The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is mourning the passing of Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence, GCMG, OBE, former Governor-General, who died at the age of 93.
Born on 14 February 1932, Sir Edmund served as the Federation’s third Governor-General from 2013 to 2015. A distinguished economist and visionary leader, he returned to St. Kitts in 1970 after earning a degree in Economics from the University of London and went on to make lasting contributions to the nation’s financial landscape.
He was the founder of the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank and later established several key institutions that formed the National Bank Group of Companies:
National Bank Trust Company (1972)
National Caribbean Insurance Company (1973)
St. Kitts and Nevis Mortgage and Investment Company (2001)
Sir Edmund was also a devoted family man, fathering six children. His vision, leadership, and dedication to national development have left an indelible mark on the Federation.
Sincere condolences are extended to his family, friends, and the people of St. Kitts and Nevis during this time of mourning.