PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s newly installed transitional council chose former Sports Minister Fritz Bélizaire as the Caribbean country’s prime minister Tuesday as it presses forward in its monumental task of trying to establish a stable new government amid stifling violence.
Bélizaire replaces Michel Patrick Boisvert, the former minister of economy and finance who was the current interim prime minister. Bélizaire is little known and even some members of the council said they were unfamiliar with him.
The nine-member transitional council, seven of whom have voting rights, was choosing a new prime minister and Cabinet in a bid to help quell gang violence that is choking the capital, Port-au-Prince, and beyond. Bélizaire had the support of four of the council’s voting members.
Heavy gunfire was reported in several neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, including near the National Palace, although it wasn’t immediately clear if it was in response to the unexpected announcement of a new prime minister.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
ACC admits it failed amputee over unpaid entitlementsRNZ's brand new current affairs show: 30 with Guyon EspinerFerrari F512M stolen in 1995 is recovered by Met PoliceCoalition talks: Christopher Luxon, David Seymour and Winston Peters meet in personPerson dies after crash in Waipā, WaikatoCommunity papers to be digitalised to preserve Aotearoa's historyHamilton Movers won’t return accidental $50k payment to luxury hotel brandPerson dies after crash in Waipā, WaikatoRNZ's brand new current affairs show: 30 with Guyon Espiner'Enough is enough': Making streets safe for young women
2.3112s , 6501.0546875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Haiti prime minister: transitional council names new leader ,Global Gazetteer news portal