 Welcome to the flag-raising ceremony in observance of St. Lucia's 42nd anniversary of independence. The national flag will be raised by Sergeant 78 Jan Gustav and the Governor General's standard will be raised by Sergeant 173 Eldin Henry. The national anthem will be performed by Johnette Joseph. A special address by the Prime Minister of St. Lucia and Minister for Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public Service, the Honourable Alan Chastney.