Haiti Journal - A New Production of WPBT2

This Month on Haiti Journal - May

Sunday, May 13 @ 12:00 PM
Tuesday, May 15 @ 7:30 PM

 

The State of Haiti’s Economy 
With our guests we look at the state of the economy of Haiti a year after President Joseph Michel Martelly announced that the country was “open for business.”

Guests: 
Roosevelt Jean-Francois, Florida Atlantic University
Anis Blemur, AB Consulting and Accounting Services

 

This Month on Haiti Journal - April

Sunday, April 8 @ 12:00 PM
Tuesday, April 10 @ 7:30 PM

 

Jean-Claude Duvalier Prosecution
With our guests we talk about the decision of Judge Carves Jean to trial the former Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier for corruption charges related to his embezzling of millions of dollars, but not for human rights violations, including torture, rape, arbitrary imprisonment, crimes against humanity which have occurred during his presidency.   

Guests:
Jean-Claude Exulien, Haitian-American Historical Society
Frantz Bataille M.D., Parti de l’Unité National

 

When the Drum is Beating
When the Drum is Beating is a film by award-winning filmmaker Whitney Dow revealing a portrait of the history of Haiti and featuring the renown Haitian orchestra, Orchestre Septentrional, which will be aired on most public television stations on the PBS series Independent Lens on Thursday, April 12th, 2012.  It will air on WPBT2 at 11PM.  We have invited Ulrich Pierre-Louis, the President of the orchestra’s council to talk about the film.

Guest:
Ulrich Pierre-Louis, Orchestre Septentrional

This Month on Haiti Journal - March

Sunday, March 11 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, March 15 @ 7:30 PM

 

Resignation of Haitian Prime Minister
After only four months as Haiti’s Prime Minister, Gary Conille has resigned on February 24th, leaving the country in political chaos and delaying much more the reconstruction process.  With our guests, we discuss the causes and the consequences of this resignation.

Guests:
Cassandra Honorat, Independent Consultant
Peter Helder Bernard, Esq., Konbit for Reconstruction of Haiti (KOREH)

 
Family Reunification Program
On February 13th, 2012 the Florida Senate has passed a symbolic vote urging the Department of Homeland Security to create the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program.

Guests:
Nancy Francillon, Esq., Americans for Immigrant Justice

This Month on Haiti Journal - February

Sunday, February 12 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, February 16 @ 7:30 PM

 

Nou Bouke: Two Years Later
On this special edition of Haiti Journal, we air and talk to the producers of Nou Bouke: Two Years Later, a film that explores life in Haiti two years after the devastating January 2012 earthquake.

Guests:
Jacqueline Charles, The Miami Herald
Jose Iglesias, El Nuevo Herald
Nancy San Martin, The Miami Herald

Next Month on Haiti Journal - February

Watch a new episode of Haiti Journal Sunday, February 12 @ Noon and Thursday, February 16 @ 7:30 PM on WPBT Channel 2.

This Month on Haiti Journal - January

Sunday, January 8 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, January 12 @ 7:30 PM

 

Haiti Earthquake, 2 Years After
January 12th, 2012 marks the second anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti.  Since then, the country is struggling to recover from this tragedy.  With our guests, we will review the challenges and the recovery progress of the Haitian people. 

Guests:
Bernard Eugene, Haitian-American Association of Engineers and Scientists
Ralph Latortue, Former General Consul of Haiti in Miami
Guerda Nicolas, PhD, University of Miami

This Month on Haiti Journal - December

Sunday, December 11th @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, December 15th @ 7:30 PM

Minister of Haitians Living Abroad
With its close proximity to Haiti, South Florida has one of the largest Haitian Diasporas in the United States.  With Haitians continuing to seek refuge here, the Ministry of Haitians Living Abroad is an important interface between the Diaspora and Haiti. Visiting South Florida for the first time, Daniel Supplice, the newly appointed Minister of Haitians Living Abroad joins us to talk about the status of his Ministry.

Guest:
Daniel Supplice, Minister of Haitians Living Abroad


Year In Review
With only a few weeks left in 2011, we invited our next panel of guests to discuss the news stories that have impacted South Florida’s Haitians the most this year.

Guests:
Ralph Cheriza, Haitian Empowerment Foundation
Ed Lozama, Radio WSRF
Lucie Tondreau, Tondreau and Associates

This Month on Haiti Journal - November

Sunday, November 13th @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, November 17th @ 7:30 PM



Haiti Reconstruction Progress
It has been almost two years since a major earthquake struck Haiti, leaving the country and the people severely devasted. What progress has been made to rebuild?

Guests:
Peter Helder Bernard, Esq., Law Office of Bernard & Yam, LLP
Jeff Lozama, Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
Aldy Castor, M.D., Haitian Resources Development Foundation
Bernard Eugene, Haitian-American Association of Engineers and Scientists

This Month on Haiti Journal - October

Sunday, October 16 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, October 20 @ 7:30 PM

 

Interview with North Miami Mayor Andre Pierre
The Mayor of North Miami Andre Pierre joins us to talk about the status of the City and the several allegations he is facing.

Guest:
Mayor Andre Pierre, City of North Miami

 
Assessing Progress in Haiti Act
The Assessing Progress in Haiti Act is a bill sponsored by U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee to measure the progress of relief, recovery, reconstruction, and development efforts in Haiti following the earthquake of January 12, 2010.  It has been passed in the House and the bill goes on to be voted on in the Senate.

Guests:
Leonie Hermantin, Haitian Diaspora Advocacy Forum
Peter Helder Bernard, Esq., Law Office of Bernard & Yam

This Month on Haiti Journal - September

Sunday, September 11 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, September 15 @ 7:30 PM
 

Martelly’s First 100 Days
August 22nd, 2011 marked the first 100 days of Haitian President Joseph Michel Martelly’s administration. Will President Martelly keep the promises he made during his campaign?  What are his biggest challenges? 

Guests:
Ralph Cheriza, Haitian Empowerment Foundation
James Leger, WHTY 1600 AM
Wilzie Vilceus, WLVJ 1040 AM