The leaders of Belize and St. Lucia said they look forward to strengthening the friendly and excellent relations that happily exist with St. Kitts/Nevis.

Belizean Prime Minister Dean O. Barrow, in a congratulatory message to St. Kitts/Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas on his Labour Party’s recent re-election victory said he is confident "that your fourth term ensures that your leadership skills as prime minister enables you and your government to continue leading your country to growth and prosperity as a member of the Caribbean Community with the trust and support of all your citizens."

Prime Minister of St. Lucia Stephenson King told Dr. Douglas his tenure as prime minister had brought many benefits to the people of St. Kitts/Nevis.

"The fact that you were elected for a four consecutive term demonstrates that you people have decided that they will once again entrust you with the leadership of your country," King said.

He told Dr. Douglas that at the regional level, he continued to demonstrate his commitment to the integration movement and to the people of the region.

"Your leadership and commitment to the people of the region will be needed as we work towards a successful OECS Economic Union," the St. Lucian prime minister said.

In congratulating Prime Minister Douglas on attaining a fourth term as prime minister, prominent attorney, Charles Wilkin Q.C. said this "exceptional achievement puts you in the best possible position to initiate a change of the abnormally divisive politics of St. Kitts and to take concrete action toward uniting the country.

"I am pleased to have heard you commit yourself to that goal. I have noted also your call on the civil service to improve the standards of service in all sectors is required for the country to successfully expand its service based economy," Wilkin said.

He urged Prime Minister Douglas also to pursue the theme of his address at the 25th Independence Anniversary celebrations that a substantial change in attitudes is necessary in the years ahead.

"We are in dire need of such change," said Wilkin who wished Prime Minister Douglas "every success in bringing this about and in the further development of the country."

Managing Director of The Cable, Bill Ewing, in expressing words of congratulations described the Labour Party’s victory as "most impressive to see you and your party win a fourth term.

"I look forward to continuing to work with you and your government in the months and years ahead as The Cable continues to build one of the finest telecommunications systems in the Caribbean," Ewing said.