Saint Lucia to host media launch for Nobel Laureate Festival 2023

The Nobel Laureate Festival Committee (NLFC) will host the official launch of the 30th anniversary of activities honouring Saint Lucia’s two Nobel Laureates: Sir William Arthur Lewis (1915-1991)

Saint Lucia to host media launch for Nobel Laureate Festival 2023
Saint Lucia to host media launch for Nobel Laureate Festival 2023

Castries, Saint Lucia: The Nobel Laureate Festival Committee (NLFC) will host the official launch of the 30th anniversary of activities honouring Saint Lucia’s two Nobel Laureates: Sir William Arthur Lewis (1915-1991), awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1979; and Sir Derek Alton Walcott (1930-2017), awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992.

This year’s theme, Celebrating Excellence: Nurturing Our Creativity, Consolidating Our Legacy, embraces the many social changes during the year and recognizes positive developments.

The Nobel Laureate Festival Committee will hold the media launch at the studios of the National Television Network at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. The launch will be attended by Dame Pearlette Louisy, Governor General Emerita of Saint Lucia and Chair of the Nobel Laureate Festival Committee. At the launch, sponsors will give brief remarks, and the NLF Committee members will briefly outline planned events.

The Nobel Laureate Festival will be observed from Jan. 8 to 29, 2023.

Earlier, the government of Saint Lucia also shared an update on Commonwealth “Year of the Youth”, which is as follows: 

With 2022 behind us, we move forward.

2023 has been declared by the Commonwealth ‘Year of the Youth’, and as such, Youth will continue to be at the forefront of the SLNYC’s agenda. The National Executive is tasked with the execution of its mandate established by the General Assembly:

1. Revamping and Rebranding the SLNYC

2. Sustainability , Inclusivity, and Safety ( SIS )

3. Constitution Review

4. Building Dynamic and Consistent Sporting Programs

5. Strengthening District Youth and Sports Councils

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On behalf of the National Executive, District Youth and Sports Councils, and youth led organizations, May this year bring you Peace and Prosperity.