Welcome to the Flag Raising Ceremony in Observance of St. Lucius 42nd anniversary of Independence. The National Flag will be raised by Sergeant 780 Jan Gustav, and the Governor-General's Standard will be raised by Sergeant 173 Eldeen Henry. The National Flag will be raised by Sergeant 173 Eldeen Henry. The National Flag will be raised by Sergeant 173 Eldeen Henry. The National Anthem will be performed by John at Joseph. Sergeant's Autos of St. Lucius of the land that gave us birth, land of beaches, hills and valleys, and fairest I love all the earth, wherever you may roam, love all love, our island home. On the times when nations battled for this hellen of the West, gone the days when dry fandies caught deemed her children's toyland rest. Tons that last a bright, hard day stretches out a glad new way. May the good Lord bless our island, God, her sons from war and harm. May our people live united, strong in soul and strong in arm. Just this truth and charity are ideal for ever be. The National Anthem will be raised by Sergeant 173 Eldeen Henry. The National Anthem will be raised by Sergeant 173 Eldeen Henry. The National Anthem will be raised by Sergeant 173 Eldeen Henry. The National Anthem will be raised by Sergeant 173 Eldeen Henry. The National Anthem will be raised by Sergeant 173 Eldeen Henry. Saint Lucia, your land is calling for you to come back home and the light is there still burning waiting for your return. This is the time to come together, send your son calling his sons and daughters back to the country where liberty is truly free. Saint Lucia's unite, watching the heights, joint hands in hand to build a strong nation, whatever it does, please unite, not big house you are walking in the land of the light. Saint Lucia, it's now in deep hand, it's a unity, it's strength, we must put our hearts together. Work hard for the future, we must build our progress, sent Lucians, what hearts built our sands, so we can build this country, please believe. Saint Lucia's unite, watch till the heights, joint hands in hand to build a strong nation, whatever it does, please unite, not big house you are walking in the land of the light. So, now a special address by the prime minister of Sait Lucia and minister for finance, economic growth, job, creation, external affairs and the Public Service. Honorable Alan Shasney.