On the occasion of the National Agriculture and Labor Day, Friday, May 1, 2026, the government organized several activities to mark the date. From the National Palace to the agricultural and artisanal resistance fair, including a ceremony for appointment letters in the health sector, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé expressed his vision for national recovery, founded on security, production, and the dignity of labor.
For the first time since 2020, the diplomatic corps accredited in Haiti stepped onto the lawn of the National Palace at Champ de Mars. A symbolic return that could reflect a new stage in the reconquest of the capital by national security forces.
Celebrated around the theme “Pwodiksyon nasyonal se potomitan batay pou sekirite” (National production is the cornerstone of the struggle for security), the day brought together government members, representatives of the judiciary, the diplomatic corps, the Apostolic Nuncio, international and peasant organizations, chambers of commerce and industry, as well as trade unions. Prime Minister Fils-Aimé, in his speech, recalled the meaning of his commitment. “Bringing back security and organizing elections means giving the Haitian people back their right to live in peace and dignity,” he declared, emphasizing that paying tribute to workers and farmers is to “recognize our sacred bond with the land, and to salute their strength and resilience—this vital source that continues to keep our country standing.”
In a press release, the Prime Minister’s Office (Primature) highlighted that “the symbolic choice of the National Palace gardens for this celebration is not insignificant. It sends a strong signal: the progressive and controlled recovery of national territory. This is an indispensable step toward organizing the next inclusive, free, and democratic general elections across Haiti’s ten geographical departments.”
Farmers and Artisans Honored for Their Resilience
In the same vein, the government proceeded to present plaques of honor and merit to farmers from all corners of the country, as well as to two artisans and an artisanal production company, designated by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MAST). Through this act, according to the Primature, the executive intends to reposition craftsmanship as a strategic pillar of economic development, job creation, and the preservation of Haitian cultural identity. “The interventions of the recipients from the artisanal and agricultural sectors recalled, with emotion and responsibility, the need for sustained state support to transform these sectors into real engines of growth and stability,” the government stated in the release.
The Agricultural and Artisanal Resistance Fair
Alongside the official ceremonies, the Prime Minister visited the second edition of the Agricultural and Artisanal Resistance Fair, organized by Gwoup Eritaj at the El Rancho Convention Center. Focused on Haitian gastronomy and craftsmanship, this activity, according to the Primature, showcased local products and the talent of the country’s producers. An initiative that the head of government hailed as the expression of a sovereignty in the making.
500 Appointments in the Health Sector
The highlight of the day was the ceremony organized by the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) to deliver five hundred appointment and promotion letters to health professionals called to strengthen health services in the West Department. “Behind every letter, there is a face, a story, a dream, and an oath: to serve, to heal, and to relieve,” said Prime Minister Fils-Aimé, praising the courage of those who chose to stay in the country despite the difficult context to serve the nation. “You chose to be present. That is true courage. That is the love of Haiti,” the head of government insisted.
Insisting on the inseparable links between health, security, and development, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé recalled that “there is no viable hospital without security. There is no prosperous agriculture without stability. And there is no dignified work without the protection of life.” In the Primature’s press release, the head of government also reaffirmed that “health is not a commodity, but a fundamental right,” highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen health centers.
