The Citizens of Saint Christopher and Nevis are hereby informed that His Excellency Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence, Governor General of Saint Christopher and Nevis has retired after serving the Federation as Head of State for just over 2 years.
Her Majesty The Queen had previously given her consent and approval since 13th March 2015 to Sir Edmund’s request to retire effective 31st May, 2015.
However, as of today’s date 19th May, 2015 the Palace has now informed Sir Edmund that on a formal request from the Prime Minister, Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris, the retirement date has been brought slightly forward to 14th May, 2015.
His Excellency Sir Edmund W. Lawrence hereby thanks God for the opportunity to serve and also thanks the Government of the Federation, his family, the Staff at Government House and well wishers, for their support over the years.
He further expresses best wishes to the citizens of Saint Christopher and Nevis in the future.