In Grand'Anse, Presidential Advisor Louis Gérald Gilles Reaffirms Council's Commitment to Restore National Security
By Gedeon Delva · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
Translated from French — AI-assisted and reviewed by the editorial team. The French version is authoritative. Read the original · About our translation policy

On May 18, 2025, Presidential Advisor Dr. Louis Gérald Gilles commemorated this highly symbolic date in the Grand'Anse department of the country. A ceremony marked by reflection and national pride was organized in the cathedral. Speaking at this event, the Presidential Advisor paid tribute to the memory of the Heroes of independence, particularly those from the South, a historic bastion of the struggle for the emancipation of the Haitian people. He recalled that the national flag is not merely an emblem, but a living reflection of our ancestors' fight for liberty, justice, and sovereignty.
In his speech, Dr. Gilles also emphasized the importance of restoring national security, an indispensable condition for the return to constitutional order, institutional stability, and the relaunch of the democratic process.
On this day, which celebrates both the Bicolour and the University, the Advisor highlighted the fundamental role of higher education in building a free and prosperous Haitian society. "The ideal of the nation's founders rested as much on the conquest of liberty as on emancipation through knowledge," he recalled.
Through this double commemoration, Dr. Gilles reaffirmed the commitment of the Transitional Presidential Council to build a sovereign, united, and forward-looking Haiti, further expressing his solidarity with the diocesan community and advocating for joint mobilization for the reconstruction of this heritage monument, a symbol of Haitian faith and resilience.
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