Courts lights up Main St in annual tree lighting

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, holding the Samsung tablet used to light the Christmas tree, Mrs Hinds, close beside him, their grandson, first from right and children from the audience preparing to light the Christmas tree.

Courts last evening ushered in the Christmas season with the now traditional tree lighting along Main Street.

Local artistes Poonam Singh, Candace Fields, Tennicia Defreitas, Ryan Hoppie and others provided entertainment, along with the National Steel Orchestra and the National School of Dance at the event, which also saw appearances by Santa Claus and a host of cartoon characters who arrived on a mini float.

The trees were lit by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, who was