Candidate profile
Amos Andre
Senator
“Redemption D'haiti”
BIOGRAPHY OF SENATOR AMOS ANDRÉ
Amos André is a Haitian politician, founder of the political party “United Front for the Renaissance of Haiti” (FURH), and a former presidential candidate in the most recent elections referred to in this biography. He is also an entrepreneur and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Bati Ayiti S.A. Elected Senator of the Republic for the Northeast Department on December 16, 1990, he was reelected at the end of that term with 79 percent of the vote for a six-year term. He has been married to Yvrose Obas since March 24, 1985, and they have four children.
Biography
BIOGRAPHY OF SENATOR AMOS ANDRÉ
Amos André is a Haitian politician, founder of the political party “United Front for the Renaissance of Haiti” (FURH), and a former presidential candidate in the most recent elections referred to in this biography. He is also an entrepreneur and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Bati Ayiti S.A. Elected Senator of the Republic for the Northeast Department on December 16, 1990, he was reelected at the end of that term with 79 percent of the vote for a six-year term. He has been married to Yvrose Obas since March 24, 1985, and they have four children.
Family Background
Born in Trou-du-Nord, Haiti, on March 30, 1957, to Carius André and Flavila Guillaume, Amos André is the eldest of twelve children. He was raised in a strictly disciplined household, reflecting the traditions of Habitation Faille in the Roche Plate communal section, described in the biography as the country’s richest area in mineral, natural, and agricultural resources.
Education
Raised in an “idealistic and demanding” environment, Amos André is often described as a brilliant student. He began his primary education at the Baptist Church School in Trou-du-Nord and completed it at Collège Saint-Dominique Savio in Trou-du-Nord, an institution administered by the Brothers of Christian Instruction.
He pursued his secondary education at Collège Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours, from the first year of secondary school through the penultimate year, known as Rhéto. He completed his final year, known as Philo, at Lycée Philippe Guerrier in Cap-Haïtien.
Amos André is frequently described as having been an outstanding student throughout his primary and secondary education. After secondary school, he pursued higher education at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Haiti in Limbé, a municipality in Haiti’s North Department, and studied legal sciences at the Faculty of Law in Cap-Haïtien.
Alongside his formal and university studies, he benefited from the guidance of several prominent national figures who became his mentors. These distinguished individuals included:
* Dr. Mégi Sylvain, who taught him theology, psychology, and philosophy for five years;
* Professor Gérard Gourgues and attorney Lafontant Joseph, who provided advanced instruction in human rights;
* His father, Carius André, Reverend Sem Marseille, and Dr. Charles Manigat, who introduced him to politics.
In 1989, Amos André received a United Nations scholarship as a teacher to attend a two-month training program in teaching methodology at the Universidad de San Juan in Puerto Rico. He ranked among the top teachers participating in the program. In 1990, he received a scholarship from the United States government to participate in intensive training in human rights, democracy, and education.
Early Political Career
As a young student and teacher, he became acquainted with the Human Rights League associated with Gérard Gourgues, Joseph Maxi, and Lafontant Joseph. During the 1980s, Amos André became involved in the campaign to defend human rights. In that capacity, he was welcomed at the United States Congress on March 28, 1990, at the invitation of the United States Information Agency (USIA), to participate in working sessions with American lawmakers concerning human rights violations in Haiti.
During this official visit, he spoke at several American schools and colleges, sharing his knowledge of human rights conditions in Haiti.
His political calling gradually took shape. After defending victims imprisoned by the dictatorship in Cap-Haïtien, in northern Haiti, he was elected to the Senate of the Republic of Haiti, serving during the periods 1990–1992 and 1992–1998. He subsequently served as Vice President and President of this prestigious assembly. He distinguished himself through his eloquence and ability to manage conflicts.
In 1992, while serving as Vice President of the Haitian Senate, he received an official invitation from the Chilean Parliament. He met with the President of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Patricio Aluin; the President of the Chilean Chamber of Deputies, Madame Maria Campos; and the President of the Argentine Senate, Mr. Hipolito Solari.
Amos André is passionate about politics, development, the fundamental principles of democracy, respect for the common good, and the basic principles of human rights as expressions of individual and collective freedoms.
He began participating in social, political, and community activities at the age of nineteen. He took part in continuing education programs for young people from various Haitian communities. He hosted radio and television programs and debates, delivered lectures, and provided training in conflict resolution and project development and management.
