Did you know That Grenada Got Independence In Darkness? Did you know That Grenada Got Independence In Darkness? Friday, 05 February 2021 00:00 Written by David Allard (0 votes)
“OH GRENADA, LAND OF MY BIRTH. THE WAY YOU SUFFER, O HOW IT HURTS. THE TRIBULATION YOU HAVE TO BEAR WILL MAKE SUPERMAN WANT TO DESPAIR. BUT THE BLOOD OF OUR MARTYRS MUST NOT BE SHED IN VAIN, O NO, WE MUST RISE AND SHINE AGAIN.”
SONG BY THE BLACK WIZARD
The British Government was well aware that the country was in turmoil. A very minor member of the royal family replaced the member originally selected to be present on the night of 6th February 1974 to witness Grenada’s birth as a new nation. Special lighting had to be arranged for the ceremony on Fort George, as there was no electricity due to the general strike in progress.