Minister Inspects Gonaïves' Sténio Vincent Park Ahead of November Rehabilitation
Youth and Sports Minister Pythagore Dumas pledges full completion of the 105-million-gourde project, with a tender call expected next week.
GONAÏVES — Minister of Youth and Sports (MJSAC) Pythagore Dumas led a technical delegation to Gonaïves on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for a final assessment of Parc Sténio Vincent ahead of rehabilitation work set to begin in November 2026, according to icihaiti.com. A budget of 105 million gourdes has reportedly been allocated for the project in the 2026–2027 fiscal year, the outlet said, citing its sources.
The delegation was welcomed by city Mayor Gina Jeanty. Following an inspection by the MJSAC technical team, Dumas met with representatives of Gonaïves civil society and local authorities, including René Darius, Vice-Delegate for the Gonaïves arrondissement; engineer Dorsainvil Enold, Departmental Director of the Ministry of Public Works; and Deputy Mayor Marc Emmanuel Bertho. Figures from the local sports community, including journalist Johnny Ferdinand, also attended.
Dumas provided a firm guarantee that the project would be completed in full, in accordance with the technical study already conducted. A call for tenders will be issued next week, paving the way for the execution phase, icihaiti.com reported. The minister urged residents to cooperate, saying, "You must all act as supervisors to ensure the smooth progress of this project."