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Like a Phoenix: Great Leadership in Times of Crises
Photo by Tim Wildsmith If you've always thought of yourself without direction, then be like a phoenix! By undergoing leadership development with Fritznel D. Octave, you know what it takes to steer the wheel. Crises erupt uninvited, wreaking havoc and leaving chaos in...
How Haiti Shattered Chains and Gained Independence
Photo by Life Matters Imagine a world where sugar isn't just a sweetener but a symbol of brutal oppression. Gaining independence would be music to a nation's ears. In the late 18th century, Haiti was such a place. The "Pearl of the Antilles," as it was called,...
Haiti – Corruptions: Al Duniel Dimanche Refereeing the Match of His Life
Judge Al Duniel Dimache, chief investigator in the National Center of Equipment (CNE) funds spending, ordered this week the arrest of over 30 high-ranking former officials in Haiti. In pushing for accountability as a result of an investigative report, he is attempting...
Serious Problems Haitians Still Struggle With
Photo by Safari Consoler Despite the globally known political crisis, there are still serious problems Haitians still struggle with. Haiti has encountered several issues that affected the country on a large scale. According to “Haiti Between Pestilence and Hope: The...
The Haitian Revolution: A Spark of Liberty and Freedom
Photo by Kelly Haiti: Between Pestilence and Hope, a history and a collection of stories of Haiti by Fritznel Octave, reminds us of the promise lost after the Haitian Revolution. Haiti: Between Pestilence and Hope speaks about the general trends that Haiti has been...
Haiti Needs A Real Cure Not Another Band-Aid
Photo by Kelly Author Fritznel Octave shares why Haiti needs a real cure that will address the roots of the problem. How would you describe the root causes of Haiti's current economic and security plight, especially the level of control that gangs are able to exert?...
Why People Need Hope: The Value of Always Nurturing Hope
Photo by Lukas The reason why people need hope and why people may advise you to "hold onto hope," yet each of us will interpret this advice differently can be complex. Fritznel D. Octave, author of Haiti: Between Pestilence and Hope, presents how hope is valuable in...
Cholera Awareness, Causes, Symptoms, And Prevention
Photo by Ahmed akacha Cholera affects many people worldwide yearly, mostly in places without clean water and sewage systems. This article explores cholera's causes, symptoms, and prevention to save lives and promote sanitation. Since the start of the cholera outbreak...
From Revolution to Destitution: A Brief History of Haiti
Photo by Kelly Fritznel D. Octave presents an intimate look at the history of Haiti and how the promise of revolution was snuffed out in his book Haiti: Between Pestilence and Hope. Since they revolted against oppressive French colonial rule following...