 The government of St. Lucia on November 6, 2023 received grant funding from the Republic of China, Taiwan to support eight bilateral cooperation projects. More than 3.9 million delivered to the government from the people and government of Taiwan has been committed to enhancing public sector operations, advancing St. Lucia's transition to green energy and elevating the standard of the island's best known cultural stage, the National Cultural Centre. We are receiving $3.9 million from the government of Taiwan and what's important is the range of projects that we are going to fund from that initiative, the range of products, the range of projects that we are going to be funding from that initiative. And what it does, it seeks testimony to the way the government intends to diversify the country, to diversify the economy of the country. Republic of China, Taiwan Ambassador to St. Lucia, his Excellency Peter Chen, remarked on their enduring partnership between the two island nations during the official handover ceremony on November 6. This ceremony is another symbol of our dedication to the sustainable development and growth of St. Lucia. These eight projects collectively address critical issues of the private and public sectors, leaving an lasting impact on the lives of the citizens. These endeavors go beyond just bricks and mortar. They serve as a testament to the strong bond and shared values between our nations. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder for the betterment and well-being of our people is not merely a slogan, it is our guiding principle. We are happy to join St. Lucia Government under the leadership of Honourable Prime Minister Philly Japie. The funds were transmitted to the Office of the Accountant General, where it will be deposited into the consolidated fund before disbursement to the prescribed government agencies.