Let's Build Gonave, Haiti!

I mentioned in a few previous blogs about establishing rail as a main mode of travel around Gonave.  It will decrease the footprint and move people around Gonave very easily.  Transit stops can be new locations where develop starts, and can even spur vitalization in existing communities.  Having a modern infrastructure system that can not only move people and goods, will help to lure business development from foreign investors. Now many will say Gonave doesn't have good roads, housing, jobs, water, sewer service, so building a multimillion dollar rail system is far from everyone's mind.  Keep in mind that a timeline for something like this is many years down the road after some mild development has taken place on Gonave.  Also the system, if built, would be built in phases.  With the Hurko housing and office development, along with them wanting to build large Wind Turbines and a road connecting a village to the Focus City, planning ahead is a good idea. ...

(Image by Google Earth) This map is what could be the commuter rail line for Gonave.  The line would be some 77 miles long when completed, and would be done in phases/sections.  The goal is to connect the island with rail, while limiting the amount of personal vehicles. The track would be single track in most locations, and then branch to double track along some stations and major areas. I will post photos and videos of a potential train system that could utilize this track.  Not only will this system allow for passenger traffic by day and night, but also will allow for freight in the late hours of the night, which can limit the amount of money needed for have more ports and highways. While this system is many years away, and completing the entire system is even many more years away, it is an idea of how to modernize Gonave and put it in direct competition with places like Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. Go Gonave!

This is not the actual ID printer that would be chosen, but it gives you an idea of what such a system looks like.  Depending on modifications, the ID printer will have software, holokote technology on the cards, magnetic stripes on the back, camera, etc.  Systems can range from $1,000 to $5,000 US. If the infusion of $100,000 comes true, it allows for dozens of these machines, along with a workforce to take the ID's.  These cards will accomplish so much and are a simple way to start the process of modernizing Gonave, and moving the island forward. As I mentioned it will allow those citizens who hold a card the opportunity to get much needed services since it establishes who actually resides on the island.   It will help with voting to allow Gonave to be a Special Administrative Region of Haiti, amongst other things. Since we are working on getting free education on the island, these cards are key to that success.  Couple this with our team finding othe...

Creation of ID cards ID cards This is a sample ID card I found online from the United Kingdom,  This card is probably for a foreign student who is in England.  I will show additional cards from England that will show the front and back of the cards for actual citizens of the United Kingdom. Purpose The purpose of the ID cards are simple.  For one it will allow Gonave to have valid proof of who actually resides on the island, and their age.  It also provides proof to the United Nations that citizens on the island can easily be identified for voting purposes, and legal rights.  This will be very critical if the citizens of Gonave vote to succeed from Haiti. Card Design   Picture above are the back and front of a British ID card.  Now these are smart cards as you can see the chip in the top photo.  On the back are registration numbers, which are unique to that specific person.  Now while this is a sample card I...

We have included the link to the Gonave Government webpage as a link, which is on the top right of this blog site under Gonave Government Web Page.  That page can also be found here .  Currently that site is only in English, but we will be updating the site soon to translate to other languages. Go Gonave

I was contacted late Friday afternoon from a company that had expressed interest in Gonave before.  After not hearing from them for about 4 months, I assumed they were waiting for further organization on their part, or to see if Gonave would turn into a SAR (Special Administrative Region). Well later Friday I got a phone call which lasted for about 2 hours.  I then had to make additional calls yesterday.  A company which chooses to remain unnamed, wanted to donate $100,000 US to get the Gonave ID program started.  They would have to have several things in place before donating the money.  One would be that a clear path of having Gonave autonomous with the Haitian government approval.  The second one would be that housing and basic infrastructure is funded, and a detailed plan is ironed out. This is great news, and a big push towards actual movement on Gonave.  I started this project almost a year ago, and it seems to be moving.  While we stil...

I have gotten a few questions over the last few weeks so I will answer them the best I can.  These are word for word the questions. Q1.  When will Hurko start developing on Gonave?           A.  I was not told of a timeline for Hurko and their development of Gonave.  There are many issues with starting up development, especially with Gonave.  There are government rules and red tape, all the more reason for a SAR type of government. Q2.  What is my role in the development of Gonave?          A.  My role is to bring awareness to Gonave, and the problems that exist there.  I will develop parts of Gonave's economy, but again, the red tape has to end. Q3.  Am I a government leader?         A.  No I am not a government leader. Q4.  What type of programs will be offered for jobs and housing?          A.  I am...