Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has announced a new cabinet as his interim administration seeks to stabilize the country and move toward long-delayed national elections.
The prime minister unveiled a team of ministers tasked with guiding the government through a period marked by political instability, economic hardship, and escalating gang violence. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, which was attended by members of the diplomatic and consular corps accredited to Haiti, Fils-Aimé emphasized the urgency of decisive leadership.
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“The time for fine speeches is over. Today is the time for action,” he said, while thanking the outgoing administration for its efforts during what he described as a particularly challenging period for the country.
Fils-Aimé also reiterated his administration’s commitment to organizing national elections before the end of the year. Haiti has not held presidential elections since 2016, when Jovenel Moïse was elected head of state. The country has struggled to restore constitutional governance since Moïse’s assassination in 2021 and the collapse of several key state institutions.
The prime minister said the new ministers would be required to practice strict financial accountability and responsible governance. He stressed that public funds must be managed with transparency and discipline.
“Every Gourde spent must be for the direct benefit of the population,” he said, adding that the government aims to build a “modern, efficient, and credible public administration.”
According to Fils-Aimé, the government’s work will revolve around three central priorities: restoring security, stimulating economic and social recovery, and preparing the institutional framework needed to hold credible elections.
Security remains one of the administration’s most pressing concerns, as armed gangs continue to control significant portions of the capital and surrounding regions. The prime minister said the government would strengthen the operational capacity of the Haitian National Police and the country’s security forces in order to regain control of areas currently dominated by criminal groups and reassert state authority.
In addition to security measures, the administration plans to pursue economic recovery through cooperation with the private sector and international partners. Fils-Aimé said the government intends to support farmers and entrepreneurs, revive domestic production, and create conditions that encourage investment, including foreign investment.
On the electoral front, he said authorities would work to establish the logistical, institutional, and security mechanisms required to conduct free, fair, and transparent elections. Such a process, he noted, is essential to renewing Haiti’s political leadership and restoring constitutional order.
The prime minister also called for unity among Haitians as the country seeks to overcome its prolonged crisis.
He urged citizens, civil society, and international partners to work together in building “a prosperous Haiti founded on unity, solidarity, and peace,” while expressing appreciation for continued support from foreign governments and organizations assisting the country’s recovery efforts.
The newly appointed cabinet includes the following ministers:
- Bertrand Sinal – Minister of Public Health and Population
- 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 Defence
- 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 Aimé – Minister of the Environment
- Vijonet Demero – Minister of National Education and Vocational Training
The formation of the new cabinet marks another step in Haiti’s ongoing efforts to rebuild governance structures and address the overlapping security, economic, and humanitarian crises that have gripped the country in recent years.
