James Alexander George Smith McCartney

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James Alexander George Smith McCartney (30 June 1945–9 May 1980) also known as J.A.G.S McCartney 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

v • d • e Premiers of the Turks and Caicos Islands

	James Alexander George Smith McCartney^† Oswald Skippings^† Norman Saunders^† Nathaniel Francis^† Oswald Skippings^† Washington Misick^† Derek Hugh Taylor^† Michael Misick^† Michael Misick ^†Served as Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands.