Sweet Mickey the Unexpected New Haitian President

Last night my sister broke the news to me that Micheal Martelly’s better know as Sweet Mickey is the new President of Haiti. I no longer follow Haitian music as I use to in my youth but Kompa will forever run in my veins and this maybe the reason I am willing to give Sweet Mickey a chance as leader. 67.6% of the Haitian population must also be ready for a chance because they voted him in. A Musician at heart he has no politic experience who is about to set on a journey to improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest country in the western hemisphere. I am wishing Micheal Martelly’s all the luck and hopefully he can surround himself with those ready to take Haiti to a better place.

Michel Martelly’s statement on how the $12 billion that was pledge to Haiti by the international community after the earthquakes to help the country. He feels that it should come in the “form of infrastructure and money, because Haitians don’t know how to manage money.” To me that is a powerful statement because Haitian is know for its corruption and misappropriation of funds. To have that money come in the form of improving, streets, home’s, schools and electricity. Proves that at this time he has the benefit of the people first who voted him into office and need improvement. My dad talks about the beauty of Haiti in his youth calling it the Pearl of the Islands. It was still a great place to visit when I was young and I hope to be able to take my girls to such a beautiful place someday.