Independence of Jamaica
At the first session of Parliament, Bustamante receives the Instruments of Independence from the Queens representative, Princess Margaret. Appointed Prime Minister of Jamaica, 1st Prime Minister of an independent Jamaica
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1962 in Jamaica
Explore 3 historical events and records for Jamaica in 1962.
Historical records for Jamaica in 1962
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Constitution of Jamaica
Bustamante becomes Jamaicas first Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Jamaica
Appointed Prime Minister of Jamaica, 1st Prime Minister of an independent Jamaica
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