# Ronald Webster

_Anguillan Head of State (1926-2016)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> James Ronald Webster
(2 March 1926 – 9 December 2016) was a politician from Anguilla. After ending the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation in 1967, he served as the island territory's first Chief Minister from 10 February 1976 to 1 February 1977 and again from May 1980 to 12 March 1984.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 2 March 1926 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3441569#P569))
- **Place of birth:** The Valley ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3441569#P19))
- **Died:** 9 December 2016 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3441569#P570))
- **Place of death:** Anguilla ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3441569#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United Kingdom ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3441569#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3441569#P106))
- **Political party:** Anguilla Progressive Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3441569#P102))
- **Positions held:** Premier of Anguilla (28 May 1980 – 12 March 1984); Premier of Anguilla (10 February 1976 – 1 February 1977) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3441569#P39))

## Questions

**When was Ronald Webster born?**  
Ronald Webster was born on 2 March 1926 in The Valley.

**What positions has Ronald Webster held?**  
Positions held by Ronald Webster include: Premier of Anguilla (1980–1984); Premier of Anguilla (1976–1977).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ronald Webster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Webster) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3441569](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3441569) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Ronald Webster". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ronald-webster. Retrieved 14 November 2026.