 10. 9. The World Health Organization's Director, Dr. Tedros Gabrielsis, declared the COVID-19 pandemic over. This was made in light of the observed decreasing trend in COVID-19 deaths, the decline in COVID-19 related hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions, and the high levels of population immunity against SARS-CoV-2. 8. Pauho Country Representative, Renner Hewitt, says for the 2022 observers, Pauho provided a platform for writers between the ages of 12 to 19 through the adolescent voice contest to lend their voice to the topic. In this contest, we had over 200 creative pieces being submitted from 22 countries. We had St. Lucia taking home the second prize, and today, we are here to recognize Sian Alfred for representing St. Lucia and bringing back that second prize here for us. 7. In a proactive move to understand the issues faced by farmers and keep them informed about the latest developments in the agriculture sector, the Agriculture Minister, Hon. Alfred Parsper, held a meeting with farmers in Greece Vue Fort. They also raised concerns about diversification and the need for our farmers to be more engaged in diversifying rather than focusing on bananas or single crop. And that was very much welcome because this is the erection that the ministry is going. 6. International Day of Plant Health 2023, a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the crucial role of plant health in ending world hunger, reducing poverty, and protecting the environment. Healthy plants are key to the sustainable development of agriculture that is required to feed a growing population by 2050. 5. Historically, the Education Ministry and School Administration have utilized the termly gathering as a forum for working together, sharing ideas and best practices, and brainstorming new ways to face new difficulties and exploit upcoming possibilities. You cannot adequately be compensated in terms of your monthly salary for what you do, and I know today it is more difficult for you than it would have been for your predecessors 10, 20 years ago. The range of issues you have to deal with even before you can provide clinical supervision for lessen delivery. These things consume a lot of your time. 4. The appliances that we have received from the OAS, we are going to distribute to families or people who have been seriously affected. And that means at a level 4. Level 4 means that damages, serious damages, very serious damages, or come homes that have been completely destroyed. A check is just a check if you cannot see the results and the progress that has been made. So I'm really happy to be here and to observe what has been purchased. 3. As I've indicated earlier, financing renewable energy projects remains a major challenge for small businesses. Both Institution, the wider Karakom region, and even in instances where financing is readily available, there is a lack of sound and bankable projects or proposals that can stand up to the rigors of the requirements of financial institutions. 2. Today, May 17, 2023, is observed as World Hypertension Day. This year's theme is measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer. 1. I bring you greetings on the occasion of my union 72nd anniversary of existence. Today is a great day, a joyous day, a joyous day worthy of celebrating. I implore you to join me in this celebration.