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They withdrew from the federation of the indies, they had enough with them.
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Jamaican Independence: Jamaica becomes independent within the British CommonwealthAlexander Bustamante elected prime minister.
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Michael Manley becomes prime minister for the PNP
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Edward Seaga becomes prime minister and the US grants the government substantial aid as the country distances itself from Cuba
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They had hurrican Gilbert
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Michael Manley returns to be prime minister
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Manley retires and is succeeded as Prime Minister by Percival J Patterson.
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July: The army patrols Kingston following a massive increase in crime.
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September: Hurricane Ivan comes and destroys many parts of Jamaica.
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February: Portia Simpson Miller is elected head of PNP
March: Portia Simpson Miller becomes Jamaica's first female PM in March.
