Have you been consumed by worry or fear? Let your mind rest in this promise of the\u00a0 Lord. Your father will meet all your needs\u2026 He will take care of you. Matthew 6: 31-34<\/p>\n
Fellow Grenadians and visitors to our beautiful tri-island state.<\/p>\n
Christmas is a time of joy; a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, remembering that\u00a0 he came to dwell in our midst, to share our lives in good times and bad, in times of joy\u00a0 and in times of sorrow.<\/p>\n
We end this year celebrating our successes and gains while reflecting on our challenges.\u00a0 Although we came face-to-face with the deadly and harsh reality of COVID-19 during the\u00a0 month of September, in a matter of weeks the surge had ended largely due to our\u00a0 vigilance as a people and the herculean efforts of our health and frontline workers, to\u00a0 whom we owe a great debt of gratitude. My sincere and deepest condolences to all who\u00a0 have lost loved ones as a result of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
In spite of the health, economic and social challenges faced during the course of the year,\u00a0 particularly in September, we have fared well compared to other countries in our region\u00a0 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\u00a0 contagious OMICRON variant. Although the restrictions have been relaxed and we are\u00a0 all looking forward to the Christmas festivities, the recommended mitigation measures\u00a0 must be adhered to. We cannot, at this point in time, let our guard down.<\/p>\n
During this Christmas season, let us focus on the needs of children in our community by\u00a0 reaching out to them in a tangible way to encourage, guide and support them. Despite\u00a0 being forced to adjust to a new mode of learning, our children have done well\u00a0 academically, as reflected in the outstanding performance of many in the CSEC and\u00a0 CAPE examinations. Indeed, these youngsters have demonstrated the fortitude,<\/p>\n
determination and willpower that are deeply embedded in the DNA of Grenadians. We\u00a0 must continue to support our children in both word and deed. We must remember that\u00a0 Christmas is still a very special occasion for our young ones, and we must do our utmost\u00a0 to protect them, to be sensitive to their emotional needs, and to bring joy to their hearts.<\/p>\n
I urge everyone to be considerate; to do what they know is necessary to protect\u00a0 themselves and their neighbours. Observe the protocols, get vaccinated, and keep our\u00a0\u00a0country safe. In so doing we will be demonstrating our appreciation for the tremendous\u00a0 effort and sacrifice made by our health care and frontline workers over the past 18\u00a0 months.<\/p>\n
This Christmas, let us continue that outpouring of kindness and selflessness that was on\u00a0 vivid display during the darkest days of the COVID-19 crisis. Let us continue to pray and\u00a0 engage in acts of generosity and self-sacrifice. Let us make this Christmas an intimate\u00a0 and safe gathering of fellowship, prayer, goodwill and love in every household.<\/p>\n
As we continue to make adjustments to our lifestyles and adapt to our changed way of\u00a0 life, we should all look purposefully inward, examine our actions, and work on dispelling\u00a0 feelings of anger, resentment, and hostility. This time of year should bring into sharper\u00a0 focus the need to be even more generous, more compassionate, and more caring.<\/p>\n
Christmas is about making others happy and showering others with love and the spirit of\u00a0 the Christ child, whose birth we celebrate today, even during this challenging time.<\/p>\n
Let us all nurture a spirit of kindness, generosity and gratitude. By doing this, we will be\u00a0 observing the true spirit and meaning of Christmas, not only during this season, but\u00a0 throughout the New Year.<\/p>\n
Have a safe and merry Christmas everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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