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 Constitution of 1987; 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 Alix Didier Fils-Aimé who has been serving as acting prime minister since 10 November 2024.[1]
| Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti | |
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| Premier Ministre d'Haïti (French) Premye Minis Ayiti (Haitian Creole) | |
 Seal of the Primature of the Republic of Haiti | |
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| Executive branch of the Haitian Government | |
| Style | His/Her Excellency |
| Status | Head of government |
| Member of | Council of Ministers |
| Seat | Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Appointer | President of Haiti |
| Inaugural holder | Martial Célestin |
| Formation | 9 February 1988 |
| Website | primature |
Appointment
editThe prime minister is appointed by the president and ratified by the National Assembly.
Duties and powers
editThe 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
editGérard 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Coto, Danica. "Transitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs".
- ^ "Home". cnmp.gouv.ht.