Sir Alexander Bustamante
Sir Alexander Bustamante was a prominent Jamaican politician and the first Prime Minister of Jamaica, recognized for his significant contributions to the country's independence and development during the mid-20th century.
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Fae Ellington became intrigued by the JDF while covering the state funeral of former prime minister and national hero Sir Alexander Bustamante.
Big salute to Fae Ellington - Veteran broadcaster becomes second Jamaican commissioned as honorary colonel in JDF | News
Jamaica· 2026-06-24
Sir Alexander Bustamante was the first prime minister of independent Jamaica and a national hero.
Virgo renews call for end to contract work | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-27
Sir Alexander Bustamante was instrumental in the shift toward hurricane-resilient block-and-steel homes in Jamaica after Hurricane Charlie in 1951.
Christopher Burgess | Rebuild housing in western Jamaica | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-07
Sir Alexander Bustamante is recognized as Jamaica’s first prime minister and National Hero.
Blenheim battered but Busta’s monument escapes Melissa’s wrath | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-12
Sir Alexander Bustamante was an activist against colonial rule and founded the Jamaica Labour Party.
Garth Rattray | What would our National Heroes think of us today? | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-26
Sir Alexander Bustamante championed the cause of the workers and dedicated his life to political leadership of the people.
Mark Golding: Choose empathy over anger, unity over division, hope over despair | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-20
Sir Alexander Bustamante's fearless advocacy for workers’ rights and national independence ensured that our nation was built on justice and for every citizen.
Dr Andrew Holness: Let's honour the living heroes among us | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-20
Sir Alexander Bustamante, trade unionist and Jamaica’s first prime minister, gave voice to labour, dignity, and nationhood.
Tribute: In the footsteps of the brave | Art & LeisureJamaica· 2025-10-19
Sir Alexander Bustamante was a leader of the Jamaica Labour Party who participated in the independence process.
Failing grade | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-01
Sir Alexander Bustamante paved the way for sovereignty through sacrifice, courage, and vision.
Independent country in celebrations: Reflection on 63 years of freedom | Art & LeisureJamaica· 2025-08-11
Sir Alexander Bustamante was the Premier who headed the joint committee that selected the national anthem.
The national anthem | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-07
Sir Alexander Bustamante hoisted the new flag during the Independence Day ceremony.
Lance Neita | The Negro’s Jubilee | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-31
Sir Alexander Bustamante was a towering figure in the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).
Stop the racist remarks against Mark Golding | LettersJamaica· 2025-06-28
Sir Alexander Bustamante was a towering figure who once led the Jamaica Labour Party.
Norris R. McDonald | Garvey’s ghost and Jamaica’s ‘roast breadfruit politics!’ | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-25
Sir Alexander Bustamante was invited by N.W. Manley to London for discussions on the Independence Constitution.
Gordon Robinson | Something for everyone | In FocusJamaica· 2025-06-01
Sir Alexander Bustamante was the Leader of the Opposition who traveled with N.W. Manley to London.
Editorial | Deeper political reform | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-05-25
Sir Alexander Bustamante was recognized as a labour pioneer.
J’cans urged to ‘return to God’ as Workers’ Week gets underway | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-20
Seaga returned to power in 1980, no longer under the shadow of Sir Alexander Bustamante.
Norris R. McDonald | Unjust enrichment and the political economy of racism | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-04-30
P.J. Patterson noted his shared heritage with Sir Alexander Bustamante, Jamaica’s first prime minister.
Patterson, at 90, unveils Pan-African mural for UWI’s new Cultural Heritage Park | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-14
