WLRN TO HOST HAITIAN PRIME MINISTER ON RADIO PROGRAM


May 7, 2004

WLRN Public Radio 91.3 FM will host Haiti's new prime minister, Gerard Latortue, for a panel discussion of recent events in Haiti on Saturday, May 8 from 3-4 p.m.

The forum will be broadcast live. Scheduled participants include State Rep. Phillip Brutus, North Miami City Councilman Jacques Despinosse and local Haitian community leader Leone Hermantin. Miami Herald columnist Andres Oppenheimer will moderate.

WLRN will partner with Haitian Television Network (HTN), Island Television, Radio Carnevale and WFOR &endash; CBS 4 for this event. Questions and comments will be taken ahead of time for consideration during the discussion. They can be emailed to
haitiforum@herald.com.

For more information, contact Jeneissy Azcuy at 305-995-2246.

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