Monday, January 1, 2018, in Gonaïves as part of the commemoration of the 214th anniversary of Haiti's independence, after the laying of a wreath at the foot of the monuments on the Place d'armes, a mass was held at the Cathédrale du Souvenir.

At this religious ceremony Mgr Yves Marie Péan, the principal celebrant, during his homily declared "[...] we urge the holders of 3 powers of the state to take firm measures and concerted decisions to create conditions favorable to job creation for the stability of the state and the security of the Nation.

We urge the elites of different sectors, economic, political, professional and political leaders, to invest more in the consolidation of institutions, respect for democratic rules and development of the country.

We urge our compatriots of the diaspora to feel themselves challenged by such a dramatic situation and to become aware of their civic responsibilities towards the Haitian nation to build together on values such as living together and to develop the pursuit of the common good which is both the good of all and the good of everyone, respect for human dignity, honesty and civility.

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Haitians, let us hold ourselves sincerely and obediently by the hand and say no to the division that weakens us and destroys our Nation, yes to the Union which is the Force, let us put together our intelligence, our talents, our resources, our wealth at the service of the construction of a solid Rule of Law of a democratic and prosperous Nation, of a Haiti that looks with confidence at its future to live fully and with hope its present [...]"

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23147-haiti-politic-our-enemy-today-is-ourselves-dixit-jovenel-moise.html

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