The year 2022 is almost coming to an end. Time for balance sheets with a view to new resolutions for some. And if our authorities responsible for managing the city put themselves in this category?

We know that Prime Minister Ariel Henry has just granted himself a new 14-month transition period through the new political agreement signed with civil society organizations. It’s unclear if this is a reward for good service to the nation or if it’s a fresh start to finally address the evils that are turning Haitians’ daily lives into hell.

While we wait to find out whether the December 21, 2022 agreement is a new pastime strategy or an expression of a genuine awareness on the part of Haitian elites to lead the country out of the crisis, we are sure that the Haitian authorities did not meet the expectations of the Haitian people for the year 2022. The fight against insecurity was not initiated. Gangs have been gaining ground throughout Port-au-Prince and in some provincial towns. From Martissant to downtown Croix-des-Bouquets, through Canaan to Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite, the bandits paraded the police and sowed grief among the population.

Economically, the year 2022 was a real breath for Haitians, decapitalized by kidnappings, the gang occupation of the national roads, runaway inflation, the discount of the Gourde… The new episode of the country lockdown to protest the elimination of subsidies for petroleum products has only made the wound worse. In addition to the lost jobs, schools are still keeping their doors closed to this day. The Ministry of National Education and Training sets the official reopening of classes for the 2022-2023 academic year on January 3rd. No wonder many parents who have been hit hard by the unfortunate events of 2022 will not be there.

What about the justice system? In the year just ended, the Haitian judiciary was one of the main casualties of the crisis. In Port-au-Prince, Croix-des-Bouquets and other parts of the country, the judiciary has even been supplanted by gangs. But the country waited for the Haitian justice system to finally take up the fight against the impunity and corruption that plagued society. Reports by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) released this year are awaiting legal action. The country is also waiting for the Haitian judiciary to rule on the cases of Haitian figures sanctioned by Canada and the United States. Is it asking too much of our justice?

Is there one sector where the Haitian authorities have been up to the task this year?

2022 has not been a quiet year for Haitians. Before deciding to extend his term by 14 months, has Prime Minister Ariel Henry taken the time to take stock of his situation for 2022?