President Michel Mártély announced Wednesday before leaving the country for the Dominican Republic that a new Director general was appointed to the PNH to replace Mario Andresol.

"I have appointed a new Director general, the national police, pending the confirmation of the Senate," said president Martelly was commended on the runway of the airport by members of the staff of the HNP.

"The name of the new head of the police will be announced shortly." "But I thank former Director Mario Andresol and I invite him to always serve the country".

According to a close source of the Government, the new Director general of the PNH is the Godson Arelus.