Multilink bay konektivite wo-debi pou konferans entansyonal GRAHN sou rekonstriksyon Ayiti

Pòtoprens, 24 me 2010 – Multilink gen fyète ke li te patisipe nan siksè dènye konferans entènasyonal Group Refleksyon ak aksyon pou yon Ayiti nouvo (GRAHN) antan ke founisè konektivite wo-debi. Konferans sa a ki enterese nan konstriksyon Ayiti, te retransmèt an dirèk a pati de Monreyal sou Pòtoprens nan 20 ak 21 mai dènye.

Gras a enplikasyon Multilink, retransmisyon evènman a ki te fèt an videokonferans, te pèmèt patisipan yo echanje an dirèk a pati de lekol politeknik Monreyal la ak Restoran Le Villate nan Petionvil. GRAHN teka konte prensipalman sou patisipasyon nan Pòtoprens de Ambasadè Edmond Mulet, reprezantan espesyal Sekretè general lONI an Ayiti e Chef misyon pou stabilizasyon Ayiti, ak patisipasyon anpil lot entèvenan de Kalite.

Nan fè apèl a sèvis Konektivite wo-debi Multilink, GRAHN la bay yon nouvo dimensyon pi dinamik ki ouvri a konferans entènasyonal yo sou Ayiti. Tankou Stephane d’Amours, ki se direktè maketing ak kominikasyon Multilink te souliyen li : « Konferans entènasyonal GRAHN la se yon bel exanp itilizasyon nouvo teknoloji kominikasyon pou fasilite yon dyalog reyalis ant entèvenan Ayiti yo ak sa lòt bò yo.»

Multilink provides high capacity connectivity to the GRAHN-hosted International conference on Haiti’s reconstruction

Port-au-Prince, May 24 2010 – As a provider of high capacity connectivity, Multilink is proud to have played a role in the success of the last International Conference on Haiti’s reconstruction hosted by the GRAHN (Groupe de Réflexion et d’Action pour une Haïti Nouvelle)*. Held on May 20 and 21, the conference was broadcasted live from Montreal to Port-au-Prince.

Made possible by Multilink’s connectivity services, the broadcast of the event by the means of videoconference allowed participants to share views and ideas live from both locations. Many top-quality speakers participated in the videoconference, including the Ambassador Edmond Mulet, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Haiti and head of the mission for the stabilization of the country.

By using Multilink’s connectivity services, the GRAHN adds a new dimension to international conferences on Haiti, making them more open and dynamic. “The GRAHN’s International Conference provides a good example of the use of new communication technologies to promote a constructive dialogue between stakeholders from Haiti and abroad,” says Stéphane d’Amours, Multilink’s Marketing & Communications manager.

* Comprised of many organizations and members of the Haitian community in Quebec, The GRAHN is a think tank and a task force dedicated to Haiti’s reconstruction and development.

Multilink fournit la connectivité haut-débit pour la Conférence internationale du GRAHN sur la reconstruction d’Haïti

Port-au-Prince, 24 mai 2010 – Multilink est fière d’avoir contribué à la réussite de la dernière Conférence internationale du Groupe de réflexion et d’action pour une Haïti nouvelle (GRAHN) en tant que fournisseur de connectivité haut-débit. Cette conférence portant sur la reconstruction d’Haïti a été retransmise en direct de Montréal à Port-au-Prince les 20 et 21 mai derniers.

Rendue possible par l’implication de Multilink, la retransmission de l’événement par visioconférence a permis à des participants d’intervenir en direct à partir de l’École polytechnique de Montréal et du Restaurant Le Villate à Pétion-ville. Le GRAHN pouvait notamment compter sur la participation à Port-au-Prince de l’Ambassadeur Edmond Mulet, représentant spécial du Secrétaire général de l’ONU en Haïti et Chef de la mission pour la stabilisation d’Haïti, ainsi que sur la contribution de plusieurs autres intervenants de qualité.

