Haiti’s Prime Minister Resigns

Haitian Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has resigned as head of the country’s government.

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, and President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, made the announcement at a press conference on Monday (March 11) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, which followed a high-level meeting on regional heads and international partners on Haiti.

“We acknowledge his resignation upon the establishment of a transitional presidential council and the naming of an interim prime minister,” he said.

Dr. Ali thanked Prime Minister Henry for his service to the Haitian people and for his personal dedication to the development and advancement of the country.

He said there is a commitment to a transitional governance arrangement in Haiti, which paves the way for a peaceful transition of power, continuity of governance, an action plan for near-term security, and the road to free and fair elections.

“It further seeks to ensure that Haiti will be governed by the rule of law. This commitment reflects compromises among a diverse coalition of actors who have put their country above all differences,” Dr. Ali noted.