Author: Opastaff

I would like to apologize to Rutshelle and all those affected by our disunity. Frankly, I am moved to see through the media and on social networks all the importance that our fans have given to this cause. Which makes me realize the need to make a clarification for the edification of all those who are interested in the issue. As you know, just as there is no rose without a thorn, there will be no love without pain. Rutshelle and I had shared a lot of love in the past, but also, we had experienced a lot of difficulties…

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Steeve Khé, gave a letter to the manager T-Marco on Saturday during a concert in Grand Goâve around two in the morning, he also gave a copy to Maestro Mamane, and in this letter he asked for a salary increase. On Monday without giving the guys a chance to give him an answer, the letter became public, and the guys found it unprofessional and they decided to suspend him, but they did not kick him out of the group. So far they have not had a chance to talk to him. Shabba himself did not know how this letter ended…

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Quite a few media personalities, Entertainment News posters, and even legitimate professional journalists from time to time feed into this misconception that in order for one to generate more hits or just make a name for themselves they have to report damaging gossips, rumors or innuendos about artists politicians or a regular public figure. And when that doesn’t work they result to intimidation and strong arming these individuals. Journalism is not for everyone there is a code of ethics that goes with the craft. A journalist should not be using their medium to sway people’s opinion on a story.  The…

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When is the best time to remind your significant other of how beautiful she really is? If you guessed the month of October; you’ve guessed right. You never need a reason or an occasion to utter such words of encouragement to the leading lady in your life and that’s the message DOLA MIZIK’s new single “You’re Beautiful”,’re so  conveys. This beautiful love ballad will serve as a reminder to all of the gentlemen out there that showing love and appreciation shouldn’t only be a holiday occurrence. “You’re so Beautiful is the first of many tracks you will hear from the New…

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Katalog of Gabel has just released a new single titled “My Life My Story.” This release comes on the heels of a social media controversy involving Katalog, sparked by a photo he posted on his Instagram page. The authenticity of the photo was questioned by a social media follower, leading to a viral side-by-side comparison with the original image. Fans quickly identified the source of the photo, and Katalog faced a wave of criticism for his actions. Seizing the moment, Katalog used the opportunity to release his new single, both to address the controversy and to garner some free promotion…

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Digicel Group Ltd. canceled its planned $2.3 billion initial public offering citing current conditions, particularly in emerging markets, which the Caribbean’s biggest mobile provider said have hurt deal momentum in recent days. The Bermuda-based company, owned by Irish telecom billionaire Denis O’Brien, had planned to sell roughly 124 million shares to raise funds to help repay the company’s debt load. “Given our growth outlook, an IPO for Digicel was optional and predicated on achieving fair value for the company,” Mr. O’Brien said in prepared remarks Tuesday. “Recent volatility in equity markets has seen a number of IPOs listing at a…

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Seydina Allen, 23, was crowned Miss Haiti 2015 at the end of the beauty pageant held on October 2, 2015. She will represent her country at Miss World 2015 on 19 December 2015 at the Beauty Crown Grand Theatre in China. Seydina succeeds Miss World Haiti 2014 Carolyn Désert. Her first runner-up, Marie Vyannie Menard, will compete at Miss International 2015 on November 5, 2015 at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Hiten Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The 20 Contestants were : Géraldine Junie Boisrond, Barbara Jeanty, Falone Reina Léo, Cinthia Camille, Karene Valsaint, Wanaïma Latortue, Seydina Allen, Carene Vertus, Katouska Désir, Laura…

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A member of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council resigned Friday, raising concerns about the possibility of more resignations from the embattled body and the fate of the Oct. 25 vote for president, mayors and members of parliament. “I am not comfortable,” Néhémy Joseph told Haiti’s Le Nouvelliste newspaper, confirming the news that he had sent President Michel Martelly a letter announcing his resignation. In the signed three-page resignation letter circulating on social media, Joseph addressed the criticisms dogging the council, and told Martelly that Haiti needs more than anything “inclusive and impartial elections.” Martelly was headed back to Port-au-Prince on Friday…

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Port-au-Prince (AFP) – Haiti’s former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide has spoken in public for the first time since returning from exile in 2011, calling on Haitians to elect his party’s candidate as president. Speaking from the back of a pickup truck outside his home late Wednesday, Aristide galvanized a crowd of about 2,000 followers who waited for hours to hear him speak. “We must mobilize ourselves to vote democratically for doctor Maryse Narcisse’s arrival at the national palace,” he said referring to the candidate of his Fanmi Lavalas party. The first round of the presidential elections are scheduled for October 25.…

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“Legba anye wo / Nou pral pare solèy / Peyi a lwen Legba / Nou pral pare solèy” During the opening minute, over spirited Haitian drumming, Riva and backing singers take turn repeating those phrases. Other players — drums, bass, guitars — join in at around 1m10s to create a frenetic rhythm, while a soprano sax improvisation-like performance gives the piece a jazzy feel. I’ve come across many “Legba” tunes over the years; this one is a new acquaintance which will no doubt become a good friend. Danbala Wèdo | 2m43s “Danbala Wèdo se nou menm o / Ayida Wèdo…

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