 As part of implementation activities for smoke-free spaces, the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat within the Ministry of Health recently visited various health facilities and government buildings to install and distribute the legally required no-smoking signs. The initiative is expected to restrict public smoking and smoking in other enclosed places. Deputy Co-ordinator of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat, Joanna Joseph Henry says she is pleased with this initiative, given that it will not only control smoking in certain areas, but also protect individuals from second-hand smoking. The sign would signify and remind, it's not that we don't know, but it really reminds persons that the area where they are standing is a smoke-free zone. When we say smoke-free, it applies to all substances, cigarettes, any kind of other substance, whether it is legal or illegal, and also any electronic devices, whether they are being smoked or whether they are even lit and emitting, once it emits, it is emitting a substance, it is no longer allowed in workplaces and in public places. Joseph Henry says this initiative of smoke-free spaces is expected to help individuals to be empowered and say no to public smoking. It is also the hope that individuals who smoke can seek the assistance needed. In our activities going around to different communities, we found that this initiative has been welcomed by individuals who have really wanted the power to be able to say to individuals that the person smoking around them, you have to stop, you're not allowed to smoke around me, that I need to be protected from what you're putting out there. So we expect people to be cooperative and we also appeal to individuals who may have some kind of dependence or issues with quitting to seek help, because we have been offering services from last year at our various facilities to help individuals who may be addicted or who may want to quit and are struggling. The installing of no smoking signs took place at the Owen King EU Hospital, Entrypo Wellness Centre, Castries Wellness Centre, Grosally Poly Clinic, National Insurance Cooperation NIC Building and the Sturston-Sanislas Gyms Building. This smoke-free space legislation was implemented in June 2019 and ensures that smoking is banned in public spaces. Reporting from the Communications Unit of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, I am Fynnell Neptune.