A landmark ceremony in Berquin, Nippes Department, on January 22, 2026, marked the formal commencement of construction for the new Departmental Directorate of the Haitian National Police (PNH). The event, while symbolic, follows four months of significant construction progress on the modern facility, which aims to substantially enhance the PNH’s institutional footprint in the region.
The project is strategically designed to address critical public safety expectations and bolster security governance. The presence of a diverse delegation underscored its national importance and international backing. Attendees included Mayor Anne Myriam Loiseau Luima of Miragoâne, judicial dignitaries, religious leaders, and key international figures such as Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiko Nishiuchi and Xavier Michon, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Haiti.
High-ranking PNH officials, including Inspector General Mario Aubergiste, Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief, were also present, highlighting the project’s alignment with the force’s strategic modernization goals.
Xavier Michon of UNDP reiterated the organization’s steadfast commitment to aiding the Haitian government in fortifying its public security institutions. He articulated that the new infrastructure would be pivotal in improving officer working conditions and nurturing a more collaborative relationship between the police force and the local community.
Local leadership welcomed the initiative. The Mayor of Miragoâne hailed the project as a beacon of hope for the people of Nippes, essential for ensuring social peace and fostering local development through a better-equipped police force.
Ambassador Nishiuchi reaffirmed Japan’s ongoing support for Haiti’s stabilization and institutional strengthening, positioning Japanese cooperation as a vital catalyst for enhancing security and promoting sustainable development.
Inspector General Aubergiste emphasized that the construction is a core component of the High Command’s vision to decentralize and modernize the PNH’s operational capabilities. He extended profound gratitude to the national and international partners supporting these efforts.
Post-ceremony, the delegation conducted an assessment of the nearby Miragoâne Police Station, which has been operating from temporary prefabricated structures since being severely damaged in the devastating January 2010 earthquake. This visit highlighted the urgent need for permanent infrastructure, as the current conditions have long impacted both police personnel efficacy and public service quality.