Enex Jean-Charles
Enex Jean-Charles (born 18 July 1960) is a Haitian politician who served as Prime Minister of Haiti from March 2016 until March 2017.
Enex Jean-Charles | |
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19th Prime Minister of Haiti | |
In office 28 March 2016 – 21 March 2017 | |
President | Jocelerme Privert (Acting) Jovenel Moïse |
Preceded by | Fritz Jean |
Succeeded by | Jack Guy Lafontant |
Personal details | |
Born | Chansolme, Haiti | 18 July 1960
Political party | Independent |
Career
Jean-Charles was born on 18 July 1960 in Chansolme.[1]
From March 2004 to June 2006 Jean-Charles served as Secretary General of the Council of Ministers under President Boniface Alexandre. Under Alexandre's successor, René Préval, Jean-Charles was a special advisor. He also served as advisor to President Michel Martelly during his term in office (2011–2016).[1]
In March 2016 Jean-Charles was named as designate Minister of Planning and External Cooperation in the cabinet of Fritz Jean.[2] On 22 March 2016 acting President Jocelerme Privert appointed Jean-Charles as Prime Minister by decree.[3] The general policy plan of his predecessor, Fritz Jean, had been rejected by the Chamber of Deputies on 20 March.[4] On 24 March Jean-Charles presented his cabinet.[5] On 25 March Jean-Charles obtained support for both his general policy plan and his cabinet from both Houses of the Haitian Parliament and was confirmed as Prime Minister.[6] On 28 March his government was officially installed.[7][8] He was succeeded as Prime Minister by Jack Guy Lafontant on 21 March 2017.[9]
Jean-Charles has worked as a professor of administrative law at the University of Haiti since 1991.[1]
Personal life
Jean-Charles is married and has three children.[1]
References
- "Haiti - Politic : Who is Enex Jean-Charles ?". Haiti Libre. 23 March 2016. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016.
- Robenson Geffrard (15 March 2016). "Le gouvernement de Fritz Jean officiellement nommé par arrêté présidentiel" (in French). Le Nouvelliste. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- "Haiti - FLASH : Enex J. Jean-Charles new Prime Minister named". Haiti Libre. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- "After parliament's rejection, Haiti names a new prime minister". Miami Herald. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- "Prime Minister Enex Jean-Charles Made Public His Ministerial Cabinet". Haiti Observer. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- "Interim Haiti prime minister, government finally take charge". Miami Herald. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- "Haiti installs new government and is ready to name new elections body". Miami Herald. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- "Haïti-Politique : Le gouvernement d'Enex Jean-Charles installé" (in French). AlterPresse. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- David McFadden (21 March 2017). "New prime minister urges Haitians to heal deep divisions". ABC News. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Fritz Jean |
Prime Minister of Haiti 2016–2017 |
Succeeded by Jack Guy Lafontant |