When dessert arrived at the Ambassador’s Business Roundtable luncheon, the crowd was pleasantly surprised to learn the source of the chocolate in the rich ice cream. A Baltimore company imported the chocolate from Haiti. The roundtable, which focused on “Doing Business in Haiti: Rules, Regulations and Realities,” highlighted a success story by featuring the…
With more than 120 guests gathered at the Embassy of Haiti to watch a screening of the French film “Toussaint L’Ouverture,” Ambassador Paul Altidor spoke privately in his office with the film’s star Jimmy Jean-Louis. “We are trying to reshape the image of Haiti and we’re relying on the existing talent, art and culture…
Elected officials from around the nation were celebrated at the Embassy of Haiti Sept. 21, 2012. Members of the Diplomatic Corps joined the invitation-only celebration. “It is our honor to welcome those who serve their communities,” said Ambassador Paul Altidor. “These elected officials represent the brilliance of Haiti that we hope the entire world can…
Washington, D.C.— Internationally-renowned Haitian troubadour performer Ti-Coca and his band Wanga-Nègès had the audience dancing in the aisle at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. The group brought an hour of upbeat music, bird calls and trills to the U.S. capital city for free performance Tuesday Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Audience participation was almost…
The Embassy of Haiti honored its local Haitian Olympians Moise Joseph and Samyr Laine, Sept. 13, 2012. Ambassador Paul Altidor expressed gratitude for the way the two athletes represented Haiti in the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London. “We are proud to shine a spotlight on these athletes who show the world Haiti’s many…
Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2012—Haiti’s Ambassador to the U.S., Paul Altidor, viewed his role at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte as apolitical, yet extremely important. “My goal at the convention was to connect with the nation’s leaders,” said Altidor, who attended the convention which ran from Sept. 3 through Sept. 5. “Haiti’s goal…
Dear Friends, It has been two months since I took office as the Ambassador of Haiti in Washington, DC. I am pleased to inform you that many of the short-term goals we set out to achieve have been accomplished, but much more remains to be done. For instance, we have taken concrete steps to encourage…
For Immediate Release: July 25, 2012 PRIME MINISTER LAMOTHE LEADS HAITIAN DIPLOMATIC MISSION IN WASHINGTON, DC Promotes new anti-poverty initiatives and private sector investment Washington, DC – Prime Minister Laurent Salvador Lamothe led a diplomatic mission in Washington, DC from July 23-24, 2012. The Prime Minister was joined by Ambassador Paul Altidor along with a delegation…
Welcome to the website for the Embassy of Haiti in Washington, DC. Our site will provide up to date information for Haitians in need of consular services, tips for travelers to Haiti, and guidance for businesses exploring investments in Haiti’s growing private sector. As Ambassador, I seek to deepen the longstanding relationship between Haiti and…