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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.
This is a list of heads of government of Grenada, from the establishment of the office of the chief minister in 1960 to the present day.
August 23 is the 235th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 130 days remain until the end of the year.