportation system makes possible a network of secondary roads from the main network facilitating access to all areas of the country, the document says. It is here that the inputs to the production happen, that the finished products around, the tourists have access to the cultural and geographic, that patients have access to networks and health services that students have access to networks education. It is also an essential condition, according to experts, for effective decentralization and de-concentration, including that of the state.

According to the estimation of Haitian and foreign experts, to supplement the grid road, to be built 600 kilometers of roads and bridges needed to open up entire regions.

Budgetary data for 18 months:
Routes to build: $ 30 million in 18 months and strong commitment to $ 600 million
Repair and maintenance: $ 150 million including $ 50 million in budgetary support
Total $ 180 million of which $ 50 million in budget support

Open the country on the world airports

Haiti can have up to now only one international airport in Port-au-Prince, which has also been heavily damaged by the earthquake. The days that followed the earthquake showed that the dependence on a single international airport makes the country vulnerable and severely crippled its ability to meet the needs of supply by air. With this sad conclusion, the Haitian government, through the plan submitted to the international community May 31, 2010, plans to rehabilitate and increase the capacity of the airport in Port-au-Prince and give the country two other international airports located near the cities of Cap Haitien and Les Cayes. Thus the three airports will be able to meet the needs of economic development and tourism.

Moreover, Haitian and foreign experts believe that port facilities in the capital did not meet the actual needs of the country's economic activities even before January 12. Its location is also problematic since it is located in downtown Port-au-Prince, where it blocks part of the long opening of the city to the bay of Port-au-Prince and the reallocation of the area for institutional, commercial and recreational more appropriate to a downtown building a modern capital.

"Moreover, the location does not allow its expansion needed for the expansion of traffic, or docking of boats at extremely large. It should be rebuilt in a more appropriate place to his duties, "we read in the PDNA. To overcome this problem, the experts propose the construction of two deepwater ports. "This will facilitate imports and exports and promote the emergence of industrial and commercial activities in other regions of the country. Other smaller ports will complement the domestic equipment, "they argued.

The funding of these infrastructures, according to the explanations provided in the PDNA should be done through public-private BOT (Build, Operate and Transfer).

Budgetary data for 18 months:
Repair pap airport: $ 70 million B.O.T.
New airport: $ 35 million B.O.T.
Ports: $ 14 million
Total $ 114M *
* Unaccounted for must be the subject of public-private partnerships

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A Port-au-Prince that looks modern

English version (translation):

Part of downtown Port-au-Prince 80% destroyed by the earthquake of January 12, 2010 could soon be transformed into a modern city. To believe the Minister of Economy and Finance, Ronald Baudin, architects and town planners are working on the design of a pilot at the bottom perimeter of the city before expanding the geographical scope of this project era .


Haiti: Land of green spaces, public buildings overlooking seafront, major hotels and apartment complexes, a system of power 24/24, guaranteed safety, road signs organized, adequate circulation, pedestrian streets, are among other elements of the "new" downtown Port-au-Prince. "We will ensure that this is all organized by guaranteeing the minimum," says Minister of Economy and Finance, Ronald Baudin met in his office this Monday, June 7, 2010.

"We will do differently from what has been done before 12 January. Before, we tended to give back to the sea, so that we have a chance to have a view on the sea now we are going to restore facing the sea, "says the boss of the Ministry of Finance. He stressed that the various ministries and public offices that were destroyed will be built on this area whose boundaries are not indicated. "We will ensure that there is a physical proximity between the offices of the State. This is not because the Department of Agriculture is responsible for its headquarters must be outside the city. It is also a policy department, "he says.

According to Ronald Baudin, for the realization of such a project will require the collaboration of the private sector is "very important" in this process. Banks and other private companies, he said, who lost almost all their seats in the lower city, will certainly need a new presence. In this sense, spaces, "the minister said, will be reserved for private sector initiatives.

"We lost 60% of hotel rooms in the metropolitan area. Already, they were not sufficient and with this huge reconstruction market, there will be a lot of needs with the strong presence of NGOs. In this sense, we must build new ones and we will do everything possible to ensure that it is done in order and as quickly as possible, "reassured the minister.

In fact, the Haitian State Treasury through the public, private financial institutions and the international community, said the minister, are the main sources of funding for this project which will cost over a billion dollars in investment. Apparently determined to accelerate the process, Mr. Baudin has even said that this can be achieved without the contribution of the international community. "The project is a desire by the government, he said. With or without the international community, we will achieve. But I have no doubt that the international community will support, "he says.


What residents of downtown?

"People expect that their capital is rebuilt. We will not exclude people from the city center but we must be aware that this is a city that is 80% destroyed, and the state has an obligation to rebuild, "said the minister. He will do with all stakeholders, including also the people who know the history of the city's heritage. What little is left as heritage downtown, we must save it, "he said.

In regard to the slums surrounding the city, the Minister of Finance indicates that this problem can be solved as and when. "The areas populated, it is not inevitable, said the minister. It is enough that large social housing projects. There will be as a replacement of slums with decent neighborhoods, "he said.

Without excluding residents of the lower city, Baudin Ronald appealed to the conscience of all citizens of countries not to undermine the (re) construction of the country. The minister would not rule out that land could be declared of public utility in the context of this project. In that time, there will be expropriation for public purposes.

For now, a multispectral committee comprising the Central Bank governor, the mayor of Port-au-Prince, the Minister of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (TPTC) for drainage works to activate the implementation of this dream. By August, said Minister of Finance, the Central Bank will launch its project to build the convention center.

"This is a first step towards modernity of our capital, welcomed the boss of the Ministry of Finance.

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The government wants to build a modern capital

English version (translation):

The Haitian government is considering building a new Port-au-Prince as part of the reconstruction plan. The new capital will have great business districts, parks, hotel chains and the headquarters of several public bodies. Port-au-Prince will be in the coming months declared a public utility to enable the launch of these great sites.

Finance minister Ronald Beaudin says that over 140 million dollars will be needed for the construction of public buildings. Several projects will be implemented by the Interim Commission for the Reconstruction of Haiti (HRIC) advance the great financier of the republic.

Planners and architects are already hard at work to give birth to a modern capital. The new city will face the sea

it is not difficult to build this new town as Port-au-Prince was 80% destroyed by the earthquake of January 12. The government plans to make expropriation when necessary, "Watson said Beaudin.


The new Port-au-Prince will be a great city with electricity 24 hours a day and regular police patrols. Its streets are no longer blocked by the stall-keepers and hawkers.

The Haitian authorities do not intend to skimp on resources or waste time. The work will be launched before the end of this year the Minister said Beaudin.

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15,000 houses to be built in Haiti

The Canadian Red Cross announces the upcoming construction of 15,000 houses in Haiti to house the victims of January 12.

The small houses will cost $4,000 Canadian Dollar each. Construction will start in Jacmel and in Leogane, Haiti. The materials to build the houses will be imported from Canada, and will be made of wood and sheet metal.

The houses are expected to withstand the weather.

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