Christmas Message 2021, Governor General, Her Excellency, Dame Cécile La Grenade 

Have you been consumed by worry or fear? Let your mind rest in this promise of the  Lord. Your father will meet all your needs… He will take care of you. Matthew 6: 31-34

Fellow Grenadians and visitors to our beautiful tri-island state.

Christmas is a time of joy; a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, remembering that  he came to dwell in our midst, to share our lives in good times and bad, in times of joy  and in times of sorrow.

We end this year celebrating our successes and gains while reflecting on our challenges.  Although we came face-to-face with the deadly and harsh reality of COVID-19 during the  month of September, in a matter of weeks the surge had ended largely due to our  vigilance as a people and the herculean efforts of our health and frontline workers, to  whom we owe a great debt of gratitude. My sincere and deepest condolences to all who  have lost loved ones as a result of COVID-19.

In spite of the health, economic and social challenges faced during the course of the year,  particularly in September, we have fared well compared to other countries in our region  and indeed the world. However, we must remain resolute and thankful while maintaining our vigilance, as the world is now faced with the emergence of the new and highly  contagious OMICRON variant. Although the restrictions have been relaxed and we are  all looking forward to the Christmas festivities, the recommended mitigation measures  must be adhered to. We cannot, at this point in time, let our guard down.

During this Christmas season, let us focus on the needs of children in our community by  reaching out to them in a tangible way to encourage, guide and support them. Despite  being forced to adjust to a new mode of learning, our children have done well  academically, as reflected in the outstanding performance of many in the CSEC and  CAPE examinations. Indeed, these youngsters have demonstrated the fortitude,

determination and willpower that are deeply embedded in the DNA of Grenadians. We  must continue to support our children in both word and deed. We must remember that  Christmas is still a very special occasion for our young ones, and we must do our utmost  to protect them, to be sensitive to their emotional needs, and to bring joy to their hearts.

I urge everyone to be considerate; to do what they know is necessary to protect  themselves and their neighbours. Observe the protocols, get vaccinated, and keep our  country safe. In so doing we will be demonstrating our appreciation for the tremendous  effort and sacrifice made by our health care and frontline workers over the past 18  months.

This Christmas, let us continue that outpouring of kindness and selflessness that was on  vivid display during the darkest days of the COVID-19 crisis. Let us continue to pray and  engage in acts of generosity and self-sacrifice. Let us make this Christmas an intimate  and safe gathering of fellowship, prayer, goodwill and love in every household.

As we continue to make adjustments to our lifestyles and adapt to our changed way of  life, we should all look purposefully inward, examine our actions, and work on dispelling  feelings of anger, resentment, and hostility. This time of year should bring into sharper  focus the need to be even more generous, more compassionate, and more caring.

Christmas is about making others happy and showering others with love and the spirit of  the Christ child, whose birth we celebrate today, even during this challenging time.

Let us all nurture a spirit of kindness, generosity and gratitude. By doing this, we will be  observing the true spirit and meaning of Christmas, not only during this season, but  throughout the New Year.

Have a safe and merry Christmas everyone!

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