PORT AU PRINCE, CMC – Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has named a new 17-member cabinet, saying that the “time for fine speeches is over. Today is the time for action”.
Prime Minister Fils-Aimé, who remains confident that the presidential and national elections, last held in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country when Jovenel Moïse was elected as head of state, will take place by year’s end, thanked the outgoing administration for its commitment and dedication during a particularly challenging crisis.
He told the ceremony, which was attended by representatives of the diplomatic and consular corps accredited to Haiti, that the new cabinet ministers needed to adopt sound, rigorous, and transparent management of public resources.
He said that every Gourde (One Gourde = 0.01 cents) spent must be for the direct benefit of the population, to build a modern, efficient, and credible public administration.
Prime Minister Fils-Aimé reaffirmed that government action will be structured around three major strategic priorities: security, economic and social recovery, and the organization of the elections.
He said strengthening the operational capacities of the Haitian National Police (PNH), the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H), and the Gang Repression Force (FRG) was necessary to regain full control of areas under the influence of criminal groups and restore the authority of the state.
The head of the government said that his interim administration would implement concrete actions through sustained dialogue with representatives of the private sector and financial partners; support farmers and entrepreneurs; revive national production and create a climate conducive to investment, particularly foreign investment.
Regarding the elections, he spoke of the need to establish the institutional, logistical, and security mechanisms necessary for organizing free, fair, and credible elections, with a view to renewing the political personnel and fully restoring constitutional order.
Prime Minister Fils-Aimé made a passionate appeal for society to come together to build a prosperous Haiti, founded on unity, solidarity, and peace.
He thanked the international partners for their continued support in efforts to end the country’s long-standing crisis definitively.
The following is the full list of the new Cabinet:
Bertrand Sinal – Minister of Public Health and Population
Culture Emmanuel Menard -Minister of Culture and Communication
James Monazard -Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Joseph Almathe Pierre Louis – Minister of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications.
E. Kathia Verdier -Minister for Haitians Living Abroad.
Marcelin Aubourg -Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development.
Mario Andresol -Minister of Defense.
Marc Elie Nelson -Minister of Social Affairs and Labour.
Patrick Pelissier -Minister of Justice and Public Security
Paul Antoine Bien-Aimé -Minister of the Interior and Local Authorities
Pédrica Saint Jean -Minister for the Status of Women and Women’s Rights
Pythagore Dumas – Minister of Youth, Sports, and Civic Action.
Raina Forbin -Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs
Sandra Paulemon, Minister of Planning and External Cooperation
Serge Gabriel Collin -Minister of Economy and Finance.
Stéphanie Smith -Minister of Tourism.
Valery Fils Aime -Minister of the Environment
Vijonet Demero -Minister of National Education and Vocational Training.
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