Portia Simpson Miller - file

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller congratulated the Reggae Boyz on their historic Lunar Cup win in Hong Kong.

Below is her message to the team.

"I am elated and extremely proud to learn of the Reggae Boyz victory in the Lunar Cup Competition in Hong Kong. More significant is the fact that the Boyz were once again creating history by becoming the first Caribbean team to taste success in this competition. This tells us all that what the mind can conceive, one can achieve.

"It is also important to note that the team was comprised of young home-based talent, the majority of which are under-23 players bereft of much international experience. Congratulations to you and the coaching staff headed by our new technical director, 'Bora' Milutinovic. You have made a wonderful start, and you have now reignited a nation's dream of qualifying for another World Cup to be held this time in the continent of our forefathers and mothers in 2010. This victory is also a clear indication that football is alive and well in Jamaica.

"As Prime Minister with responsibility for sports, my heartiest congratulations to you all and may you continue to make great strides on your path to further football glory.

May God bless you all."