The prime minister of Haiti (Haitian French, French: , ht, 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 current prime minister of Haiti is Ariel Henry, who was sworn into office on 20 July 2021.

Appointment

The prime minister is appointed by the President of Haiti, president and ratified by the Haitian Parliament#National Assembly, National Assembly.

Duties and powers

The prime minister appoints the Minister (government), ministers and Secretary of State, secretaries of state, 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 in office, serving 1,550 days in office. Jacques-Édouard Alexis served the second-longest time in office, serving 1,526 total days during his two terms in office, and he was the longest-serving prime minister appointed to the position by an elected president.

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Appointment

Duties and powers

Records

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