When did Christopher Columbus first sight the island of Grenada?
Christopher Columbus sighted the island of Grenada during his third voyage to the Americas in 1498. He named it La Concepción in honour of the Virgin Mary.
Questions about Grenada
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led the French expedition that established a permanent settlement on Grenada in 1649?
Jacques Dyel du Parquet led the group that founded a permanent settlement on Grenada when an expedition of 203 men from Martinique arrived. The island was completely subjugated by the French in 1654 after conflict broke out with the Carib chief Kairouane within months.
What happened to Maurice Bishop and his supporters on the 16th of October 1983?
Maurice Bishop and seven of his closest supporters were taken prisoner and executed by firing squad following a confrontation between soldiers and civilians at the fort. This event occurred after Bernard Coard and his wife Phyllis led a coup against the government of Maurice Bishop on the 16th of October 1983.
How many people died when Hurricane Ivan struck Grenada on the 7th of September 2004?
Hurricane Ivan resulted in 39 deaths and damage or destruction to 90% of the island's homes when it struck the island on the 7th of September 2004. It took over five years to officially recover from Ivan though recovery continued for decades after.
Which political party won the 2022 election in Grenada and who became prime minister?
The National Democratic Congress won the 2022 election to the New National Party with 9 seats to the NNP's 6. Dickon Mitchell was appointed prime minister as a political newcomer who had only taken over as leader of the National Democratic Congress less than a year before the election.