Raina Forbin
Raina Forbin | |
|---|---|
 Raina Forbin in 2026 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs | |
| Assumed office 4 March 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Alix Didier Fils-Aimé |
| Preceded by | Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste |
| Chief of Staff to the President of the Presidential Transitional Council | |
| In office 2025–2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Université du Québec | |
Raina Forbin is a Haitian businesswoman and diplomat. She was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs of Haiti in March 2026, in a context of democratic transition.
Biography
[edit]Career in the private sector
[edit]Raina Forbin has experience in the Haitian tourism sector and participates in initiatives of the Haitian private sector.[1]
Political career
[edit]In 2025, she was appointed Chief of Staff to Laurent Saint-Cyr, President of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT). In this role, she coordinated the activities of the presidential office and participated in diplomatic missions, notably at international forums. On 4 March 2026, Raina Forbin was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship (MAEC)[2] by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. In this capacity, she was responsible for conducting the foreign policy of Haiti, particularly strengthening diplomatic relations and representing the country internationally. Originally from the commune of Gonaïves, she was born and raised in Haiti. She is fluent in Créole, French, English and Spanish, and also has a deep love for art.
Career
[edit]Raina Forbin completed her studies in Haiti and at the University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM). Her background, enriched by experiences in the Dominican Republic, Canada and the United States, gives her a nuanced understanding of regional and international dynamics.
With over thirty-five years of experience in business management, she has distinguished herself through her ability to restructure, reorganize, and modernize institutions. Her career demonstrates a proven aptitude for establishing governance standards, leading reforms, and strengthening institutional performance. She has also spearheaded several initiatives aimed at redefining Haiti's international image by promoting its tourism, heritage, culture, and economic potential.[3]
Raina Forbin is known as a prominent figure in the Haitian tourism sector.[4][5] She was president[6] of the Haitian Tourism Association (ATH), where she played a leading role in promoting tourism and defending the interests of professionals in the sector. She is also a founding member of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Haiti[7] and the Haitian Chamber of Conciliation and Arbitration.[8]
She is a co-founder of a foundation working for the well-being and access to education of children in vulnerable situations.[citation needed]
Raina Forbin has worked in both the private and public sector. In this capacity, she actively participated in the work that led to the...Agreement of April 3 which made way for the establishment of the Transitional Presidential Council.[9]
In November 2025, she was called upon to serve as Chief of Staff[10][11] to the president of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), Laurent Saint-Cyr. She was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs of Haiti in March 2026.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ William, Stewart (2025-08-04). "Le secteur privé s'engage pour une Haïti plus sûre et inclusive". Chambre Commerce et d’Industrie d'Haïti (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ^ "Raina Forbin, installée à la tête du ministère des Affaires étrangères, promet une diplomatie proactive". lenouvelliste.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ RÉDACTION, LA. "Raina Forbin, Pierre Stanley Baptiste et Mass Doudou Take Off ont été de la partie cette semaine à Carel In The Morning - Chokarella". Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ "Kafe anmè, kafe solèy: l'Association touristique d'Haïti tient son exposition". lenouvelliste.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ "Haïti - Tourisme : Perte de près de 60% des emplois dans le secteur touristique - HaitiLibre.com : Toutes les nouvelles d'Haiti 7/7". HaitiLibre.com. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ "Insécurité : « La situation du secteur touristique est catastrophique», alerte Raïna Forbin". lenouvelliste.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ "Haïti et Taïwan consolident leurs liens économiques et commerciaux". lenouvelliste.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ "Accueil". CCAH- Chambre de Conciliation et d'Arbitrage d'Haiti (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ "Que reste-t-il de l'Accord du 3 avril ?". lenouvelliste.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ "Laurent Saint-Cyr est à New York, Haïti joue gros à l'ONU". lenouvelliste.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ^ Lequotidien509 (2025-09-22). "À 25 % de son mandat, Laurent Saint-Cyr expose son épouse à l'ONU mais la cache aux Haïtiens | Le Quotidien 509" (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Blaise, Juhakenson (2026-03-03). "Haitian prime minister reshuffles cabinet after securing political backing". The Haitian Times. Retrieved 2026-06-28.