Uplift-Haiti News (2025)

07/04/2025

Le 14 mars 2025, Cap-Haïtien a été le théâtre d’un événement exceptionnel : le lancement officiel de NUMECO (Numérique pour les écoliers), un pr ...

09/03/2025

Woody Clermont has made history as the first male judge elected in , marking a significant milestone in the county’s judicial history. His investiture ceremony took place on February 28, 2025, at the main Courthouse in .⁠
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Clermont’s journey to the bench is a testament to his dedication to public service and justice. Born in , , to parents, he has built a remarkable career, serving as an Assistant State Attorney in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office from 2005 to 2010. During his tenure, he gained invaluable prosecutorial experience, handling various cases and developing a strong understanding of the justice system.⁠
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Clermont’s appointment marks a significant achievement. He follows in the footsteps of Florence Taylor Barner, the first Haitian American judge elected in County in 2016. As a County Court Judge, Clermont is assigned to the South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood, where he will handle cases in Criminal Division SB and Civil Division 62.⁠
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The 17th Judicial Circuit, where Clermont will serve, boasts a diverse bench with several judges of descent. Some notable judges of Caribbean descent serving on the 17th Judicial Circuit include:⁠
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-Florence Taylor Barner (Haitian)⁠
-Tabitha B. Eves (Trinidadian)⁠
-Fabienne E. Fahnestock (Haitian)⁠
-Phoebee Francois (Haitian)⁠
-Jackie Powell (Jamaican)⁠
-Jose Izquierdo (Cuban)⁠
-Carlos A. Rodriguez (Cuban)⁠
-Marina Garcia-Wood (Cuban)⁠
-Alberto Ribas Jr. (Cuban)⁠
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The 17th Judicial Circuit serves Broward County and is the second-largest circuit in the state of Florida. Judge Clermont’s appointment is a proud moment for both his family and the Haitian American community, and his legal career is set to inspire many others who aspire to serve in the judiciary. ⁠
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Source: Caribbean National Weekly⁠

16/01/2025

Comme la situation de sécurité en Haïti demeure instable, le gouvernement du Canada continue de prendre des mesures pour aider les personnes touchées par la violence et la détérioration des conditions de sécurité.

09/11/2024

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