 Desmond Tutu famously said, Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. It has been a very challenging year for all of us due to COVID-19. And sometimes it's hard to see past the darkness. But I call on you to have faith that this darkness will be lifted and we will return to some semblance of a normal life. Let me express my sympathy to the families of the souls we have lost. This cannot be easy. Especially at this time of year. A time for being in communion with family. We Saint Lucians are resilient. We can get through this. We will overcome the scourge of COVID. If we work together for the greater good. To my people of Miku South, thank you once again. For the gift you have given to me by allowing me to serve you for another term. I wish you God's richest blessings for the season and for the coming year. Your faith and hope in me gives me the motivation to work daily on your behalf and by extension on behalf of the people of Saint Lucia as the leader of the opposition. We are unable to enjoy and celebrate Christmas in New Year in the way that we would like to. I too miss the solution Christmas tradition of going house to house gathering with my extended family and you my friends in Miku South. Sharing in food and laughter. I know Christmas may not feel like the Christmas we are used to but I encourage you to take heart as our sacrifice today of social distancing and following the other established protocols will benefit all of us in the long run. Let us look to the light just beyond this darkness and let us have faith that it will be ok. Merry Christmas and a hope filled New Year from my family to yours.