Prime Minister of Haiti

Prime Minister of Haiti
Premier ministre d'Haïti  (French) Premye Minis Ayiti (Haitian Creole)
National Emblem of the Republic of Haiti
Flag of Haiti
Incumbent Vacant since 11 March 2024
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.gouv.ht

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 was held by Ariel Henry, who served as acting prime minister from 2021 until his resignation in 2024.

Appointment

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

Duties and powers

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.

Records

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

• List of prime ministers of Haiti
• President of Haiti
• List of heads of state of Haiti