Dr. W. Eric Williams

Dr. W. Eric Williams was a prominent Trinidadian historian, politician, and leader who served as the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago from 1962 to 1981. Renowned for his scholarly work on Caribbean history and colonialism, he advocated for independence and economic self-sufficiency for his nation. Williams emphasized education, national pride, and the importance of understanding history to shape a stronger future. His leadership helped Trinidad and Tobago transition from a colonial territory to an independent nation, and he remains a key figure in Caribbean political and intellectual history.