Haiti Special Coordinator Kenneth Merten arrived in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, December 3, for consultations with a range of political, business, civil society, and international community leaders. In his meetings, Special Coordinator Merten emphasized the United States’ support for fair and inclusive elections. Special Coordinator Merten urged all parties to work together to ensure that elections being ... Read More»
U.S. Coast Guard Seeks Candidates for International Cadet Program
The U.S. Coast Guard, through the U.S. Embassy of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is seeking candidates for a special International Cadet Program available to outstanding single Haitian men and women between the ages of 17 to 23. This is a rigorous four-year program in the United States and candidates will return to Haiti and serve in the ... Read More»
Ambassador Peter F. Mulrean
Peter F. Mulrean was nominated for Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti by President Obama. He presented his credentials in Haiti on October 6, 2015. Most recently, Mr. Mulrean served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland where he managed a diverse portfolio across many agencies. ... Read More»
Secretary of State John Kerry Travels to Port-au-Prince, Haiti
In response to the invitation of Haitian President Michel Martelly, Secretary Kerry will stop in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on October 6. He will meet with President Martelly with other senior Haitian officials. Discussions will focus on Haiti’s preparations for its upcoming elections. Read More»
Kenneth H. Merten, Haiti Special Coordinator
Kenneth Merten has been serving as the Haiti Special Coordinator and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Haiti in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs since August 17, 2015. Since April 2016, he assumed responsibility as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Canadian Affairs in the same Bureau. A two-time Ambassador, he was most recently the United States Ambassador to the Republic of ... Read More»