Events tagged with "eric gairiy"

Historical Events tagged with "eric gairiy"

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Politics & Government

New Jewel Movement Ousts Eric Gairy

March 13th, 1979 46 years ago

The New Jewel Movement, led by Maurice Bishop, successfully executed a coup against Prime Minister Eric Gairy in Grenada. The uprising was fueled by widespread discontent over Gairy's authoritarian rule, economic mismanagement, and allegations of corruption. The coup was largely bloodless and marked the beginning of a significant political shift in the Caribbean island, leading to the establishment of a revolutionary government focused on socialism and reform.