January 29, 2026
The Haitian state inaugurated two new Courts of First Instance in Ouanaminthe and Limbé on December 22, 2025, asserting its intention to bring the justice system closer to the population. The Ministry of Justice described the facilities as “modern and functional judicial infrastructures made available to citizens.”
The ceremonies brought together members of the Transitional Presidential Council, judicial authorities, and local stakeholders from the North and Northeast departments. Their presence was intended to highlight the institutional importance of the event, presented as a structural milestone for the administration of justice.
With these new courts, Haiti now counts twenty Courts of First Instance, a development hailed by authorities as a “major step forward.” According to the Ministry, the initiative reflects a “firm commitment to bringing justice closer to citizens, strengthening national unity, and consolidating institutional stability.”
The Minister of Justice placed the inaugurations within the reform agenda initiated by the Transitional Presidential Council and implemented by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, emphasizing that the judicial system constitutes “a central pillar of security, justice, and collective hope.”
Authorities noted that the Ouanaminthe court fulfills a “long-standing demand” from local populations who had long been deprived of direct access to justice. The State thus reiterates its commitment to building a justice system that is “accessible, credible, and equitable,” while reaffirming its dedication to national stability and unity.
