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Here is a video showing the other side of Haiti. This is Haiti, Le Dîner en Blanc - Haiti 2013. It is the official video of the event

We have every right to show the positive side of the country. Haiti is not just about poverty, misery

This is the Haiti we want our tourists to see. Haiti is such a beautiful island and wit some basic organization, we can make it a great tourist destination more »

Haitian-American comic, Wil Sylvince, began his comedy career using material from incidents of personal embarrassment during his teens. His style is kinetic, punctuating laugh lines with mugging and wild gestures. He works the audience with eye popping, pregnant silences to prolong laugh lines, and fixed stares to underscore selected jokes.

Just For Laughs Festival: Wil Sylvince - Jamaican Speak

Under the duress of his parents' urging, he majored in mechanical engineering at college. Comedy called to him, though, chiefly through Richard Pryor's ballsy comedy act that exposed black ghetto stereotypes as lies. His gigs at the Comedy Cellar led to touring the U.S. with Damon Wayans and other comedians. more »

Maxime Clerge or Pe Maximo is undoubtedly the most talented but underrated comedian that Haiti has ever produced. He is well known for stand-up comedy routine where he exhibits his superb ability to mimic the voice impressions of many famous personalities especially people like President Jean Bertrand Aristide, Alexandre Bonifas, Leslie Francois Manigat, Emmanuel Charlemagne and Mr. Reynold Georges.

Pè Maximo - Jean Bertrand Aristide

The former CNN host Soledad O'Brien, managed to interview former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, also known as "Baby Doc." This was done as a first segment for Al Jazeera America. She spoke with the former Haitian dictator for the channel's America Tonight. In that same segment, Soledad O'Brien also interviewed former political prisoner of Duval.

Jean-Claude Duvalier ruled Haiti as a brutal dictator for years until he was ousted in 1986. During his government, Jean Claude introduced cosmetic changes and delegated much authority to his advisors more »

With the number of tourists visiting the Caribbean isles each year at 21 and a half million, a number which increases, through the effort of each country's tourism plans, by 4% each year, Haiti's plan to help revive its economy, with a focus on revamping and reinvigorating its own tourism brand is a sound one.

With a tagline that's almost a dare, and the showcase on the untapped, still mostly wild beauty of the country, many foreigners should no doubt come to 'experience it!' more »

The Toronto Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is sponsoring the Fifth Annual Festival Kompa Zouk (FKZO), three days of exhibits, performances, and other activities beginning on Friday August 2nd, and ending on Sunday August 4th.

Three days before FKZO begins, TCC is holding a conference at Toronto City Hall to listen to Gabriel Osson and Jhonel Marvan discuss Haiti and Education. The event will run from three to seven p.m. more »

The new Chief Prosecutor of Port-au-Prince means business. Me René Francisco who was installed just one two days ago announced the end of "recreation" and "radio theater" by the people. He wants to create more discipline in the Haitian Media

According to Me René Francisco "The recess is over, the radio drama is over". From now on, there is no question of treating the authorities.

Me René Francisco insists that the authority of the state must be restored. Please watch the Video: more »

A fist fight between members of the Haitian Parliament interrupted a session of the House on August 7, 2013. During a heated discussion some Deputies decided to get at each other and Some physical contact was exchanged in the incident that occurred. It's still unclear just what, exactly, the fight was about.

Legislative violence refers to any violent clashes between members of a legislature, often physically inside the legislature and triggered by divisive issues and tight votes. more »

Get ready to watch the last day of Carnival of Flower in Haiti?

Have you been watching it for the first two days?

What do you think so far? more »

Are you ready for the second day of Carnival of Flower in Haiti?

We have it live for you here. please check among these various live streaming sites and select the one with the best image to watch the event. Two stations have been reporting the 2013 Carnival of Flower: Sakapfet.com and island TV. To me, the quality of the picture and sound yesterday was much better with Sakapfet.com. more »