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Prime Minister of Grenada (1974–1979) 1 Sir Eric Gairy (1922–1997) 1976: 7 February 1974 13 March 1979 (Deposed in a coup) [2] 5 years, 34 days GULP: Prime ministers of the People's Revolutionary Government of Grenada (1979–1983) 2 Maurice Bishop (1944–1983) — 13 March 1979 14 October 1983 (Deposed in a coup) 4 years, 215 days NJM ...
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy PC (18 February 1922 – 23 August 1997) [1] was the first Prime Minister of Grenada, serving from his country's independence in 1974 until his overthrow in a coup by Maurice Bishop in 1979. Gairy also served as head of government in pre-independence Grenada as Chief Minister from 1961 to 1962 and as Premier from 1967 to ...
General elections were held in Grenada on 7 December 1976. [1] The result was a victory for the Grenada United Labour Party of Eric Gairy, which won nine of the 15 seats, whilst the opposition People's Alliance (a coalition of the New Jewel Movement, the Grenada National Party and the United People's Party) won the remainder.
Despite the prevailing corruption, Gairy was considered by his supporters as the symbol of the successful black man and still retained popularity among Grenadian opinion. During the 1976 legislative elections, the New Jewel Movement formed a coalition, the Popular Alliance, with the Grenada National Party of former Prime Minister Herbert Blaize.
From 1976 to 1979, he held the position of Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives of Grenada. [15] As such, he challenged the government of Prime Minister Gairy and his Grenada United Labour Party (GULP), which maintained power by threat and intimidation [10] [16] [17] and by fraudulent elections.
On 7 February 1974, Grenada became a fully independent state. Grenada continued to practise a modified Westminster parliamentary system based on the British model with a governor-general appointed by and representing the British monarch (head of state) and a prime minister who are both leader of the majority party and the head of government.
Pages in category "Prime ministers of Grenada" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
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