 The St. Lucia Fire Service regrets to inform the general public, and in particular individuals and establishments who applied for the shooting of fireworks, that these applications will not be processed at this time. This is in keeping with the decision by the Government of St. Lucia to forego the traditional fireworks displayed this year due to COVID-19. The fire service is deeply concerned about the safety of the general public, and while our focus in the approval process of the shooting of fireworks is minimizing the possibility of the occurrence of an unwanted fire, this year it also includes the potential risk of spreading the virus through public gatherings. Past trends have informed us of the large crowds that the activity attracts at several points on the island. We are aware of the disappointment this pronouncement will cause, but wish to remind everyone that this decision is in our best interest. We encourage all to maintain a higher level of safety awareness and continue to adhere to the established protocols. Here's hoping that you had a wonderful Christmas and may the coming year 2021 be a safe and productive one for you and yours. Thank you. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the protocols related to continuing the spread of COVID-19, the Royal St. Lucia Police Force is calling on all solutions to ring in the new year safely and to avoid any events or activities that compromises public health and safety. The Royal St. Lucia Police Force is appealing to the public to observe the protocols associated with the activities, mass crowd events, such as one, all business activities, including restaurants and bars, to be closed at 11 p.m. Restrictions on social activities. A person shall not host or attend a mass crowd event, a social event including the Christmas party, a New Year's Eve party, Asus Square, Jouvet, staff party, etc. And where approval is given for any such activities, the total number of persons to attend would be 25. We also like to remind the public and also drivers of public service vehicles that the maximum number of passengers of a rise to be carried on a public bus is 10. At no time shall a driver overload his bus by carrying in excess of 10. I could assure members of the public that we, the police, we will be vigilant on the roads, ensuring that persons adhere to the protocols. No loud music permits will be issued to the public. Persons are advised that where bars are open, there shall be no loud music being played because loud music permit will not be issued. We are urging all persons to be safe during the season and remember that bars and other places of public entertainment are to be closed at 11 p.m., whereby persons are encouraged to return to their homes. We are discouraging persons having beach picnics, in fact it is legislated, there shall be no beach picnic, there shall be no beach parties, there shall be no river limes during those activities. So once again, calling on to members of the public to adhere to all the protocols that has been laid. In relation to the fireworks, fire service has been taken care of that and I could assure you that licenses too will not be processed or permission given to set off fireworks. So I would like members of the public please, as usual, where persons are likely to go on the beaches to watch fireworks, that there would be no fireworks or there would be no need to be on the beaches. Thank you.