On November 11, 2024, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé was officially installed as Haiti’s new Prime Minister in a formal ceremony held at Villa d’Acceuil.
The appointment was made official by Haiti’s Presidential Transitional Council (CPT), which handed over a copy of the appointment order in a gathering that underscored the severity of his new responsibilities.
The installation ceremony saw attendance from key national figures, including Commander of the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H) Lieutenant-General Derby Guerrier, the Acting Director General of the National Police of Haiti, Rameau Normil, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and representatives from civil society and business sectors. However, outgoing Prime Minister Garry Conille was notably absent.
Leslie Voltaire, serving as President pro tempore of the Transitional Council, spoke at the event, emphasizing the significant challenges Fils-Aimé faces. Voltaire acknowledged the accomplishments of the outgoing administration and highlighted the critical issues awaiting the new prime minister’s attention, calling for immediate and effective action.
In his first official speech, Fils-Aimé outlined his top priorities: restoring security and organizing transparent national elections. Acknowledging the nation’s “extremely difficult” situation, he emphasized the urgency of harmonizing the executive branches and reviving the Haitian economy. The April 3, 2024, transitional agreement, which outlines the pathway toward stabilizing governance, will be his guiding framework in addressing these goals. Additionally, he called for unity across political, civil, and social divides to confront Haiti’s escalating security crisis and social unrest.
Fils-Aimé, a seasoned businessman, brings substantial experience to his role. A graduate of Boston University with a degree in business management, he has held prominent positions in Haiti’s private sector, including roles as President of COFI Industries and as Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haiti. His career has also included public service through initiatives such as the Presidential Commission on Information and Communication Technologies, positioning him as a forward-thinking leader with ties across both business and civil sectors.
This leadership transition unfolds amidst an intensifying security crisis in Haiti. Violence from armed gangs has disrupted daily life in Port-au-Prince. Fils-Aimé faces the critical task of coordinating with Haiti’s police and military leadership, represented at the ceremony by top officials, to address this mounting violence.
With the eyes of the Haitian public and international community upon him, Fils-Aimé’s tenure begins with a profound sense of urgency and hope for stability in one of the Western Hemisphere’s most challenging environments.
