Prime Minister, Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams has congratulated newly elected St. Lucia Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Kenny Anthony, President of Guyana, H.E. Donald Ramotar, and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
On December 06, newly-elected Prime Minister of St. Lucia, Dr. Kenny D. Anthony watched as his cabinet members were appointed to the executive arm of government for the next five years in a swearing-in ceremony at the House of Parliament.
Prime Minister Kenny Anthony assumes the portfolios for Finance and Economic Affairs, Planning, and Social Security. His Cabinet consists of 14 members, two women and twelve men.
St. Lucians went to the polls in a general election on November 28.
Guyana also has a new President, H.E. Donald Ramotar, who was elected on November 28. He was sworn in as Guyana’s seventh head of state on December 3.
Portia Simpson Miller was formally sworn in as Jamaica’s seventh Prime Minister on Thursday afternoon at King’s House.
All three countries are members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
"I wish the three leaders much success as they prepare their governing visions for the coming five years. Each and every country is confronted with many challenges, internally as well as externally, due to events such as the global recession and the current uncertainties that exist in Europe with respect to the so-called Euro Zone crisis.
"Despite these challenges, as leaders of our countries, we must continue to govern and do what has to be done to move our countries forward in these challenging times.
"Once again, I take this opportunity to congratulate the three leaders on their election wins and wish them God’s strength and wisdom as they move their nations forward," Prime Minister Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams said on Friday.
In her letter to the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Wescot-Williams stated, "Your Party’s win at the polls gives you a strong mandate to move your country forward during these tumultuous global times.
"In times such as these, leaders are to be both a beacon of strength for their respective constituencies and at the same time a bastion of strong will and determination in their region and beyond.
"I have no doubt that buoyed by your country’s overwhelming support; you will take on both endeavors with unmatched vigor. While you will undoubtedly have many priorities on the home-front, I look forward in the not too distant future to meet with you and your other ministers to discuss matters that could be of mutual benefit to both our countries."