 A friend in need is a friend in deed." Ongoing efforts by the peer administration to provide post-disaster relief has been further strengthened by St. Lucia's longtime diplomatic ally and development partner, the Republic of China, on Taiwan. On November 21st, Taiwan Ambassador to St. Lucia, his Excellency, Peter Chai Chen, again demonstrated his country's commitment to St. Lucia during a check presentation ceremony to the Cabinet of Ministers. Ambassador Chen delivered three checks to support critical government relief programs. Sen. Lucia always stands with Taiwan whenever we are in need, and Taiwan does likewise. We are looking forward to seeing those three projects boost the economy and strengthen community resilience once again. Taiwan will continue to join hands with Honorable Prime Minister Philly J.P. and the government of St. Lucia to meet every challenges and set our countries on a path toward a brighter tomorrow. Following Prime Minister Hon. Philip J.P.'s sensible decision to release EC $200,000 to the National Emergency Management Organization, NEMO, to provide affected households with emergency supplies in the wake of the November 6th trough, Taiwan has also responded. Ambassador Chen handed over a $268,000 check to NEMO to bolster ongoing post-disaster relief efforts. This donation will go towards helping them rebuild some semblance of their previous lives. It was heartbreaking to experience the conditions of homes and to listen to the accounts of what transpired in the various communities on that unfortunate day. An EC $2.6 million check was also handed over to the St. Lucia Social Development Fund, SSDF. The SSDF will utilize these funds to support the upcoming stimulus program which is scheduled to commenced in December. The stimulus package will benefit all of St. Lucia's 17 constituencies by creating new jobs, improving access to local government facilities, and beautifying communities. There are people who are suffering and they look forward to Christmas to get a little extra, you know, and then with this stimulus, with this check that you're going to collect from you. It's going to go directly into the hands of the people of the country, directly. Taiwan also donated $1 million to the reinstated distress fund. The total value of the Taiwanese donation stands at EC $3.9 million. From the office of the Prime Minister, Rihani Isidou.