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Street art au Féminin : Leadership Féminin et Espace Public

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Port-au-Prince, le 8 mars 2023 Le projet « Street Art au Féminin » sera mis en œuvre par le Collectif Pour la Promotion des Arts Urbains et de l’Art Contemporain (CPAUAC) du 7 au 11 mars 2023. Il est supporté par la compagnie aérienne Sunrise Airways, Urban Art Consulting et la manufacture nationale de peinture Matpar dans le cadre de la célébration de la Journée internationale des femmes.

Le projet a pour objectif d’éduquer, de sensibiliser et de communiquer autour de l’engagement de la femme et son rôle dans la société haïtienne. Street Art au Féminin est aussi un prétexte pour encourager les jeunes femmes haïtiennes à intégrer le secteur de l’Art urbain en s’appropriant l’espace public par le biais des arts et de la culture”. L’utilisation des arts de la rue, comme médium novateur d’expression individuel et collectif, se veut une démarche citoyenne de solidarité et un processus de socialisation pour contrecarrer la marginalisation des femmes. Le CPAUAC, avec la collaboration d’artistes haïtiens, de l’Alliance française de Jérémie et de la compagnie aérienne Sunrise Airways, assurera la coordination des activités de Street art au Féminin.

Ces cinq journées de formation offertes par les artistes haïtiens Aude Cencia Villefranche, Vladimir Laurent et Onelien Jeanne Will Victor permettront à 25 jeunes femmes âgées de 18 à 30 ans d’élargir leurs habiletés artistiques dans diverses techniques du graffiti. Au cours de la formation, le CPAUAC assurera un suivi intégré auprès de chaque participant dans la pratique du métier de graffeur.

Street Art au Féminin cette année culminera par la création d’une fresque urbaine éco-durable (graffiti), un MasterClass en graffiti professionnel pour 25 jeunes femmes, une projection cinématographique sur le rôle et l’engagement de la femme et une visite guidée des fresques dans la ville par des artistes et des experts en arts urbains  pour clôturer les activités  le vendredi 11 mars.

Le Collectif Pour la Promotion des Arts Urbains et de l’Art Contemporain (CPAUAC) est une association à but non lucratif créée en 2015. Elle vise à travailler au renforcement du street art en Haïti par le biais du festival graffiti Festi-graffiti et d’autres projets innovants. L’intégration des femmes est une priorité dans le cadre de ses activités, incluant le Festi-Graffiti qui a eu le privilège de recevoir des femmes artistes de renom international chaque année. Des ateliers de courte durée en arts visuels destinés aux jeunes femmes sont également des activités phares du CPAUAC.

Pour plus de renseignements:

  1. Jean Widler Pierresaint

Coordonnateur du projet « Street art au Féminin » et Directeur artistique Festi Graffiti Tél : 509-4630-0134

Courriel : pierresaint70@gmail.com

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Barbados recognizes Palestine as sovereign

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Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

Barbados has made a huge diplomatic move, recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state, as announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kerrie Symmonds, according to a report from CBC News Barbados on Saturday April 20. This now aligns Barbados with other UN Member states which also recognise Palestine.

 

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Haiti death toll rises

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Rashaed Esson

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Haiti’s death toll is now up 53 percent with more than 2,500 people killed from January through March 2024, compared to the same time last year. This was reported by the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH),  on Friday April 19. The organization expressed that gangs have changed their tactics, now targeting public institutions and important infrastructure such as the main Airport. Most of the violence is reportedly in the Capital Port Au Prince.

 

 

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS SHINES AS A PREMIER DESTINATION AT THE 2024 SEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL CONFERENCE

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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) –April 11, 2024—The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, Assistant Commissioner Alani Henneman, and Deputy Commissioner RoseAnne Farrington, traveled to Miami, Florida, to support Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and other local partners agencies for the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference.
To kick off the week-long event, the Department of Tourism sponsored the highly anticipated Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) barbecue, which was hosted by Governor Bryan.
Revered as a steady leader in the Caribbean tourism industry, the USVI delegation, which also included the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Port Authority, West Indian Company Limited, Magens Bay Authority, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Government Employee Retirement System, showcased the territory and its growing accessibility around the cruise industry to key operators and businesses.
“Cruise has been and continues to be a leading entryway for visitors into the territory, and Seatrade allows representatives from the USVI to interface with and share pertinent updates needed to continue fostering positive relationships throughout the industry,” explains Commissioner Boschulte.
Commissioner Boschulte was featured on the Caribbean Spotlight panel moderated by renowned industry leader and FCCA CEO Michelle Paige, who referenced the Commissioner being named the 2023 Caribbean Tourism Executive of the Year by Caribbean Journal and shared how exceptional the publication’s acknowledgment of his accolades are. Paige referenced Caribbean Journal’s spotlight paragraph reading, “No Caribbean destination has seen more growth in the last three years than the U.S. Virgin Islands, which kicked off a full-fledged tourism renaissance just after the onset of the pandemic and hasn’t looked back. And so much of that growth can be directly tied to the expert stewardship of Boschulte, who helped craft an innovative, flexible response to the challenges of the pandemic and has continued to drive the USVI’s performance with a data-driven, creative approach to modern tourism.”
Commissioner Boschulte and Deputy Commissioner Farrington joined Governor Bryan for meetings with leading cruise lines, including Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Carnival Corporation & plc, amongst others, to discuss continued partnerships, expansion opportunities, and industry updates.
As the global cruise industry continues to restabilize following challenges incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Thomas and St. Croix experienced a 13% growth in 2023 over 2019, with West Indian Company Dock, Crown Bay Dock, and E. Abramson Marine Facility welcoming more than 1,600,000 passengers from 495 total calls for the year. With a 58% year-over-year passenger increase from 2022 to 2023, the USVI continues to grow and is projected to experience another 5% increase in cruise passenger arrivals in 2024.
Commissioner Boschulte also highlighted the remarkable success of the USVI and Caribbean region, stating, “I am proud to see the Caribbean’s appeal continue to captivate travelers. Our collaborative efforts with partners like FCCA and the Caribbean Tourism Organization underscore the unity of our region, ensuring unforgettable experiences for visitors while highlighting the unique strengths of the U.S. Virgin Islands. With a safe, welcoming destination and a shared commitment to tourism, we embrace our role as an integral part of the Caribbean community.”
For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.

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