For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]
Above: the UN’s Independent Expert on Human Rights in Haiti, Michel Forst (UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferre) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe met Friday with Michel Forst, the United Nations’ Independent Expert on Human Rights in Haiti. Lamothe was joined by Minister Delegate to the PM for Human Rights Marie Carmelle Rose […]
Above: the meeting with Supreme Court judges (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s President Michel Martelly held talks with judges of Haiti’s Supreme Court (Cour de Cassation) Tuesday on a series of proposals and decisions aimed at strengthening the functioning of the judiciary. Martelly said he supported the court and reaffirmed his “determination” […]
Above: Michel Forst (Photo: MINUSTAH) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has shown progress on restoring the rule of law in the country, from the appointment of the president of the country’s highest appellate court to the upcoming establishment of the supreme council of the judiciary, according to Michel Forst, the UN’s Independent Expert on […]