En faisant appel aux services de connectivité haut-débit de Multilink, le GRAHN donne une nouvelle dimension plus dynamique et ouverte aux conférences internationales sur Haïti. Comme le souligne M. Stéphane d’Amours, directeur du marketing et des communications chez Multilink : « La conférence internationale du GRAHN est un bel exemple d’utilisation des nouvelles technologies de communication pour favoriser un dialogue constructif entre les intervenants d’Haïti et d’ailleurs. »

Haiti Development Group (HDG) to invest 1 billion dollars and create 13,000 jobs in New Hope City Project

New Hope City will include up to 15,000 residential homes, retail outlets, restaurants, entertainment venues, industrial/warehouse, fire, police, civic buildings, utilities, water, sewage and health care facilities.

New Hope City is a vision for the future of Haiti that begins today.

Nestled in the foothills of some of the highest mountains in Haiti, New Hope City will stand as an ovation to the vision of the people of Haiti. The goal is to be a model for the future of Haiti that will provide a positive impact on the social, financial, and political landscape for generations to come.

The site of New Hope City covers approximately 1,200 acres and is located between the capital, Port-Au-Prince (approx. 25 minutes) and the border with the Dominican Republic (approx. 30 minutes).

The Haiti Development Group (www.Haiti-Group.com) was established by a consortium of veteran Real Estate Developers, Entrepreneurs, and Humanitarians to help the people of Haiti following the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010.

The group includes members from the following companies:

Atia Group USA – A prominent developer of new homes in the Los Angeles with an international subsidiary in Croatia, developing residential projects in the country.

SRENCO International - A full service real estate investment, development and asset management firm that has been pioneering the standards of excellence in Real Estate investment in Haiti.

Metro Engineering – A vibrant construction firm with experience in numerous major construction projects for both the public and the private sector in southern Florida.

Ocean Group – An experienced developer of security and electrical engineering projects based in Los Angeles, CA where it has been developing retail, high-end residential, commercial and medical facilities since 1992.

To visit the website of Haiti Development Group click here

The Haitian Diaspora Federation (HDF) says Haiti must rise from its aches

At this time of great national tragedy, leading Haitian Diaspora organizations (The Haitian League, the National Organization for the Advancement of Haitian People, Haitian American Engineers & Scientists, the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad and the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce) have conferred and reached an unprecedented consensus to form the Haitian Diaspora Federation (HDF).

In partnership with the international community, the Government of Haiti and other sectors, HDF will focus the Diaspora’s energy and resources on the ongoing relief and the longer term reconstruction efforts to rebuild a stronger, more vibrant and socially just Haiti.

With a mission to mobilize the Haitian Diaspora towards addressing Haiti’s reconstruction needs, and to engage, strengthen capacities of, and share effective practices among stakeholders at every level, HDF shall fulfill this mission by;

• Pooling the Diaspora’s resources –financial and human capital – to assist in the long term reconstruction efforts.

• Leveraging the resources of its international partners and the Government of Haiti (GOH) to ensure our collective efforts have a significant impact on Haiti’s reconstruction.

• Promoting a participatory planning process to ensure that all sectors of Haitian society are represented and that their voices are heard.

• Ensuring that the resources are distributed to the most effective initiatives and allocated to projects that are selected in coordination with GOH and our partners, including those in the public, private and philanthropic sectors.

An estimated one third, if not half, of all Haitians live outside Haiti. Recently, the World Bank estimated that more than 80% Haiti’s professionals -- Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, Architects, Financiers, and project Managers, etc. -- are among them. This “Diaspora” mostly resides in the United States with 2.5 million or more -- 700,000 in New York, 500,000 in Florida, 150,000 each in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Illinois, 80,000 in Georgia and then across the country, even to California. Others reside in Canada [up to 100,000], Europe and Africa [up to 30,000 each] and the Caribbean islands, predominantly the Dominican Republic [up to a million] and an estimated 25 percent of the population of the Bahamas.

The urgency of the moment requires that we rise above our diversity for a common purpose.

HDF membership is open to all members of solution-oriented Haitian Diaspora organizations with skills, competencies and interest in the reconstruction of Haiti. You are invited to rise to the occasion and join hand to become the global platform of the Haitian Diaspora.

Haiti must rise from its aches.

To visit the website of The Haitian Diaspora Federation click here