Pradel Henriquez, Minister of Communication welcomes, on behalf of the Government, the departure for the beyond the Secretary of State for Social Affairs appointed on March 9, https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30228-haiti-politic-explosion-of-the-number-of-secretaries-of-state-under-the-jouthe-government.html , victim of Covid-19.

"It is with great sadness that the Government, as a whole, learned of the death of the Secretary of State for Social Affairs, Emmanuel Cantave, Tuesday June 9, 2020 from Covid-19, while he suffered from illness heart and had already undergone several surgeries. This unexpected departure created a stir among members of the government.

The news of his sudden disappearance plunges into dismay not only his family, but also the various relatives, colleagues, collaborators and friends."

"[...] Former president of the Aigle Noir Athletic Club, Emmanuel Cantave was a major figure in Haitian football who guided the Club in tragic moments, as in good times.

On behalf of the government, our thoughts are with his family, loved ones and the entire Haitian population, including the big family of the Aigle Noir AC."

Lubérice, Secretary General of the Council of Ministers :

"The news of the death of HE Emmanuel Cantave is a real shock. My deepest sympathies to his family and his collaborators."

Secretary of State for Communication, Eddy Jackson Alexis :

"On behalf of the Executive and the Government, the Secretary of State for Communication, Eddy Jackson Alexis expresses his sympathies for the family of Emmanuel Cantave, Secretary of State for Social Affairs and inveterate activist of human rights."

Chancellor Claude Joseph :

"Saddened by the death of my colleague Emmanuel Cantave, Secretary of State for Social Affairs, longtime activist, I offer my sympathies to his family and loved ones."

HL/ HaitiLibre