PARCEL DELIVERY AND COURIER SERVICES TO HAITI
Haiti entices with its verdant mountains, palm-fringed, white sand beaches and vibrant culture with prominent African roots. The small country takes up about three-eighths of the island of Hispaniola. It was originally inhabited by the Taíno people. However, they were wiped out within 25 years after Christopher Columbus founded the island in 1492 while traversing the Atlantic. The French then established a presence in the 17th century, and in 1697, Spain ceded to the French the western third of the island – what is now known as Haiti. The country eventually declared independence in 1804. For years, the country has been plagued by poverty and political instability. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck in 2010 caused even further damage, killing thousands and leaving 1.5 million people homeless. However, the people’s resiliency and zest for life trumps the country’s past. Recent years have been focused on the recovery and rebuilding efforts. The UK has contributed significantly to the recovery of Haiti and continues to provide support. The country’s economy is based primarily on remittances, which account for one-fifth of GDP. The need for international economic assistance, has given way to a reliable courier services to Haiti.
