Prime Minister of Haiti

Summary

The prime minister of Haiti (French: Premier ministre d'Haïti, Haitian Creole: Premye Minis Ayiti) is the head of government of Haiti. The office was created under the 1987 Constitution; previously, all executive power was held by the president or head of state, who appointed and chaired the Council of Ministers. The office is currently held by Ariel Henry, having been sworn in as acting prime minister on 20 July 2021.[1]

Prime Minister of Haiti
Premier ministre d'Haïti  (French)
Premye Minis Ayiti (Haitian Creole)
Incumbent
Ariel Henry
Acting
 since 20 July 2021

Serving with Michel Patrick Boisvert
Acting since 25 February 2024
Executive branch of the Haitian Government
StyleHis/Her Excellency
StatusHead of government
Member ofCouncil of Ministers
SeatPort-au-Prince, Haiti
AppointerPresident of Haiti
Inaugural holderMartial Célestin
Formation9 February 1988
Websiteprimature.gouv.ht

Appointment edit

The prime minister is appointed by the president and ratified by the National Assembly.

Duties and powers edit

The prime minister appoints the ministers and secretaries of state by consulting with the president, and goes before the National Assembly to obtain a vote of confidence for their declaration of general policy. The prime minister enforces the laws and, along with the president, is responsible for national defense. In addition, the prime minister oversees the National Commission on Government Procurement (CNMP), a decentralized body.[2]

Records edit

Gérard Latortue served the longest time as prime minister for a total of 1,550 days in office. Jacques-Édouard Alexis served the second-longest time in office. He held the position for 1,526 days during his two terms, and was the longest-serving prime minister appointed to the position by an elected president.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Strife-torn Haiti gets new prime minister". BBC News. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Home". cnmp.gouv.ht.