The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Godwin Friday on his decisive victory in the general elections in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. We commend the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for exercising their democratic right through a peaceful electoral process.
Dr. Friday succeeds Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, who has served as Prime Minister since 2001 and has long been a respected voice within and beyond the region.
Under Prime Minister Friday’s leadership and the new government’s mandate, the OECS looks forward to renewed collaboration grounded in shared regional values of solidarity, sustainable development, and good governance. We stand ready to cooperate closely with the new administration in advancing policies and initiatives that strengthen Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the entire Eastern Caribbean region.
We express our sincere gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister Gonsalves for his years of service and contributions to regional cooperation and integration, and we welcome Prime Minister Friday and his Cabinet into the OECS family. We offer our best wishes for success in their stewardship of the nation.