On the 208th anniversary of Haitian independence, January 1, 2012, was held a traditional ceremony in the city of Gonaives, taking part the President Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Garry Conille.
Gonaives, the City of Independence also had the presidents of both Houses of Parliament and the President of the Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) in attendance for the commemorative festivities.
By evoking the memory of heroes who fought in the war of independence, President Martelly reaffirmed his commitment to rebuild the armed forces of Haiti.
"The civilian commission that worked on the issue has already submitted its report and I can tell you that the commission recommends the reconstitution of the army," said the head of state to the Gonaïviens who massed in the square of arms.
To believe the head of state, the report of the commission will be submitted for the analysis of the three branches of government, civil society and the business sector.
At the same time, President Martelly said he wished to stay true to his commitment to reform the national police while remobilizing the army. Martelly invited the international community to engage in these projects.
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SOURCE: Digicel Haiti
