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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 […]

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Sean Penn, Haiti Prime Minister Visit California to Meet With Tech Sector

Above: Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and Sean Penn in California By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe is visiting Silicon Valley this week, joined by Haiti Goodwill Ambassador Sean Penn and others. The trip, which began on Monday, focused on ways to use technology to benefit the Haitian people, and to […]

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Haiti's Runners to Field Team at NYC Marathon, With Help From Sean Penn

Above: the ING NYC Marathon By the Caribbean Journal staff Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization will be fielding a team of runners from Haiti at the New York City marathon in November, it announced this week. The team will be supported by J/P HRO, in partnership with the Haitian Amateur Athletic Federation. It will […]

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Sean Penn: "Now Is An Important Moment For Haiti"

Above: Petion-Ville, Haiti (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Actor and activist Sean Penn is urging the international community to continue its support for Haiti as the country experiences a “rebirth of sorts.” Penn, who spoke at the World Bank headquarters in Washington last week, is the founder and CEO of the Haiti-based J/P […]


Haiti's Runners to Field Team at NYC Marathon, With Help From Sean Penn

Above: Haiti (Photo: JP/HRO) By the Caribbean Journal staff Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization has signed a grant with Haiti’s government for an $8.75 million project to help residents in J/P HRO-managed camps to return to their neighbourhoods. Haiti’s government is managing the grant through its Bureau de Monetisation des Programmes d’Aide Du Developpement, […]

Petra Nemcova Joins Sean Penn as Haiti's Newest Goodwill Ambassador

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly, Petra Nemcova and Sean Penn (Photo: Office of the President) By the Caribbean Journal staff Model Petra Nemcova has been named Haiti’s latest Goodwill Ambassador by President Michel Martelly, following a ceremony in Port-au-Prince. Nemcova received the title at a meeting with Martelly on Friday, where she was joined by […]

Rubble from Haiti's National Palace to Help Rebuild Cite Soleil

Above: demolition work on Haiti’s national palace (Photo: J/P Haitian Relief Organization) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s damaged national palace was one of the lasting images of the country’s 2010 earthquake. But while Haiti has already begun the demolition process on the palace, its dome will live on in a bid to help rebuild […]

"Sean Penn is a Great Friend of Haiti"

Above: Sean Penn and Michel Martelly at an event in Haiti in March (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff “Sean Penn is a great friend of Haiti,” Haitian President Martelly said of the country’s Ambassador-at-large following his award by the 12th Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. Martelly is praising Penn for his Peace Summit […]

Op-Ed: The Five Pieces of Haiti's Puzzle

By Joshua Paul, MD Op-Ed Contributor In the wake of Haiti’s devastating earthquake of January 2010, scores of NGOs, charities and disaster experts flocked to the country in a valiant effort to conquer the chaos. Former United States President Bill Clinton was one of the first famous names to join the surge. Also on the […]

Haiti's Cotes de Fer Celebrates St Joseph, with Martellys on Hand

Above: A crowd listening to Martelly (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly, along with Senator Joseph Lambert, traveled to the southeastern municipality of Cotes de Fer Friday in celebrations honouring the local patron saint, St Joseph. Martelly, who was joined by First Lady Sophia Martelly, reiterated his commitment to the […]

Haiti's Martelly in Miami for Surgery

Above: Martelly meeting with Venezuelan officials earlier this week (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly left Haiti Wednesday for a visit to Miami, where he will undergo surgery on his right shoulder, the National Palace announced. Martelly will return to Haiti next week to host his counterpart, Mexican President Felipe […]

Haiti's President, Joined by Sean Penn, Talks Development in Jean-Rabel

Above: Martelly with Sean Penn in Jean-Rabel (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly, joined by Prime Minister-Designate Laurent Lamothe and actor and Ambassador-at-large Sean Penn, talked development Wednesday at a conference in the city of Jean-Rabel. Martelly was speaking at a forum under the theme “Prospects for Regional Development” held […]