Comments on: Ten Days…

By: It’s a New Year! — Lifespan of a Chennette

It’s a New Year! — Lifespan of a Chennette — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:37:55 +0000

[...] year started with one of the great tragedies of the region, the earthquake in Haiti. And unfortunately for Haitians, the year brought them hurricanes, cholera and suspect elections. [...]

By: Kaieteur, in the Pakaraimas — Lifespan of a Chennette

Kaieteur, in the Pakaraimas — Lifespan of a Chennette — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:27:11 +0000

[...] remember that the people of Haiti are still in need of assistance. My previous post gives some information that may be [...]

By: Overheard on a Plane — Lifespan of a Chennette

Overheard on a Plane — Lifespan of a Chennette — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:26:50 +0000

[...] Please remember that the people of Haiti are still in need of assistance. My previous post gives some information that may be [...]

By: sharon

sharon — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:42:52 +0000

Thanks for capturing what we all feel as Caribbean people. Haiti has always worn a tragic face. When fate hits a blow like this, I find it even more difficult to face because the Haitians have been suffering for so many years already. I agree with you about the voyeurism at home and try to control the over-sentimentalizing which is always a pitfall.
I think there will be a real need in months and years to come for all of us in the region to help with the re-building process. The way you have listed the various organizations is an excellent reference to isolate the area where each person might be able to contribute in a different way.
sharon

By: Taymer

Taymer — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:12:07 +0000

I wrote a big long comment and it got deleted
Oh well
You made an excellent point of not letting these outside sources rebuilding Haiti as these so called aids may not be what it seems…..

The media has always played a roll at making these places look horrid in the eyes of ppl. They always show the worse places

I do wish they they get back on their feet and I am thankful that the world tuned in and it was all hands on deck.

By: Chris De La Rosa

Chris De La Rosa — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:40:15 +0000

So sad to see our Caribbean brothers and sisters suffer so much. Only today I got an email from a friend with some pics of Haiti before the earthquake and they were amazing. In all honesty I would never have guessed I was looking at pics from Haiti. Afterall the media painted a different picture of Haiti for me… now I know better.

Too bad most of what were on the pictures are probably all destroyed now.

Hoping for a speedy recovery to the people of Haiti!

Sincerely

Chris..

By: Chennette

Chennette — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:55:37 +0000

It’s been in my head since it happened, trying to figure out the thoughts that run even when I can’t look at the news anymore.

By: TamarindBall

TamarindBall — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:10:56 +0000

This commentary touched me in a deep and profound way. Well thought out, heartfelt and non-judging. This is us, this is who we are, this is how we feel, this is how we should think. The answer to ‘whats next for Haiti’ must be answered by us… thank you, as usual, for sharing your honest thoughts and for all the links, which I’ve already opened in my tabs. You take care, and don’t inundate yourself with it too much, just remain compassionate that though there is much to do, this is a good start on your part!