Christmas Message from Dr. The Hon. Ralph E. GonsalvesPrime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines At Christmas 2022, we first thank Almighty God for His goodness and mercies towards us. Always, we reaffirm that our Nation is founded on the belief in the supremacy of God and the freedom and dignity of man and woman. Despite the many challenges which we face individually and collectively, we are not a people of lamentations. We are optimistic about our future: Morning by morning new mercies we see; all that we need His hand has been providing; great is His faithfulness. We…
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