Let's Build Gonave, Haiti!

Observation Grant that we talked about in a previous blog for $1,500 plus $150 for the purchase of honeybees, has moved on the the final stage in the process of approval. The beecause.org has approved the first phase and the information that was provided.  We are now on to the next one and we are extremely happy.  This observation hive will set La Gonave apart from many areas in the Caribbean and even the United States.  How many schools, colleges, or universities have observation hives? We are committed to Haiti, and La Gonvae.  What started off as talk and hope has lead to the joining of Hurko, a relationship with a not-for-profit, and now an emerging economy on La Gonave.  Once the hive is put in place we will have photos.  Not only will you see the hive being assembled, installed, but also the honeybees being placed in. Go Gonave!

Imagine La Gonave is leased to a newly created not-for-profit that would serve as the island's government.  Imagine the Treaty of Gonave, where a lease is established with the not-for-profit and Haiti.  The island would not only self govern, but Haiti wouldn't have any financial responsibility.  The only responsibilities Haiti would have would be military protection, and international representation. While it sounds far from reality, it is a strong possibility.  Haiti can't really afford to take care of the island of La Gonave effectively.  A treaty that establishes Haiti owning the island, but allows a large amount of autonomy could be a way to solve La Gonave's problems. Financial policy, immigration, job creation, housing, politics, etc would all be at the hand of that not-for-profit.  That not-for-profit by the way, would be staffed and ran by residents on the island of Gonave.  Parts of the government structure could contain some people from ...