The Prime Minister's Office has a new spokesperson

During a ceremony at the Prime Minister's Office as part of the «Tuesdays of the Nation» initiative, journalist and lawyer Éné Val was installed as spokesperson for Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé this Tuesday, June 24. The Chief of Staff of the head of government, Me Axène Joseph, officiated his installation.

In his address, Me Joseph welcomed the journalist, whom he presented as «a seasoned communicator, aware of the current challenges.» He emphasized the need to deliver «a clear, credible, and accessible government message to all.»

For his part, Mr. Val stated that he is aware of the responsibilities awaiting him. He committed to ensuring reliable, transparent, and open communication with the press and citizens, promising to work professionally so that the government's message can reach the population. «I am aware of the responsibilities that fall upon me. I will do my best to merit the trust placed in me,» declared Mr. Val, visibly moved, before an audience composed of officials and members of the press.

Originally from Saint-Michel de l’Attalaye, Éné Val is a lawyer by training. He studied at the Faculty of Law and Economic Sciences (FDSE) in Port-au-Prince between 2013 and 2017. However, he primarily made his mark in the media landscape, notably as host of the show «Haiti Débat» on Scoop FM, alongside journalist Garry Pierre Paul Charles.

He succeeds former Radio Tele Metropole journalist Jean Jul Desauguste, the last known government spokesperson, who served under the administration of Garry Conille.