In 1979 it gained full independence under Sir John Compton of the conservative United Workers party (UWP), who served as prime minister from 1982 to 1996, after which he was succeeded by Vaughn Lewis.
It gained full independence under Sir John Compton of the conservative United Workers party (UWP). This was in 1979. The conservative United Workers party (UWP) served as prime minister from 1982 to 1996. He was succeeded by Vaughn Lewis after 1982 to 1996.