Friday in Port-de-Paix, as part of the patronal feast of the Immaculate Conception, President Jovenel Moïse accompanied by several local elected officials, took part in cultural activities organized in the Place Capois Lamort.

The Head of State took the opportunity to reiterate in front of a large crowd, his willingness to stand at the side of the people to improve the living conditions of every Haitian. Moïse called on the people of Port-de-Paix in particular, to be patient, to cooperate and to live in peace, so that all projects planned by the state for the department can be realized quickly.

He announced that the Joffre / Anse-à-Foleur stretch of road will be completed shortly. Recall that all this important road infrastructure estimated at 235 million US dollars is funded 75 million by the Treasury and 160 million by the PetroCaribe Fund (source MEF, 2017-2018 budget annex), is one of government's top priorities, as well as the proposed 10 megawatt thermal-wind-solar hybrid power plant to supply electricity to Port-de-Paix and Anse-à-Foleur.

The Head of State also announced a major urban renewal program, in which several kilometers of streets in the city center will be built of concrete, to transform the image of Port-de-Paix and offer residents of pleasant life.

HL/ HaitiLibre