 Thousands of solutions have begun receiving the promised income support from the government of San Lucia, which forms part of the Social Stabilization Plan. The plan, announced by Prime Minister Hon. Alan Shastney, provides support to solutions who are non-contributors to the National Insurance Cooperation but have lost their livelihood or income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government approved over $20 million to support these sole traders and self-employed solutions in their time of need as part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As citizens received their direct deposits and checks for $1,500 this week, it was quite an emotional and joyous day for some as they explained how the funds would assist them and their families. I'm just grateful for the help because at this present time in our operation, things has really not been good. I think it was from late February, I have not been working, I have not drive a dime. So to get this little help as small as it is, I am grateful. I'm very grateful to the government for coming up with such an idea. And I believe everybody who is a recipient today should express a measure of gratitude for that small help, as small as it is. It is very, very important and it is very good. At least we can cover a little hole. I'm very grateful for it. I'm very happy to finally have it because as you know things are a little tight and I will be able to pay some bills and eat some food basically. Well the process was a long one, I mean a lot of us thought we were going to get it before and then now that it's here, it's here so maybe we'll see you soon. It was a promise and they deliver so I feel good. Oh you know, our daily necessities you know, it's small but you know it helps. I am so elitid, I use a very high word and I'm so happy and grateful, it will go a very long way. That's why I'm so proud to show off my check from my government. I thank you and I hope all other vendors get a little check as well, especially the people with children and the elder folks. Oh it will go such a long way, I'm a vendor and I really do need it and I appreciate it. I also have my rent to pay, I'm so grateful, I prayed for it and I thank God. The government of St. Lucia also took the decision to extend the deadline for the applications in order to reach more people adversely affected by COVID-19. The new deadline for applications for the Income Support Program for non-NIC contributors is July 30th, 2020. Director of Implementation Mrs. Nancy Charles was on hand to explain how the program has been going so far. The government as part of its social stabilization program made available $24 million to self-employed persons. So most of our persons who have been impacted by COVID, our vendors, taxi drivers, jet ski operators, we have persons from various backgrounds that we are providing that support to. The first set of payments went out last week to persons who gave their bank accounts and as we indicated, check payments now are being made today at the Castro City Council for the first batch of about 100, a little over 100 of them so we're making check payments to them today. We had a lot of internal issues to sort out, additionally we had to wait for the passage of the appropriation bill. We also had some challenges with the bank account numbers and the reconciliation with the banks but finally it is here. So from last week we have quite a few taxi drivers and vendors and other persons who receive payments via the bank and today we have another batch of persons who are receiving payments. It will be a continuous process so we have another batch being processed this week via the bank and hopefully next week those who will be getting check payments, we will resume the payments right here at CCC at a date and time that we will be giving to those persons. Payments must be electronically completed on the Government of San Lucia website www.govt.lc and may be accessed from a computer or a mobile phone. San Lucia are reminded to put in the correct information, their account numbers and all relevant banking information when filling out the form to speed up the process. The Government of San Lucia remains committed to ensuring San Lucia receives support during this crisis. Thank you for your time.