 Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my statement is long as it is a theme of what it becomes a popular. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you, not just as a representative of the people, but as a passionate advocate for the dream struggles and homes of our fellow Senators. I want to share my heart and soul to express my deepest emotion and to shed light on the monumental social agenda of our government and matters. I agenda that which is in to the lives of ordinary Senators across every corner of our nation. Mr. Speaker, for the past two and so many three years, I have been honored to be the leader of the Society of Justice and the Power. In this room, I have witnessed the sign, the vital role of which it plays in executing the government's social sentiment over us. Mr. Speaker, let me give you the point that it is clear that the shadow of 2019 still looks much over us. Lockdowns and mass mandates may have subsided, borders may have reopened, but the devastating impact of this global pandemic continues to hunt our people. Solution like the rest of the world has not been spared. As a government, and particularly as a ministry responsible for the role of the government's social agenda program, by October 26 million dollars, we are immediately aware that our citizens are suffering. They are in dire need of relief. And of course, Mr. Speaker, we are responding. The pain caused by this crisis has touched not only the rich and the very best but most significantly the poor, the low income and the most vulnerable amongst. So what is our responsibility as a government? How do we as a compassionate and caring administration reach out to our people and offer them meaningful tangible assistance? Above all, how do we reignite a spark to build in their hearts the solution? Ladies and gentlemen, we are taking action in the significance of one of the populations affected by COVID-19. This initiative can be crafted by our government with the assistance of the Inter-American Development Bank, ID. Through the Thailand Development Bank, we represent just 1,000 of its global 14.5 million dollars rural facility to support their safety net, safety net project for our vulnerable populations. It is a crucial asset because it shows that no solution is left behind for poverty in these trying times. Thousands of ordinary solutions, those working in the informal sector who lost a job due to COVID-19, many of whom never received any assistance from previous income-supporting initiatives will now receive the help we so desperately need. They will be in the small car shop, the carpenter next door, the vendor, the streamstress, the seamstress, and countless others will finally have access to the support they deserve. Let me emphasize, Mr. Speaker, that the kind of objective of the income-support program is to provide much needed financial assistance to households and individuals from the informal sector who continue to bear the ground of COVID-19 challenges, but have not been given from previous tax policies. Once these households and individuals are estimated, 5,000 of them will meet their necessary criteria where we receive a $1,000 payment of $1,500. The government has sent you with a point of evidence. How much is that for you? $500. $1,500. $1,500. $1,500. $1,500. $1,500. $1,500. $1,500. $1,500. $1,500. $1,500. $1,500. I don't think people are starting to write this point. It's not starting already. It will take a lot of money. You can change the passcup and walk to the Kika vanilla, but you can take Milmun Kai Wisuwe, $1,500 monthly. As the minister responsible for equity, social justice and empowerment, and as individuals who value the dignity and respect of every human being, I am committed to speaking out and championing the cause of the most vulnerable among us. I am fortunate to be surrounded by a dedicated team of technocrats and staff who shared this passion and conviction. We understand that serving, uplifting and empowering the less fortunate is our top priority, putting our people first. Too often, Mr Speaker, the voiceless among us remain unheard. It is our duty, those of us with the means, to advocate on their behalf. Providing financial assistance is essential, but we can do even more by raising our voices and becoming advocates for the less fortunate and marginalized in our society, a function which these prime ministers have accentuated in the business of presenting this budget. Recently, I have made this point to distinguish French Q&A's club delegation, urging them to use their influence for good, and to extend this challenge to all of us in this chamber and to the entire nation to become our brother's keeper and be a voice for the vulnerable. I urge you, urge all of you to advocate for better and more comprehensive support for the nation's most vulnerable, including our children, our young people facing challenges, our differently able population, our older citizens, and our single mothers. This impactful income support program for 2023 underscores our government's unwavering commitment to leaving no one behind in the aftermath of the pandemic. It reflects my ministry's mandate to safeguard the well-being of all citizens. As the minister responsible for equity, I remain deeply concerned about the plight of our most vulnerable in our nation. I witness their struggle daily. I hear their cries for help. I see their challenges not only through my ministry, but also in my constituency office where I serve as parliamentary representative for Castres Southeast, an area with a significant low income population. Today, I want to say to those individuals, we hear you. We are providing additional relief. Please take advantage of the new support mechanism applied by visiting the Government of St. Lucia's website, www.govt.lc, income support program. The deadline for submitting completed application is October 30, 2023. So everyone is invited to put in the application on that website. The rollout for the income support program commends on September 19 and will continue for the next six weeks. Well, it's important to note that when the time for receiving application comes to an end, then we will assess those who need it most. The application does not ask for your political party. It asks for the situation associated with COVID and how you were impacted as a St. Lucia. And it's on that basis you will be assessed to receive the $1,500. Notice it is not something that is get towards any group of individuals, but all St. Lucia's will benefit. Now, more than ever, our Government is demonstrating its unwavering support for the most vulnerable in our society. Now more than ever, we must unite in this advocacy effort and support our Government as it strives to uplift our citizens, especially those who are less fortunate among us. Today, let us be the change we want to see in our nation. Let us become the champions of hope and prosperity for all. Now, we must be the change we want to see in our nation as it strives to uplift our citizens and to continue to support our people, especially those who were affected by COVID-19, such as Shimon Petravaio, and those who were affected by COVID-19, and those who were affected by COVID-19, such as Shimon Petravaio, and those who were affected by COVID-19, such as $7 million, $7 million to roll out, and it is only part of a $14 million loan support for vulnerable populations. If we had 7 million for vaccination, 2016. Yes. So yeah, so if we had vaccination we would have given them $3,000. But I'm telling you. Yes, yes, yes. Yes. If you have a vaccine, you can get it by hand. It's a $3,000. But let us say, I thank you for your support. I thank you for the support. It's not just a matter of money, but also for the contribution you made. Please let us support you. I thank you for your support. Thank you Mr. Sipha.