The Consulate General of the Republic of Haiti in Suriname is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the first Haitian Marketplace in Paramaribo, Suriname "Mâche Unité" on the Occasion of the 40th year anniversary of the arrival of the first Haitian migrants in this country back in 1977.

This Friday, July 14 2017, the Consul Alex Jospitre accompanied among others of Edgar A. Dikan, Minister of Regional Development, together unveiled the nameboard displaying the name "Mâche Unité" and cut the inaugural ribbon officially launching the activities at the Marketplace.

In turn, Consul Jospitre, presented, on behalf of the President, the Government and people of Haiti, his heartfelt thanks to the Government of Suriname as well to all other entities and people which were instrumental to the completion of this initiative; and he also promised that this achievement is only the first of many more to come in the efforts to deepen the ties between the two nations and increase his compatriots’contribution in the country's economy.

Addressing his fellow citizens in creole, Consul Jospitre asked them to cherish this Haitian Marketplace as their own baby child, the best way for them to express full gratitude to the government officials and entities which helped them obtain their very own Marketplace in Suriname.

HL/ S/ HaitiLibre