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Haitians told to use their vote

By AVA TURNQUEST

Tribune Staff Reporter

aturnquest@tribunemedia.net

HAITIAN president Michel Martelly yesterday advised Bahamians of Haitian descent to band together and lobby for a political party that they feel would best protect their interests.

During his two-day stopover in The Bahamas, President Martelly held frank discussions with officials and the Haitian community with the view to develop trade opportunities and improve the conditions of Haitians residing legally in the country.

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