Haiti’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, has announced an 18-member Cabinet, which includes eight ministers retained from the previous administration of Garry Conille. The Cabinet was officially confirmed in a decree issued on Friday, following Conille’s brief five-month tenure amid a deepening governance crisis and escalating gang violence in the country.
The reshuffling of leadership comes as Haiti continues to grapple with political instability, widespread insecurity, and the breakdown of public institutions. The retention of several ministers from Conille’s government suggests a desire for continuity in certain areas, though the country remains in a precarious situation.
The new team, unveiled less than a week after Fils-Aimé was sworn in, is tasked with overseeing the country until February 7, 2026.
Ministers retained from the Conille Cabinet are:
- Antoine Augustin: Minister of National Education and Vocational Training
- Georges Wilbert Franck: Minister of Social Affairs and Labour
- James Monazard: Minister of Commerce and Industry
- Ketleen Forestal: Minister of Planning and External Cooperation
- Lynn Sarah Devalis Octavius: Minister of Youth, Sports, and Civic Action
- Moïse Jean-Pierre Fils: Minister of Environment
- Raphaël Hosty: Minister of Public Works, Transport, and Communications
- Vernet Joseph: Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development
New appointments include:
- Alfred Metellus: Minister of Economy and Finance
- Duckenson Lorthe Blema: Minister of Public Health and Population
- Erick Dessources: Minister of Tourism
- Harvel Jean Baptiste: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship
- Jean Michel Moise: Minister of Defence
- Katia Verdier: Minister of Haitians Living Abroad
- Patrick Delatour: Minister of Culture and Communication
- Patrick Pélissier: Minister of Justice and Public Security
- Paul Antoine Bien-Aimé: Minister of Interior and Local Government
- Pedrica St-Jean: Minister for the Status of Women and Women’s Rights
Political observers say the mix of fresh appointments and experienced individuals could help stabilize and jumpstart the government quickly.
Fils-Aimé’s administration now faces the daunting task of addressing the growing power of armed gangs, restoring law and order, and navigating the ongoing economic and social challenges. This Cabinet change is another chapter in Haiti’s prolonged political turmoil, which has been further exacerbated by natural disasters and the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. The coming months will be critical in determining whether the new government can stabilize the country and begin rebuilding the public trust.
