iciHaiti - Politic : Personalities honored for their contributions to democracy in Haiti
As part of the International Day of Democracy, plaques of honor and the "Politico Tech Awards" were awarded to the Hotel El Rancho, several Haitian personalities for their contribution to democracy in Haiti.
Among these personalities include among others the journalist Lemoine Bonneau for his book "30 years of bad governance", the sociologist Daniel Supplice for his book "Biographical Dictionary of Political Personalities of the Republic of Haiti 1804-2014", the left activist Serge Gilles who was crowned "Baobab of democracy" and journalist Pierre Manigat Jr. for his fight to strengthen democracy through his professionalism.
Recipients said there was still "hope" and encouraged young people to believe in and preserve democracy that preaches power for and by the people.
