Tuesday, January 26 – Premier Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE, on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands today congratulated Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas of St. Kitts and Nevis as he secured a fourth term in office.
Dr. Douglas’ St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party secured six of the eight parliamentary seats allotted to St. Kitts in Monday’s general elections. The incumbent leader secured his seat in the District of Constituency # 6 for a fifth consecutive term.
In a congratulatory letter dispatched to Dr. Douglas today, Honourable O’Neal said, “Your party’s unprecedented win at the polls of an historic fourth consecutive term is laudable given the political winds of change in the Caribbean which have adversely affected long serving leaders and parties.”
He added, “As I closely followed the media coverage leading up to Monday’s general elections, I realised that your record of achievement was a tough fight for any opponent. Your determination and strong resolve to continue to work on behalf of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis were evident, and the voters have reaffirmed their confidence in your leadership.”
Premier O’Neal also noted that Dr. Douglas has demonstrated “strong interest and concern” for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Caribbean in general and he expressed certainty that “this will continue during the fourth consecutive term of your Government.”
Extending best wishes to the victorious Prime Minister for another successful term, Honourable O’Neal said, “I give you my assurance of the support of my Government and I hope to offer my personal congratulations to you when I next meet you at an OECS Heads of Government meeting.”
The Governments of the Virgin Islands and the St. Kitts and Nevis have enjoyed years of cordial relations as members of regional organisations including the OECS.
British Virgin Islands News