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James Mitchell (Vincentian politician)

1931–2021 · 20th century · Also known as Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell, Son Mitchell

James Mitchell, known as Son Mitchell, was a Vincentian politician and agronomist who was prime minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 1984 to 2000. Founder of the New Democratic Party, he had earlier served as premier in 1972–1974 before independence. His governments relied on banana exports and promoted tourism in the Grenadines, his home islands.

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