 Coming to you from RGIS Studios, I am Anicia Antoine and this is your midday news brief. The constituency of Schuazel Saltybus is known to have an abundance of talent. Not only are the people some of the most creative in St Lucia, their quality of work and work ethic is known to be exemplary. The parliamentary representative for Schuazel has ensured his commitment to engage in residents of the constituency of Schuazel in its development. On Thursday, August 29th, 30 subcontractors were awarded with contracts for all concrete works which form part of the rehabilitation of the Saltybus road. These subcontractors will be responsible for over 70,000m of drainage and retaining wall works as part of this project. As the new school year commences, the Prime Minister of St Lucia and parliamentary representative for Miku South, Honourable Island Shasne, extended well wishes to students and teachers around the island. Honourable Shasne paid a visit to students and teachers of Blescia combined on the first day of school and offered some words of encouragement. He encouraged students to open their minds and start the academic year with a positive attitude. As St Lucia prepares for the arrival of the United States Naval Ship Comfort for its humanitarian mission in September, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is putting measures in place to facilitate the free medical care which will be provided by the ship. The ship intends to be in St Lucia from September 23rd, 2019 to October 2nd, 2019. Officials involved in preparing for the mission spoke to the media about the preparations thus far. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Merlyn Frederick James says all the health professionals will be vetted before practicing in St Lucia. The ship will be birthed at podcast trees and will have two walk-in clinics. Medical care is free of charge and residents are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Sharon Belma-George reminded the public that the ship will also provide diagnostic services and surgical care. These services however are pre-scheduled and require a referral from a physician or a request from a local doctor. Following on from St Lucia, the ship will visit Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, St Kitts, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. This has been your Midday News Brief. Thank you for watching.