 10. The DSA's agreement, as we know it, has to be renegotiated. We need to sit at the table and to discuss the provisions because there are provisions that we had a difficulty with. DSA's position then was that why they had not been able to implement the agreement because the last government, led by the leader of the opposition, had not stuck to their commitments and did not, in a rightful manner, implemented what was agreed and the manner of conducting business was questionable, in a sense that is what the message we got. That indicated to us a lot. Saint Lucia has not delivered, especially under the last government and therefore they are minded to go to arbitration. Our team is ready any day we have to go to arbitration to defend the interests of solution. So there is no question about our commitment and our dedication to defend and fight for the best interests of solution. 9. It has consistently explored the feasible ways to address the public security issue. Prime Minister Pierre has secured special operational equipment and more than $400,000 from the Republic of China on Taiwan to equip the Forensic Services Unit with cutting-edge firearms examinations and analysis capabilities. It's very vital at this time, very often criminals think that they can commit crime, impunity and escape with this. But today we are letting you know that we are determined to put whatever we are going to receive today into use. 8. I am delighted to inform you that the Prime Minister, Honourable Philip J. Pierre, will lead a delegation representing our nation at the upcoming Canada Caricom Submit. We've seen the devastating effects of floods, of drought, of floods, of earthquakes etc. Canada is committed to assist us in this regard. So what you hope to get from this summit is saying to the world, through Canada, that listen to me. We have to do something. We have to meet our commitments. We have to help these islands in the adaptation and their mitigation. 7. Young persons from the Cass Street South East community got a vital avenue to tap into career opportunities during a job fair recently at the CPJ Car Park in Colnessa. We are the National Skills Development Center. We're always excited to participate in any event or activity that actually allows our youth to go forward and allows them to make progress in life. I really hope that going forward that anyone, the young persons, when those opportunities come up, that they understand that this would add such value to their offering as an employee, as someone who's applying for a job. 6. And you really match our culture in the family. It's nice to do it, you're also welcoming us here. It's nice you prepared this stage here, these people came here, the refreshment they make here, the dance that you made. It's a very big help for us and thank you from bottom of heart what you're doing today. We're really delighted to have you. Today is the start of the cruise season for us. You're the very first ship. So it says that you're special. 5. Significant strides have been made by technocrats attached to the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment towards the design, development and implementation of a social information system CIS that would guide decision making as it relates to allocating resources towards vulnerable and poor populations. So the IT component of the Human Capital Resilience Project is a major component in modernizing and strengthening the social protection system for St Lucia. 4. The multi-dimensional approach was being promoted to ensure all key partners play a role in the development of health and climate policies. We recognize that health has not been prominently featured in the NDCs. It is often implicitly captured under the broader targets for adaptation with limited clearly stated targets within the larger climate policy framework. HNAP development is there for the first key step in its integration into the climate policy architecture. 3. The Ministry of Tourism held a soft opening for the new vendors Leibai-Atmone fortune. The heroes of this facility are going to be the vendors. You are not only small business operators, but you are also ambassadors for the destination. I want to say to the vendors that this is not a permanent holding area for you. By next cruel season, early October next year, we should be moving into the new structure. 2. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization has turned its attention to with the ginger sub-sector. There's very high demand for local ginger with the potential for import substitution with an increased production base and volume. 1. The Ministry of Commerce and the St. Lucia Bureau of Standards joined the international community to mark the observance of World Standards Day on October 14. World Standards Day has been observed under the theme Shared Vision for a Better World. On behalf of the Government of St. Lucia, I would like to thank the members of the Standards Council. Management and volunteers on our technical committees, the staff of the Bureau, for their service and commitment in developing and working towards the goal of securing our national quality infrastructure.