Throughout his active political career, his positions, activities, and distinctions have included:
* Coordinator of CONACOM’s Northeast Department branch;
* Member of PANPRA’s National Directorate;
* Coordinator of ANDP;
* Former Chair of the Senate’s Human Rights Commission;
* Former National Coordinator of MOCHRENHA;
* President of the Renaissance Platform, a political coalition bringing together political parties and social organizations;
* Member of the National Directorate of the Ansanm Nou Fò Platform;
* Member of the United Nations commission for resolving the Haitian crisis under the New York Pact;
* Special guest of Colombian President Álvaro Uribe;
* Guest of honor and recipient of an award from the University of Santander (UDES) in Colombia;
* Guest of Fernando Vargas, who honored him with the title of First Citizen of the City of Bucaramanga;
* Member of various commissions negotiating a resolution to the Haitian crisis from 1991 to 1994;
* President, at the time of this biography, of the political platform UNITED FRONT FOR THE RENAISSANCE OF HAITI (FURH).
Professional Career
As a teacher, Amos André taught Latin, social sciences, and literature at Centre Siloé in Cap-Haïtien, Nouveau Collège du Cap-Haïtien, Collège Saint-Jean in Trou-du-Nord, Collège du Roi in Cap-Haïtien, Lycée Philippe Guerrier, and Nouveau Collège du Nord. He founded Nouveau Collège Haïtien du Cap.
Amos André is a founding member of the Association of Teachers of the North (AEN). He is also a founding member and organizer of the Federation of Teachers’ Associations of the North and Northeast (FAENN), and a founding member of the National Confederation of Haitian Teachers (CNEH).
He serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Fondation Espoir and is a member of the World Youth Movement for Democracy.
Amos André is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of several companies, including:
1. Bati Ayiti S.A.
A company engaged in construction, mining, land subdivision, land purchases and sales, and commercial activities.
2. Bati Ayiti Aggrégates S.A.
A company specializing in the extraction and study of construction materials, as well as their production and sale.
3. Haïti Mining S.A.
A company engaged in mineral exploration, research, and mining, particularly bauxite and gold.
4. VDL S.A. / Ville du Lac
A company developing a new university, tourism, and economic city between Fonds-Parisien and Ganthier, covering 2,257 hectares. The development is commonly known as Ville du Lac, or “Lake City” (see YouTube).
5. Société des Énergies Renouvelables S.A.
A company working in green energy, waste treatment, wind power generation, environmental protection, and land-use planning. It promotes environmentally sustainable cities.
Amos André is a Haitian politician, founder of the political party “United Front for the Renaissance of Haiti” (FURH), and a former presidential candidate in the most recent elections referred to in this biography. He is also an entrepreneur and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Bati Ayiti S.A. Elected Senator of the Republic for the Northeast Department on December 16, 1990, he was reelected at the end of that term with 79 percent of the vote for a six-year term. He has been married to Yvrose Obas since March 24, 1985, and they have four children.
Family Background
Born in Trou-du-Nord, Haiti, on March 30, 1957, to Carius André and Flavila Guillaume, Amos André is the eldest of twelve children. He was raised in a strictly disciplined household, reflecting the traditions of Habitation Faille in the Roche Plate communal section, described in the biography as the country’s richest area in mineral, natural, and agricultural resources.
Education
Raised in an “idealistic and demanding” environment, Amos André is often described as a brilliant student. He began his primary education at the Baptist Church School in Trou-du-Nord and completed it at Collège Saint-Dominique Savio in Trou-du-Nord, an institution administered by the Brothers of Christian Instruction.
He pursued his secondary education at Collège Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours, from the first year of secondary school through the penultimate year, known as Rhéto. He completed his final year, known as Philo, at Lycée Philippe Guerrier in Cap-Haïtien.
Amos André is frequently described as having been an outstanding student throughout his primary and secondary education. After secondary school, he pursued higher education at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Haiti in Limbé, a municipality in Haiti’s North Department, and studied legal sciences at the Faculty of Law in Cap-Haïtien.
Alongside his formal and university studies, he benefited from the guidance of several prominent national figures who became his mentors. These distinguished individuals included:
* Dr. Mégi Sylvain, who taught him theology, psychology, and philosophy for five years;
* Professor Gérard Gourgues and attorney Lafontant Joseph, who provided advanced instruction in human rights;
* His father, Carius André, Reverend Sem Marseille, and Dr. Charles Manigat, who introduced him to politics.
