William Alexander Clarke, who later adopted the surname of Bustamante in honor of a Spanish captain who befriended him, was born on February 24, 1884, in Hanover. Sir Alexander Bustamante (1884 1977)", "Reports of the arrest, trial and subsequent acquittal of Mr Alexander Bustamante and Mr", http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Norman-Manley-as-premier_17349996, The Rt. The political movement was split and Bustamante founded the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), in 1943 to prepare for Jamaica's first general election under universal adult suffrage. His parents were Robert Constantine Clarke, and wife Mary nee Wilson. . The British also seemed to have taken the view that federation would provide the best means by which West Indians could be prepared for independence within the British Commonwealth. In 1969, Sir Alexander Bustamante was designated Jamaica's only living National Hero. The 1959 Jamaican general election was held on 28 July 1959, and the number of seats was increased to 45. Encyclopedia.com gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the Modern Language Association (MLA), The Chicago Manual of Style, and the American Psychological Association (APA). In late February 1939, Bustamante called a general strike. The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) was formed in 1939 and over the next few years Bustamante displayed charisma in his ability to gain significant benefits for the workers he represented. Spouse. His father was a . He retired from active politics in 1967 and died 10 years later on August 6, 1977, at the ripe age of 93. Bee Keeper 3. The voter turnout was 65.2%. Sir Alexander Bustamante. Alexander Bustamante had dominated the JLP with an iron hand, hence there had been no opposition to his naming Edward Seaga as the contestant for the constituency of West Kingston in 1962. Eaton, George E. "Economic Integration between Unequal PartnersThe English Speaking Caribbean (CARICOM)." If you liked this show, you should follow Caribbean Radio Show CRS Radio. At the outbreak of World War II (1939-1945), life at Newcastle changed a little. Bustamante died on August 6, 1977 at the age of 93 and has since become one of Jamaica's National heroes for his immense contributions to Jamaican politics and dedicating his life and campaigning for . 20 Belmont Road //
