Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw
Caribbean politician, 1st Prime Minister
Born
September 16th, 1916
108 years ago
Died
1978
47 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Served as the first Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis from 1980 until death in 2004. Played a significant role in the country's transition to independence, advocating for social and economic development. Led the Labour Party for many years, shaping the political landscape of the nation. His leadership focused on improving education, healthcare, and infrastructure, establishing policies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for citizens.
Served as the first Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Led the country to independence in 1983
Advocated for social and economic development
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