In 1989, Amos André received a United Nations scholarship as a teacher to attend a two-month training program in teaching methodology at the Universidad de San Juan in Puerto Rico. He ranked among the top teachers participating in the program. In 1990, he received a scholarship from the United States government to participate in intensive training in human rights, democracy, and education.
Early Political Career
As a young student and teacher, he became acquainted with the Human Rights League associated with Gérard Gourgues, Joseph Maxi, and Lafontant Joseph. During the 1980s, Amos André became involved in the campaign to defend human rights. In that capacity, he was welcomed at the United States Congress on March 28, 1990, at the invitation of the United States Information Agency (USIA), to participate in working sessions with American lawmakers concerning human rights violations in Haiti.
During this official visit, he spoke at several American schools and colleges, sharing his knowledge of human rights conditions in Haiti.
His political calling gradually took shape. After defending victims imprisoned by the dictatorship in Cap-Haïtien, in northern Haiti, he was elected to the Senate of the Republic of Haiti, serving during the periods 1990–1992 and 1992–1998. He subsequently served as Vice President and President of this prestigious assembly. He distinguished himself through his eloquence and ability to manage conflicts.
In 1992, while serving as Vice President of the Haitian Senate, he received an official invitation from the Chilean Parliament. He met with the President of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Patricio Aluin; the President of the Chilean Chamber of Deputies, Madame Maria Campos; and the President of the Argentine Senate, Mr. Hipolito Solari.
Amos André is passionate about politics, development, the fundamental principles of democracy, respect for the common good, and the basic principles of human rights as expressions of individual and collective freedoms.
He began participating in social, political, and community activities at the age of nineteen. He took part in continuing education programs for young people from various Haitian communities. He hosted radio and television programs and debates, delivered lectures, and provided training in conflict resolution and project development and management.
Throughout his active political career, his positions, activities, and distinctions have included:
* Coordinator of CONACOM’s Northeast Department branch;
* Member of PANPRA’s National Directorate;
* Coordinator of ANDP;
* Former Chair of the Senate’s Human Rights Commission;
* Former National Coordinator of MOCHRENHA;
* President of the Renaissance Platform, a political coalition bringing together political parties and social organizations;
* Member of the National Directorate of the Ansanm Nou Fò Platform;
* Member of the United Nations commission for resolving the Haitian crisis under the New York Pact;
* Special guest of Colombian President Álvaro Uribe;
* Guest of honor and recipient of an award from the University of Santander (UDES) in Colombia;
* Guest of Fernando Vargas, who honored him with the title of First Citizen of the City of Bucaramanga;
* Member of various commissions negotiating a resolution to the Haitian crisis from 1991 to 1994;
* President, at the time of this biography, of the political platform UNITED FRONT FOR THE RENAISSANCE OF HAITI (FURH).
Professional Career
As a teacher, Amos André taught Latin, social sciences, and literature at Centre Siloé in Cap-Haïtien, Nouveau Collège du Cap-Haïtien, Collège Saint-Jean in Trou-du-Nord, Collège du Roi in Cap-Haïtien, Lycée Philippe Guerrier, and Nouveau Collège du Nord. He founded Nouveau Collège Haïtien du Cap.
Amos André is a founding member of the Association of Teachers of the North (AEN). He is also a founding member and organizer of the Federation of Teachers’ Associations of the North and Northeast (FAENN), and a founding member of the National Confederation of Haitian Teachers (CNEH).
He serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Fondation Espoir and is a member of the World Youth Movement for Democracy.
Amos André is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of several companies, including:
1. Bati Ayiti S.A.
A company engaged in construction, mining, land subdivision, land purchases and sales, and commercial activities.
2. Bati Ayiti Aggrégates S.A.
A company specializing in the extraction and study of construction materials, as well as their production and sale.
3. Haïti Mining S.A.
A company engaged in mineral exploration, research, and mining, particularly bauxite and gold.
4. VDL S.A. / Ville du Lac
A company developing a new university, tourism, and economic city between Fonds-Parisien and Ganthier, covering 2,257 hectares. The development is commonly known as Ville du Lac, or “Lake City” (see YouTube).
5. Société des Énergies Renouvelables S.A.
A company working in green energy, waste treatment, wind power generation, environmental protection, and land-use planning. It promotes environmentally sustainable cities.