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In a letter sent to the newly elected Prime Minister, Browne said, \u201cOn behalf of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda, I extend my sincerest congratulations to you and the members of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) on your landslide victory at the polls.\u201d<\/p>

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PM Browne went on to state that the people of Saint Lucia have let their voices be heard and have instilled significant confidence in Pierre and his party, the Saint Lucia Labour Party, to navigate the current challenges being faced in the country.<\/p>\n

Browne continued by stating that he looks forward to working with Pierre in his regional capacity.<\/p>

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\u201cAs Chairman of CARICOM, I look forward to working with you to strengthen regional development and integration.<\/p>

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Once again congratulations, and please accept the assurances of my highest consideration,\u201d Prime Minister Browne ended.<\/p>\n

Philip J. Pierre is expected to be sworn in today, Wednesday 28th July.<\/p>

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Pierre will serve as the country\u2019s ninth (9th) Prime Minister after his party won a landslide victory on Monday, securing 13 out of 17 parliamentary seats, defeating outgoing prime minister Allen Chastanet\u2019s United Workers Party.<\/p>\n

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