Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante ONH GBE PC (born William Alexander Clarke; 24 February 1884 – 6 August 1977) was a Jamaican politician and labour leader, who, in 1962, became the first prime minister of Jamaica.

In 1969, Sir Alexander became a member of the Order of National Hero; a life-size statue of him was erected at South Parade; his picture appears on the Jamaican one-dollar bill and his birthplace has been made a National Monument.

Apr 20, 2022 · Sir William Alexander Bustamante ONH GBE PC was a Jamaican politician and trade union leader who became the first Prime Minister of Jamaica in 1962. He was born William Alexander Clarke on February 24, 1884, to Mary Clarke and Robert Constantine Clarke.

Today, we introduce the charismatic Sir Alexander Bustamante – “Champion of the Poor and Oppressed”. Just how much do you know about this notable Jamaican National Hero? Let’s take a journey into his life and work at look at 15 facts surrounding this great Jamaican.

THE LIFE AND WORK OF SIR ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE, NATIONAL HERO OF JAMAICA National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, was born on February 24, 1884 in Blenheim, Hanover. He was from a modest pen-keeping family and was christened William Alexander Clarke.

Aug 6, 1997 · Alexander Bustamante, one of the leading political figures in Jamaica during the twentieth century, was born William Alexander Clarke at Blenheim Estate in Lucea, a coastal town in western Jamaica. He was the second of five children born to Robert Clarke, a white Jamaican, and Mary Wilson, Clarke's second wife, a colored woman of peasant stock.

The Right Excellent Sir William Alexander Bustamante, G.B.E., LL.D (Hon.) FIRST PRIME MINISTER Aug. 6, 1962 – Feb. 27, 1967. NATIONAL HERO (1969) Physically impressive, …

Mar 9, 1999 · In the tapestry of Jamaican history, few figures stand as tall and resolute as Alexander Bustamante—a pioneer, a political giant, and a tireless advocate for the rights and aspirations of Jamaica’s black community.

…Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) under Sir Alexander Bustamante pressed for secession from the federation. A referendum in 1961 supported their views. The JLP was the overall winner of elections in April 1962, and Bustamante became premier. In …

The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (1938) and the Jamaica Labour Party (1943). WORK EXPERIENCE: Store Clerk, Bee Keeper, Dairy Farmer, Junior Estate Overseer, Tramcar Inspector, Wall Street Speculator, Money Lender, Trade Unionist. BORN: February 24,1884, Blenheim, Hanover, Jamaica. PARENTS: Robert Constantine Clarke, and wife Mary nee ...