The Consulate General of Saint Lucia in Toronto is proud to share in the celebration of two exemplary Saint Lucians – our Nobel Laureates – Sir William Arthur Lewis and Sir Derek Walcott, who have etched a legacy of excellence, for generations to come.

Today, we remember our two Nobel Laureates, who coincidentally share the same birthday – January 23^rd:

• Sir William Arthur Lewis (January 23ʳᵈ, 1915 – June 15ᵗʰ, 1991)
• Sire Derek Alton Walcott (January 23ʳᵈ, 1930 – March 17ᵗʰ, 2017)

Sir William and Sir Derek, we celebrate you and your many achievements!