Eric Gairy

Eric Gairy was a Grenadian politician who led Grenada to independence in 1974 and served as its first prime minister until his government was overthrown in 1979.

Grenada: Grenada is an island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Gairy’s political career and premiership unfolded in Grenada.
West Indies Federation: The West Indies Federation was a short-lived political union of British Caribbean territories from 1958 to 1962. Gairy opposed federation, a position that helped distinguish his political program.
Independence of Grenada: Grenada became an independent state on 7 February 1974, ending its status as a British associated state. Gairy’s government led Grenada through independence and he became its first prime minister.
Grenada's political violence in the 1970s: Grenada experienced escalating political violence and clashes between government supporters and opponents during the 1970s. The violence became a central feature of opposition accounts of Gairy’s government.
Grenada Workers' Union: The Grenada Workers' Union is a trade union founded in 1950. Gairy founded the union, which gave his political movement a mass base.
Grenadian general election, 1961: Grenada’s 1961 general election returned Eric Gairy’s party to power. The election made Gairy chief minister, though his government was dismissed later that year.
Grenada Revolution: The Grenada Revolution was the 1979 overthrow of Eric Gairy’s government and the subsequent rule of the New Jewel Movement. The revolution removed Gairy from office while he was abroad.
Mongoose Gang: The Mongoose Gang was a group associated with violence against opponents of Eric Gairy’s government in Grenada. Its reputation became a defining part of criticism of Gairy’s political rule.
Grenada General Workers' Strike of 1951: The 1951 strike was a major labor uprising against colonial rule in Grenada. Gairy led the strike, establishing his prominence among Grenadian workers.
Grenada Constitution Order 1967: The Grenada Constitution Order 1967 established Grenada as an associated state with internal self-government. Its constitutional arrangement preceded the independence Gairy later led.

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