MIAMI — He’s often called the Banana Man, because he exports produce. Now, he will be known by another title: president of Haiti. Jovenel Moïse, 48, rose from obscurity to win the country’s presidential elections this week, after a nearly two-year electoral process marred by allegations of fraud, delays, natural disasters and a staggeringly low voter turnout.

celebrate culture and unity with the North Miami Mardi Gras Festival that will be held this Sunday, January 29th in Downtown Miami at NE 125th Street between 6TH & 12th Ave., from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event, which has been in the works since 2013 and it’s organized by the City of North Miami,

This past week in Cuba, an unprecedented event was pioneered to honor Haiti and Haitian culture. A Week of Haitian Culture was introduced to highlight the Haitian Revolution and its impact on the nation of Cuba and around the world. Activities commenced on Jan. 23 and continued through Jan. 30.

Decked out in a gold-sequined gown, 24-year-old dental surgery student Iris Mittenaere beat 12 other finalists to take the crown. As Miss Universe, she will be campaigning for dental and oral care around the world.