The 2020 theme for Independence celebrations in February was a call to action - “Now is the Time, Let’s Do This Together”. And there is no better time than NOW to continue to put this theme into action as Saint Lucia joins the rest of the world in trying to stave off the ravages of the Novel Corona Virus - Covid -19. The Government of Saint Lucia has declared “war” on the virus and has been doing all within its power to limit the inevitable impact that this will have on all sectors and at all levels of our society. It is a battle that we must all join in, armed with the correct information and not rumours, fake news or propaganda. And as in any battle we must also protect ourselves, and our families by following the correct protocols and health guidelines. This is not a time to panic, or to be divided. Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet this week said; “even in the midst of our fears, we can’t lose our compassion and we must act sensibly and with due attention to be our neighbor’s keeper”.