Sir Alexander Bustamante
Jamaican politician
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Sir Alexander Bustamante was a prominent Jamaican politician and the first prime minister of Jamaica. He was a key figure in the island's move toward self-governance and independence from British rule. Bustamante led the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and advocated for secession from the West Indies Federation. In 1962, Jamaica gained independence, and Bustamante became its first prime minister, serving until 1967. His leadership was instrumental in shaping Jamaica's early years as an independent nation.12
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