In a significant move to bolster institutional security, Haiti’s Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development (MARNDR) has completed an intensive specialized training program for its security personnel. The Western Department initiative represents a substantial advancement in protection standards for government facilities.
The ministry engaged Protection and Risk Management S.A. (PRM Security), a recognized leader in risk mitigation solutions, to deliver expert instruction through two comprehensive sessions. The curriculum addressed critical operational competencies including controlled access procedures for sensitive buildings, implementation of preventive risk measures, and emergency response protocols for crisis situations and natural disasters.
During the certificate ceremony, Agriculture Minister Vernet Joseph commended PRM Security for their ‘professionalism and technical contribution’ while praising participating officers for their discipline and dedication. Minister Joseph announced broader ambitions, stating: ‘We will modernize and professionalize security services for central bodies, with plans to replicate this training across all Departmental Directorates.’
Jean Paul, representing PRM Security, confirmed that ‘officers are now fully equipped to ensure physical security for Ministry staff and infrastructure.’
The most poignant endorsement came from Osmain Austène, Head of Security with 25 years of service, who described the initiative as ‘historic and highly beneficial,’ noting it was the first large-scale training program ever offered to security personnel within the ministry.
This ceremony not only concludes the training cycle but signals a transformative shift toward institutionalized professional security protocols within Haiti’s agricultural administration.