Castries, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
Sir George Frederick Lawrence Charles
K.C.M.G. · C.B.E. · S.L.C. · J.P.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 13, 2016
1. Sir George Frederick Lawrence Charles Marker
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Sir George Frederick Lawrence Charles. K.C.M.G. · C.B.E. · S.L.C. · J.P..
Born in Saint Lucia June 7, 1916 Pioneer of the Trade Union Movement 1946. Founding Father of the Saint Lucia Labour Party October 1950. First Minister of Education and Social Services March 1, 1956. First Chief Minister of Saint Lucia January 1, 1960., . Sir George F.L. Charles pioneered the Trade Union Movement in Saint Lucia. With self-assured tenacity, he sought to achieve the elimination of social and political discrimination. Undeterred by the stalwarts of colonialism, he demonstrated with an infectious enthusiasm, the significance of rally workers into active solidarity notably in 1946 and 1957. Through the continuous exercise of goodwill, he persevered in the tireless pursuit of equality and justice and secured constructive gains in working conditions and other benefits for the working class. Armed with an inner resolve, he fought successfully for the recognition that they were the greatest contributors to our economic development., As a catalyst of social change, he initiated a revolution which gave credence to his vision for political reform. Reform which provided every citizen of Saint Lucia with the right to vote through the introduction and existence of Universal Adult Suffrage. With firm conviction and triumphant assertions, he birthed a free society which emerged from the womb of self-government. As a founding father he exhibited unfailing strength as he nurtured further visions for nationhood and independence. He is a hero who fired a movement which has played a pivotal role in our social, economic, and cultural development.
Born in Saint Lucia June 7, 1916 Pioneer of the Trade Union Movement 1946. Founding Father of the Saint Lucia Labour Party October 1950. First Minister of Education and Social Services March 1, 1956. First Chief Minister of Saint Lucia January 1, 1960.
Sir George F.L. Charles pioneered the Trade Union Movement in Saint Lucia. With self-assured tenacity, he sought to achieve the elimination of social and political discrimination. Undeterred by the stalwarts of colonialism, he demonstrated with an infectious enthusiasm, the significance of rally workers into active solidarity notably in 1946 and 1957. Through the continuous exercise of goodwill, he persevered in the tireless pursuit of equality and justice and secured constructive gains in working conditions and other benefits for the working class. Armed with an inner resolve, he fought successfully for the recognition that they were the greatest contributors to our economic development.
As a catalyst of social change, he initiated a revolution which gave credence to his vision for political reform. Reform which provided every citizen of Saint Lucia with the right to vote through
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the introduction and existence of Universal Adult Suffrage. With firm conviction and triumphant assertions, he birthed a free society which emerged from the womb of self-government. As a founding father he exhibited unfailing strength as he nurtured further visions for nationhood and independence. He is a hero who fired a movement which has played a pivotal role in our social, economic, and cultural development.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1960.
Location. 14° 1.23′ N, 60° 59.677′ W. Marker is in Castries. It can be reached from Peninsular Road. The marker and bust are outside of the entrance to F.L. Charles Airport (formerly Vigie) in Castries, Saint Lucia. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Castries LC04 301, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 13, 2016
2. Sir George Frederick Lawrence Charles Marker
The marker is in the middle of the photo in this view, with a bust of Charles to the right.
K.C.M.G. C.B.E. S.L.C. J.P. Born in Saint Lucia June 7, 1916
Pioneer of the Trade Union Movement 1946.
Founding Father of the Saint Lucia Labour Party October 1950.
First Minister of Education and Social Services March 1, 1956.
First Chief Minister of Saint Lucia January 1, 1960.
Sculptor: Ricky Justin George
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,445 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
