{"id":347946,"date":"2025-09-05T11:19:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T15:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=347946"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:52:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T15:52:40","slug":"statement-caribbean-democratic-union-congratulates-the-jamaica-labour-party-on-election-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/statement-caribbean-democratic-union-congratulates-the-jamaica-labour-party-on-election-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean Democratic Union congratulates the Jamaica Labour Party on election victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_210852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-210852\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-210852\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Holness-vessel-642x476.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"475\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-210852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prime Minister Andrew Holness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU) has formally extended its congratulations to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) following their victory in the General Elections held on September 3rd, 2025. The statement from CDU said that this clear electoral mandate reflects the strong confidence and trust placed by the Jamaican electorate in the leadership and vision of the JLP.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the CDU congratulated Dr. The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who has been elected Prime Minister and is the leader of the JLP, praising what it termed &#8220;his stellar leadership throughout this campaign and<br \/>\nhis continued service to the people of Jamaica. &#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The union highlighted his ongoing commitment to the Jamaican people and his role in steering the nation through significant economic reforms, bolstering democratic institutions, and making tangible improvements in citizens\u2019 daily lives\u2014an achievement they recognize as instrumental to the recent electoral success.<\/p>\n<p>The statement from the CDU underscores that the decisive electoral outcome signals the Jamaican people&#8217;s endorsement of the country\u2019s continued progress and development. It emphasizes that this victory is not just a win for the JLP but also a source of pride for all advocates of democracy, prosperity, and liberty across the Caribbean region.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, the CDU reaffirmed its steadfast support and solidarity with the JLP as the party prepares to undertake its new term in office.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We wish Prime Minister Elect Holness, his team, and the Jamaican people continued success and development as they work together to build a brighter future for their nation,&#8221; outlined the CDU.<\/p>\n<p>The Jamaican-based organization is described as &#8220;the regional body representing centre-right political parties and organizations across the Caribbean.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU) has formally extended its congratulations to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) following their victory in the General Elections held on September 3rd, 2025. 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