Eric Gairy
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 27 years ago |
| Date of birth | February 18,1922 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Born | Saint Andrew |
| Grenada | |
| Date of died | August 23,1997 |
| Died | Grenada |
| Spouse | Cynthina Gairy |
| Party | Grenada United Labour Party |
| Governor General | Leo de Gale |
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| Founded | Grenada United Labour Party |
| Job | Politician |
| Nationality | Grenadian |
| Previous position | Prime Minister of Grenada (1974–1979) |
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| ID | 1458447 |
Eric Gairy Life story
Sir Eric Matthew Gairy PC 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 1974.
Earl and Countess of Wessex: Prince Edward and Sophie postpone Grenada trip
The Grenada leg of The Earl and The Countess of Wessex's Caribbean tour has been postponed, A Day before their week-long Trip begins.
The decision was made after talks with The Island 's government and governor general, Buckingham Palace said.
Prince Edward and Sophie Will still visit other islands on The Tour to mark The Queen 's Platinum Jubilee.
It Comes after The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were criticised for some parts of their recent Caribbean tour.
A Buckingham Palace source said discussions were held with host nations to ensure the itinerary would meet the aims of The Tour , which are to celebrate the islands and mark The Queen 's 70-year reign.
Within those discussions, Grenada - on the advice of Dame Cecile La Grenade, its governor general and The Queen 's representative in the Country - suggested a postponement.
Prince Edward and Sophie hope to visit The Island at a later date, The Palace said.
Their tour of three Caribbean nations - St Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines , and Antigua and Barbuda - Will begin on Friday.
In March, part of was axed after opposition from locals. The pair had been due to visit a cacao farm in the foothills of the Maya Mountains but it was removed from the couple's schedule following reports of a protest opposing The Royal Trip .
Other moments on their tour - for example a Land Rover Trip that was described as having a colonial appearance, and the greeting of local children through a wire fence.
Grenada gained independence from the UK in 1974 when Eric Gairy became The Island 's first Prime Minister .
The National Democratic Congress, a liberal opposition party, has previously said it would. It also congratulated the Prime Minister of Barbados for having taken this step ahead of.
The Press secretary for the Prime Minister 's office in Grenada said there was a
During the upcoming tour, Prince Edward Will conduct an investiture on behalf of The Queen and the couple Will attend a service to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
The couple are due to meet local communities, Commonwealth Games athletes, craftspeople and women in leadership roles during their Trip .
Source of news: bbc.com
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