Public figures in politics, sport, arts and science — documented facts only.
Notable Grenadians
Merle Collins went from teacher in Grenada to revolution researcher, poet, novelist and professor abroad. A profile of the writer who gave Grenada's history a v
Notable Grenadians
The Mighty Sparrow was born in Grand Roy, Grenada, in 1935 and became the world's best-known calypsonian. His roots, career, honours and death in 2026 explained
Notable Grenadians
Sir Paul Scoon was Grenada's Governor-General through the revolution and the 1983 intervention. His career, his disputed request for help and the interim govern
Notable Grenadians
Maurice Bishop led Grenada's 1979 revolution and was killed in 1983. Eight turning points in his life, from Aruba to Fort Rupert, set out with documented facts.
Notable Grenadians
Herbert Blaize from Carriacou led Grenada as Chief Minister in the 1960s and as Prime Minister after 1984. His career, his style and the NNP years explained.
Notable Grenadians
Eric Gairy led Grenada's workers in 1951, took the island to independence in 1974 and was overthrown in 1979. A balanced look at his life and contested legacy.
Notable Grenadians
Dame Hilda Bynoe, born in Crochu in 1921, became Governor of Grenada in 1968, the first woman governor in the Commonwealth. Her career and turbulent exit.
Notable Grenadians
T.A. Marryshow, the 'Father of Federation', used his newspaper The West Indian to push for self-rule and regional unity. His life, ideas and legacy explained.
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