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UN Regional Director resigns to take on appointment as Prime Minister of Haiti
Deandrea Hamilton
Editor
#Haiti, May 29, 2024 – The man selected by Haiti’s Transitional Council is Garry Conille, who was on Wednesday morning making vows and laying out his strategy to bring Haiti back from the brink of utter democratic collapse.
Conille, who is for the second time taking up the prime minister post in his native Haiti, typed in Creole on X, social media that, ““Together, we will work for a better tomorrow for all the children of our nation.”
To take on this role, Conille left his job at the United Nations where he served as regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean. Earlier this month, Mr. Conille was promoting and congratulating three Caribbean countries for being added to those certified and committed to the elimination of transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to child.
Today, he is the man chosen to lead Haiti with is overrun by gangs and facing a humanitarian crises on an epic scale.
Six days ago on May 23, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General was addressing the dire situation on the ground in Haiti.
“You will recall that we mentioned food distributions in Cité Soleil, in the capital Port-au-Prince, in an effort to address alarming reports regarding the food security situation there. In total, some 93,000 people were reached with over 600 metric tonnes of food in the past two weeks alone.
Since early March, WFP has provided close to 900,000 hot meals – to about 100,000 people in 80 displacement sites in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area.
Our colleagues from the International Organization for Migration – IOM – tell us that, yesterday, they distributed 34,000 liters of water in three sites for displaced people in the capital.
They also continued to provide medical services through a mobile clinic in a Port-au-Prince site.”
According to media reports, Conille studied medicine and public health and is credited with re-developing the healthcare infrastructure in parts of Haiti, hardest-hit by the earthquake in Port Au Prince of 2010.
Conille has vast experience in regional and international diplomacy, having responsibility in his UN portfolio for Jamaica, Bermuda, Cayman, the Turks and Caicos and The Bahamas. He is often pictured with high level government officials from these Caribbean countries and seen attending or speaking at events aligned with regional synergy and the movement towards ensuring benchmarks are reached when it comes to the globally ratified, Sustainable Development Goals.
“From my point of view, he is not a bad person. In just a few days he came to power while Martelly was president, he proved his political ability,” said one observer keeping his eye on developments at home from nearby Turks and Caicos.
That stint ran from October 2011- May 2012.
Dr. Garry Conille is bestowed the mantle as Haiti grapples with treacherous headlines linked to the assassination of three missionaries, including a husband and wife from America; the woman is the daughter of a US Congressman. There are also, for Haiti delays in the arrival of the stabilization force, sanctioned and funded by the United Nations.
It was reported to Magnetic Media that following an inspection of the country by 50 Kenyan officials sent in ahead of the troops’ arrival, there was cited a need for armored vehicle fleet.
The missing equipment has to be installed in Haiti before the Kenyan Police land in the embattled Republic.
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (October 6th, 2025) – CaribCon, the Caribbean conference celebrating culture, innovation, and creativity, will welcome some of the region’s most influential voices to its inaugural edition in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The event, set to be a dynamic gathering of thought leaders and cultural icons, will feature impactful panel discussions, inspiring and intimate fireside chats and a flow of knowledge from some of the Caribbean’s brightest and best in the creative sector.
Elizabeth “Lady” Montano
Jamaica’s own Dr. Terri-Karelle Johnson, celebrated communications specialist, media personality, and global keynote speaker, will headline CaribCon as the official keynote speaker. Known for her ability to connect authentically and inspire audiences worldwide, Dr. Reid will share her insights on Caribbean identity, storytelling, and the power of representation in shaping global narratives. Another highlight of CaribCon will be the presence of Elizabeth “Lady” Montano, mother and former manager of soca superstar Machel Montano. Lady will launch her award-winning book, King of Soca, in which she is positioned as the ultimate insider, chronicling the evolution of one of the Caribbean’s most iconic entertainers. She will also share her invaluable experiences on nurturing talent, building a brand, and sustaining longevity in the competitive music industry in an intimate fireside chat. Adding further star power to the event is Simon Baptiste, CEO of Question Mark Entertainment, co-founder of ODOS, a global collective network spanning over 1000 professionals in 35 countries, film director, talent manager and creative strategist. Baptiste will bring his expertise to conversations on shaping the region’s creative sector and talent.
Simon Baptiste
“CaribCon is where the Caribbean’s voices, ideas, and creativity converge,” says Omega Simmons, founder of CaribCon and CEO of SOS Media. “Having leaders like Terri Karelle, Lady Montano, and Simon Baptiste share their stories and expertise truly embodies the spirit of this event. Their presence reinforces the power of Caribbean culture to inspire and influence on the world stage.” CaribCon will take place at the Shore Club in Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Islands, from October 23rd to 26th. Attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, panel discussions, and meaningful dialogue to foster an ecosystem that develops the region’s creative sector and propels it onto the global stage.
Sponsors are:
Signature Experience Partners: Ministry of Tourism, Experience Turks and Caicos, and The Shore Club.
Other sponsors: PPID, Invest TCI, InterCaribbean Airways, Subtronic Sounds, Spotlight Communications.
Hotel partners: Ocean Club Resorts, Waterloo Hotel Management, The Somerset on Grace Bay and Ports of Call Resort.
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