James Alexander George Smith McCartney
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James Alexander George Smith 'J.A.G.S' McCartney (30 June 1945–9 May 1980) was a politician from the Turks and Caicos Islands. He was the island territory's first Chief Minister and held that position from August 1976 until 9 May 1980, when he died in a plane crash over New Jersey.
National Heroes Day, a holiday celebrated on the last Monday in May, commemorates the life of McCartney. Additionally, the Grand Turk International Airport is named in honour of him.
| Preceded by (–) |
Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands 1976–1980 |
Succeeded by Oswald Skippings |
