Agronomist Rosny Smarth, a former Prime Minister of Haiti, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Port-au-Prince. The information was confirmed to Le Nouvelliste by multiple reliable sources. Rosny Smarth served as Prime Minister under President René Préval from February 25, 1996, to June 9, 1997, though he remained in office to handle interim affairs until October 30, 1997. After his tenure, the country endured many months without a Prime Minister until the appointment of Jacques Édouard Alexis in 1999. Rosny Smarth died at the age of 84 on January 15.

The current head of government, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, expressed his sorrow on social media following the news. The Prime Minister paid tribute to an eminent figure in Haitian political and intellectual life. "A man of conviction, culture, and rare empathy, Rosny Smarth embodied commitment and dedication in the service of his country. Through his actions and decisions, he honored the office of Prime Minister, upholding the values of democracy, dialogue, and respect for institutions. His talent, character, and profound sense of ethics left a mark on all who had the honor of collaborating with him or benefiting from his enlightened leadership," remarked PM Fils-Aimé.