Post-earthquake Haiti still choked by rubble
Associated Press Writer PORT-AU-PRINCE — From the dusty rock mounds lining the streets to a National Palace that looks like it’s vomiting concrete from its …
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New oil exploration licenses suspended
Associated Press Writer SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Bahamas government said it will not consider new oil exploration or drilling applications for the …
Retired teacher rebuilds school in Haiti
Associated Press Writer PORT-AU-PRINCE — When two men barged into Sherrie Fausey’s school a few months after the quake and demanded all the food in …
Hurricane Earl lashes Caribbean, threatens US
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Hurricane Earl lashed the northeastern Caribbean on Monday as a still-growing Category 3 storm on a course that could …
Wyclef Jean plans to sue to stay in race for Haiti president
Associated Press Writer PORT-AU-PRINCE — Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean said he was not abandoning his presidential bid just yet and would try to get the …
Wyclef Jean: I’m not giving up my bid for prez yet
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean said Sunday he is not abandoning his presidential bid just yet and will try to get the …
U.S. backed textile training center opens
Associated Press Writer PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Steve Jean grew up making clothes and so did his parents and grandparents. Now he’s helping create a new …
Wyclef Jean reported in hiding after unspecified threats
The Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE — Haiti’s electoral commission said on Aug. 17 that it was postponing its ruling on who will be allowed to run …
Questions hang over Wyclef’s candidacy
The Associated Press LEOGANE, Haiti — Street star. Scandal-plagued aid director. Ex-Fugees hip hop frontman. The moment he filed his candidacy, Wyclef Jean became the …
Wyclef Jean announces bid for Haiti’s presidency
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Singer Wyclef Jean officially announced his bid to be president of Haiti to a roaring crowd of supporters on Thursday, Aug. …