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Sir Alexander Bustamante, a portrait ca. 1960's
Candid portrait of Sir Alexander Bustamante, first Prime Minister of Independent Jamaica.
Sir Alexander Bustamante watches as Lady B pins independence medal on U.S. Ambassador, William C. Doherty
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, William C. Doherty, receiving a Jamaica independence medal from Gladys ''Lady B'' Bustamante. Sir Alexander Bustamante and Sir Donald Sangster among others, are in the background.
Sir Alexander Bustamante signing the Independence Constitution
Sir Alexander Bustamante signing the Independence Constitution of Jamaica in 1962.
Sir Alexander Bustamante showing his party sign
Sir Alexander Bustamante, founder of the Jamaica Labour party and Jamaica's first Prime Minister after independence in 1962, showing his party sign.
Sir Alexander Bustamante receiving honorary degree LLD from U.W.I. Chancellor Princess Alice at Jamaica House
Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, University of the West Indies' first Chancellor, presenting Sir Alexander Bustamante with an honorary degree. Looking on is his wife, Lady Bustamante.
Sir Alexander Bustamante receives honorary degree from the U.W.I.
Private ceremony for the presentation of an Honorary Degree to Sir Alexander Bustamante held at Jamaica House. In attendance are dignitaries such as the Hon. Eric Williams and Her Royal Highness Princess Alice - University of the West Indies' first…
Sir Alexander Bustamante making a point at Ja. Constitution Conference, London, 1962
Jamaica's first prime minister, Sir Alexander Bustamante, speaking at the 1962 Jamaica Constitution Conference in London. In the background to the left are Jamaican politicians, Donald Sangster [left] and Robert Lightbourne.
Sir Alexander Bustamante in formal dress on a visit to J.D.F.
Statesman, Sir Alexander Bustamante, dressed in formal suit and a top hat.
Sir Alexander Bustamante holding a Child on his lap in london
Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante, prime minister and National Hero of Jamaica. After Jamaica was granted independence in 1962, Bustamante served as the 1st prime minister until 1967.
Sir Alexander Bustamante
Portrait of the Right Honourable Alexander Bustamante, Jamaica's first Prime Minister and one of Jamaica's national hero.
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Orange Park, St. Thomas
The main house of the Orange Park coffee plantation in Yallahs, St. Thomas which eventually became home to the late Professor Basil Barrington Watson.