Eric Williams
Eric Williams was the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, serving from 1962 until his death in 1981. He was a significant figure in the Caribbean political landscape, known for his efforts to promote national unity and development in a diverse society. His famous quote, 'Every creed and race find an equal place,' reflects his vision for a more inclusive Trinidad and Tobago, although critics argue that this ideal was not fully realized during his administration.
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Eric Williams was a prime minister involved in the historic decision to establish relations with Cuba.
Former CARICOM leaders urge repeal of US exec order targeting Cuba’s fuel supply | News
Jamaica· 2026-02-20
Dr Eric Williams of Trinidad and Tobago was campaigning for the return of the Chaguaramas Naval Base from the United States.
The debt is unpayable (2008) La deuda es impagable
Guyana· 2026-02-10
Dr. Eric Williams is a founding leader of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mentioned in the context of the current political climate.
Elizabeth Morgan | At Christmas, friction in CARICOM – T&T versus the rest | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-25
Eric Williams led the Heads of State of the Caribbean Community in defending Guyana’s right to its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Guyana, the Border Controversy and CARICOMGuyana· 2025-12-11
Eric Williams was the Chief Minister who declared, 'One from ten leaves nought' regarding the federation.
‘One from ten leaves nought’: Historical notes on the ill-fated Caribbean FederationGuyana· 2025-12-07
Tony Deyal worked with Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams and provided information for government television shows.
Tony Deyal | Bon accord, bonne aventure | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-01
Four leaders, including Eric Williams, declared the Caribbean a Zone of Peace.
Ronald Sanders | A new world order — or formal admission of the old? | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-18
Eric Williams was the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago who chaired the meeting declaring the Caribbean a zone of peace.
Former Jamaica PM Patterson decries US drone strikes on vessels in Caribbean watersGuyana· 2025-10-16
Eric Williams, then prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, declared the Caribbean to be a zone of peace.
‘Dangerous and horrible’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-16Williams, widely regarded as the father of the nation, rejected the Wooding Commission report and imposed the 1976 Republican Constitution.
Trinidad and Tobago celebrating 49th anniversary of being a republic | World NewsJamaica· 2025-09-24
Eric Williams was a Caribbean leader who established diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1972.
Curtis Ward | Support COE special tribunal on Russian aggression against Ukraine | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-20
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Dr. Eric Williams who said, that the party in charge of the election machinery has to be a donkey crossed with a mad dog to lose at the polls.
Guyana’s population and Gecom’s voters’ list numbers gets even murkier with Prime Minister Phillips’ cash grant numbersGuyana· 2025-07-18
The FIR was retained by Trinidad and Tobago under former Prime Minister Dr Eric Williams.
Saint Vincent questions T&T's control of regional airspaceGuyana· 2025-07-16
Eric Williams' government rescinded Rickey Singh’s work permit, discomfiting him and Caribbean Contact.
Editorial | CARICOM and Rickey Singh | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-08
For seven years, no proposed dates were convenient for Dr. Eric Williams, prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
Byron Blake | CARICOM: Battle for survival of small states | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-06
Eric Williams is described as the 'Father of the Nation' and formed the PNM.
PNM to be led by a woman for the first time | World NewsJamaica· 2025-06-04
Eric Williams was another regional political leader who was brought to the campus by P.J. Patterson's Political Club.
Celebrating Patterson on his 90th birthday | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-04-10
Eric Williams was another regional political leader who interacted with P.J. Patterson during his university years.
Celebrating Patterson on his 90th birthday | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-10
Eric Williams' assessment of Jamaica's response to Caribbean federation initiatives was referenced in the article.
Imani Tafari-Ama | US muscles Caribbean ‘Banana Republics’ | In FocusJamaica· 2025-03-30
Dr. Eric Williams was the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
Tony Deyal | Kaiso ladies – black, white and khaki | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-03-08
