| People's Revolutionary Government | |
|---|---|
| 1979–1983 | |
 Flag | |
 | |
| Capital | St. George's |
| History | |
| 13 March 1979 | |
| 29 October 1983 | |
| Area | |
• Total | 348.5 km² |
| Population | |
• 1979 estimate | 89,000 |
The People's Revolutionary Government was a revolutionary Marxist–Leninist government that existed on the island of Grenada from 1979 to 1983. It was ruled by the New Jewel Movement.
History
Revolution
On 13 March 1979, a group of 46 cadres overthrew the neocolonial government of Eric Gairy in a bloodless revolution.[1]
U.S. invasion
The United States prepared to invade Grenada in 1981 when it deployed over 120,000 troops to its Caribbean colony of Puerto Rico.
Government
Grenada had systems of local democratic councils but did not hold national elections.[1]
Economy
Between 1979 and 1983, Grenada's economy grew at a rate of 10% per year,[1] much faster than its neighbors,[2] and unemployment dropped from 50% to 14%.[1]
Education
Grenada spent 37% of its national budget on education and school fees were abolished. Eric Gairy invited Paulo Freire to Grenada to lead its literacy program. The literacy rate increased from 85% to 98%.[1]
Healthcare
The number of doctors and dentists in Grenada doubled from 1979 to 1983.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Carlos Martinez (2014-03-13). "The Legacy of the Grenadian Revolution Lives On" Liberation School. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ↑ Brian Meeks (2021-03-13). "How a Revolution on the Tiny Island of Grenada Shook the World" Jacobin. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
- ↑ Stephen Millies (2009-06-14). "Welcome to Maurice Bishop International Airport" Workers World. Archived from the original on 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2022-08-31.