Caribbean leaders gather to wish PM Gonsalves ‘Happy Birthday’

St Vincent and Grenadines: Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves celebrated his 78th birthday on August 8, 2024. He received tons of good wishes from all his counterparts and well-wishers on this special occasion.

Several Prime Ministers from across the sister islands extended their good wishes to PM Gonsalves and wished him a healthy and happy life.

The Prime Minister from Barbados, Mia Mottley jokingly said, “You know I can’t sing, but I wish you Happy birthday”. The PM addressed Gonsalves as her brother while stating him as the major contributor for the development of Caribbean. She also promised the minister a lot of hugs for the next time they meet.

The Prime Minister of Dominica, Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, on the other hand, congratulated PM Gonsalves, who described him as an extraordinary personality and a mentor to everyone. He further wished him continued success, strength and a healthy life to lead not just the people of St Vincent and Grenadines, but the wider Caribbean.

Saint Lucian PM Philip J Pierre also congratulated the PM while jokingly stating, “You must save this person to have a good wine.” PM Pierre mentioned PM Gonsalves as his mentor.

Many other ministers across the Caribbean, including PM Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, PM Philip E. Davis of Bahamas, and PM Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, also extended their wishes to the Prime Minister Gonsalves.

PM Gaston Browne, in his wish stated PM Gonsalves as ‘True Caribbean Statesman’. He also thanked the PM for his unwavering support towards the CARICOM and his leadership abilities. He then ended hi wish extended his love and blessings to PM Gonsalves.

PM Gonsalves also shared the video statements of wishes from all the leaders on his social media. He also shared another video in which Vybz Kartel, Problem Child, Jamesy P, Marlon Samuels, Skinny Fabulous, and many others also wished him and extended a blessing to have a healthy and happy life.

This video note by the Caribbean leaders was a surprise to PM Gonsalves, which he considered a pleasant one and stated that he is blessed to celebrate another birthday with his great friends and family.

Netizens wishes PM Gonsalves on his 78th birthday

Notably social media users, and PM’s well-wishers are also congratulating him under the comment section of his post. The comment section is flooded with wishes as approximately 567 comments have already been recorded under his post.

Urylee Lawrence-Hillocks, a Facebook user stated, “Happy Birthday to PM Ralph Gonsalves the Lord continue his blessings on you with many more wonderful years of happiness.”

“Happy Birthday to Dr. Ralph Gonsalves. The Lord blesses and keeps you and causes his face to shine upon you, be gracious unto you, and give you his peace. Have an enjoyable day.” another user noted.

Alison Guy, another user, mentioned, “Bro. RALPH GONSALVES, May God continue to keep, bless, guard, and guide you. You are celebrating another Earth Day. You are rocking along beautifully. Always remember to keep Jesus firmly embedded in your life, and you will smile at any storm. Be blessed, my comrade”

“Happy birthday to the best PM in the world. May the Lord continue to bless you to see many more birthdays to come as you continue your service to the country,” Juliet Todd, a social media user, mentioned.

In response to the wishes he received, the prime minister noted, “Everyone Celebrating with me today, I love you guys and really appreciate your greetings.”