We are pleased to present to you in this edition the remarks made by our five laureates as they accepted their prizes in ceremonies in their native territories. Ms Anuskha Varsha Sonai, our first Surinamese laureate, was conferred by the President of Guyana, the head of state of the territory which nominated her. The previous two years have been trying ones, and we are all anxious to resume normalcy. It is hoped that in the next awards cycle, we will be able to have our usual gala celebration in a single territory where our laureates would be feted and honoured in a manner befitting their achievements, and more in keeping with previous years.