ONA Delmas 17 on the Path to Reopening: A Second Visit to Assess Cleaning Work
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Director General of the National Insurance Office (ONA), Lovely François, made a second visit to the Delmas 17 annex site.
By Jean Wesley Pierre · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Director General of the National Insurance Office (ONA), Lovely François, made a second visit to the Delmas 17 annex site. Accompanied by the Director General of the National Solid Waste Management Service (SNGRS), Daryl Balthazar, and the Mayor of Pétion-Ville, Normil Rameau, she assessed the situation with a view to the upcoming launch of cleaning and rehabilitation work.
A Joint Mobilization for a Decent Working Environment
This visit is part of a collaborative dynamic between the State, local authorities, and specialized agencies. The Mayor of Pétion-Ville, Normil Rameau, emphasized the importance of this support:
“We came to observe the situation on the ground, conduct an assessment, and see what support we can provide, particularly regarding cleaning.”
For her part, Lovely François reiterated that this was the second visit with the same partners. The objective is clear: to proceed with cleaning, “the second step before the launch of the work,” to allow employees assigned to this annex to resume work under acceptable conditions.
Unworthy Working Conditions
The ONA Director did not hide her alarming observation:
“We observe that employees are working in poor conditions. There is no adequate structure to ensure their comfort in the performance of their duties.”
An admission that speaks volumes about the neglect suffered by this annex, despite its essential role in providing insurance services to citizens in the metropolitan area.
An Issue of Dignity and Efficiency
Beyond simple cleaning, it is an entire logic of human and professional rehabilitation that is at stake. Providing a decent working environment for ONA agents means enabling them to provide quality service to users. The State, through this joint initiative with SNGRS and the mayor's office, implicitly recognizes that worker productivity and dignity are inseparable.
It remains to be seen whether these promises will quickly translate into concrete actions. The employees of Delmas 17, who are waiting in uncertainty, deserve better than speeches. But this multi-level mobilization – central government, public agency, local authority – offers hope for an upcoming resolution. The ball is now in the court of the implementers.
