ROSEAU, DOMINICA-Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has extended congratulations to His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) of Guyana, as well as Dr. Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), on being returned to office following their respective national elections.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Skerrit stated that “the victories of both leaders at the polls reflect the trust that the people of Guyana and Jamaica have placed in their leadership and plans for their continued advancement.”
“Dominica values deeply the bonds of friendship and cooperation which unite our countries within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). We look forward to working together to further strengthen regional integration and promote the shared aspirations of our peoples,” Prime Minister Skerrit said.
“Please accept my very best wishes for your continued success as you lead your nations into a new term of progress and development.”
Guyanese President Ali has claimed a second five-year term in office following Monday’s general election.
His party secured about 242,000 votes at the polls, allowing the PPP to claim majority seats in 8 of the 10 districts, while the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) of Dr. Andrew Holness won 34 seats to the PNP’s 29, following the preliminary counting of votes on Wednesday night, to clinch a historic third consecutive term in government.