 G'day from the Government Information Service. I'm Hulma Di Mocke with your Midday News Brief. The Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project, DVRP, has lent much-needed support to the National Emergency Management Organization, NEMO. We're financing from the World Bank Group, the DVRP, and the Department of Economic Development, the National Emergency Operations Centre will receive the latest in audio-visual equipment and computers, all with CASAP's fiber-connected internet, with a duplicate system from FLU to ensure the continuity of service during a disaster. For the contingent emergency response component, the Operations Centre is also being provided logistical support through the procurement of a 4x4 double-cab pickup for disaster planning and response. NEMO also received 371 1000-gallon-sized water tanks for shelters and response agencies like the police, fire, and bodily correctional facility. NEMO has distributed these water tanks to schools, churches, human resource centres, and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. 85 radios and 8 base stations were also procured under the DVRP to assist the health system and NEMO. The Department of Education has extended kindergarten registration for the academic year 2021-2022 for schools within the Cassidy's Basin from January 11th to the 18th, 2021, online at www.careregistration.education.govt.lc. This late registration exercise will facilitate parents and guardians who have not registered their child award for entry into kindergarten for the following schools. Anglican Infant, Vidputeri Primary, Santa Leucia's RC Boys Infant, Ave Maria Girls Infant, Camille Henry Memorial, Kamen Rene Memorial, Gordon Unwalked Memorial Methodist, and Mondito Primary. Parents and guardians should snap photos of their required documents and upload them as instructed on the website for further information or clarification. Please call 468-5259 or 468-5258 or WhatsApp 720-3252. Phase one of the flood mitigation project in the village of Denver is progressing. Along with the reduction in the disruption and damage which is caused to residents by flooding, this project will also address several health hazards associated with board drainage. Prime Minister Hon. Alan Chastney taught the project on the weekend and is satisfied with the quality of the works and is looking forward to the impact that the project will have on the lives of residents. This concludes your midday news brief on the national television network. Until next time, I'm Hermione Mark.