Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has congratulated Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness on his victory in the Jamaica general election held on September 3.

She said his winning of a third term in office showed the trust and confidence people had in Holness and, considering the many global challenges, it was a testament to his dedication to making the lives of all Jamaicans more prosperous and progressive.

She also mentioned her personal ties to Jamaica saying the professional and personal experiences of herself and her husband there shaped their appreciation for the contributions Jamaica maked regionally and internationally.