(The Valley, Anguilla) - The Hon. Osbourne Fleming  Chief Minister of Anguilla,  on Thursday September 10, extended congratulations to the newly elected Chief Minister of Montserrat, the Hon. Reuben Meade and his Government on their "resounding victory at this week’s general elections in Montserrat".

Fleming's letter to Meade continued:

"Your return to the reigns of leadership after some 13 years is a demonstration of the overwhelming demand and desire for a new direction in the governance of this British Overseas Territory.

"There are many challenges facing our territories, chief among them the effects of the global financial crisis on our fragile economies. I therefore look forward to your support along with the other leaders of the British Overseas Territories as we meet to discuss these and other issues in London at the end of the year.

"Please therefore accept my best wishes for the future, and all prosperity and success to your administration and may God continue to bless you and the people of Montserrat."

Reuben Meade, 55, who led the Government of Montserrat from 1991 to 1996, brought his Movement for Change and Prosperity Party (MCPR) back to power in general elections this week.

won six of the nine seats in the House of Assembly, with the remainder going to three independent candidates, including outgoing Chief Minister Dr. Lowell Lewis, who has led a coalition Government since 2006.