The Presidency Reports on the CPT President's Mission in the North

A few days after his inauguration, the President of the Transitional Presidential Council, Fritz Alphonse Jean, was on a mission in the North and Northeast departments from March 16 to 18, 2025, according to a statement from the presidency. During this mission, he met with diaspora businessmen and members of the North Chamber of Commerce. This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss several strategic areas to boost the region's economy, the presidency indicates.

According to the statement, discussions focused on investments related to the redevelopment of Cap-Haitien International Airport, the request for authorization for a free zone in Chinouette, improving access to energy, and evaluating the education system. Regarding the redevelopment of Cap-Haitien International Airport, experienced professionals in airport infrastructure construction and management from the United States participating in this meeting have already secured the necessary funding.

Regarding energy, CPT President Fritz Alphonse Jean announced the ongoing construction of two solar power plants with a total capacity of 12 megawatts. These twelve megawatts will be added to the existing 10 thermal megawatts.

Furthermore, the representative of the Montana Accord within the transitional presidential council organized a working meeting and a visit to the Caracol Industrial Park (PIC) with the aim of finding, he said, sustainable solutions for the economic recovery.

According to the CPT statement, the park is currently facing significant difficulties. Its workforce has significantly decreased in recent months. Its 12,500 employees have been reduced to 3,500.

The presidency states that this mission offered CPT President Fritz Alphonse Jean the opportunity to engage directly with entrepreneurs and investors from the North region, as well as the diaspora, regarding investment opportunities and available funding sources.