Rubio congratulates Jamaican PM Andrew Holness on reelection

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Sunday with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to congratulate him on his recent reelection and reaffirm the United States’ commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

Jamaica's general election was held on September 3. The Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party won 35 of 63 constituency seats.

This conversation builds upon Rubio's earlier visit to Jamaica in March 2025, where he met with Prime Minister Holness and other Caribbean leaders to discuss shared priorities, including regional security, energy diversification, and countering transnational organized crime. During that visit, Rubio emphasized the deep-rooted connection between the two nations, stating, “The ties between the people of the United States and Jamaica don’t need to be explained — they’re incredibly strong.”

In their recent discussion, Secretary Rubio praised Jamaica’s leadership in promoting regional stability and highlighted the countries’ ongoing partnership in countering transnational organized crime. Both leaders expressed their intention to continue working together to enhance security and stability throughout the hemisphere.

The conversation underscores the enduring cooperation between the United States and Jamaica on key issues affecting the Caribbean and wider region.