Tension at ONA: Employees Demand the Revocation of the Director General
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The central headquarters of the National Old-Age Insurance Office (ONA), located in Pétion-Ville, was the scene of great unrest this Monday morning. Employees, dissatisfied with the management of the current Director General, Marguerite Berthe Marescot, decided to block access to the institution, preventing her from reaching her office.
This protest movement is not limited to the central headquarters. Regional offices, particularly those in Hinche, Ouanaminthe, and Mirebalais, are also affected. According to information provided by the Ger-ONA trade union organization, these concerted actions are causing major disruptions to the institution's operations nationwide.
Leadership Under Pressure
Appointed head of ONA in February 2023, Marguerite Berthe Marescot is now at the center of strong opposition. Employees denounce her management, without publicly detailing the specific grievances behind this dissatisfaction.
“We will not resume work until our demands are heard and the Director General is revoked,” an employee stated anonymously. Impacts on Services
The blocking of offices affects not only internal operations but also the services provided to ONA policyholders and beneficiaries. “Several citizens are already complaining about the impossibility of carrying out their administrative procedures,” reported a local Ger-ONA representative. Call for a Trusted Appointment
In response to this crisis, employees are demanding not only the revocation of Marguerite Berthe Marescot but also the appointment of a new person to head ONA. They wish to see a young, competent figure, and above all, beyond reproach, capable of restoring confidence and ensuring transparent management of the institution. For now, Marguerite Berthe Marescot has not yet publicly commented on the situation. Meanwhile, employees are maintaining their stance, plunging ONA into a crisis that could have significant repercussions on the social security system in Haiti.
Appointed head of ONA in February 2023, Marguerite Berthe Marescot is now at the center of strong opposition. Employees denounce her management, without publicly detailing the specific grievances behind this dissatisfaction.
“We will not resume work until our demands are heard and the Director General is revoked,” an employee stated anonymously. Impacts on Services
The blocking of offices affects not only internal operations but also the services provided to ONA policyholders and beneficiaries. “Several citizens are already complaining about the impossibility of carrying out their administrative procedures,” reported a local Ger-ONA representative. Call for a Trusted Appointment
In response to this crisis, employees are demanding not only the revocation of Marguerite Berthe Marescot but also the appointment of a new person to head ONA. They wish to see a young, competent figure, and above all, beyond reproach, capable of restoring confidence and ensuring transparent management of the institution. For now, Marguerite Berthe Marescot has not yet publicly commented on the situation. Meanwhile, employees are maintaining their stance, plunging ONA into a crisis that could have significant repercussions on the social security system in Haiti.
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