• Latest
This Day in History

This Day in History

5 years ago
More Teachers to be Regularised

Public schools to reopen without enforcing Covid-19 physical distancing protocol

2 hours ago
Developing Resilient Marine Economies: UK supports Small Island Developing States in the Commonwealth Caribbean

UK assists response to St Vincent volcano eruption

2 hours ago
Claims of coronavirus at SGU designed to create fear and panic

Covid-19 update: Grenada Dashboard 13 April

3 hours ago
Mangrove deforestation undermines future fisheries stock

Mangrove deforestation undermines future fisheries stock

4 hours ago
Climate Resilient Agriculture Project supports upgrades for propagation stations

Climate Resilient Agriculture Project supports upgrades for propagation stations

6 hours ago
Grenada and Cuba celebrate 42 years of official diplomatic relations

Grenada and Cuba celebrate 42 years of official diplomatic relations

7 hours ago
Save our Public Library and National Archives now!

Grenada’s National Archive needs urgent attention

8 hours ago
Reopening of schools: Phased approach to accommodate CXC exams

Post-Cabinet Briefing: 13 Apr 2021

11 hours ago
Integrity Commission Warns Police Officers

Justin Campbell among trio appointed to serve on Integrity Commission

12 hours ago
ECCB Hosts 5th Growth and Resilience Dialogue from 14–15 April

ECCB Hosts 5th Growth and Resilience Dialogue from 14–15 April

1 day ago
Claims of coronavirus at SGU designed to create fear and panic

Covid-19 update: Grenada Dashboard 12 April

1 day ago
Karen Reid-Ballantyne appointed Solicitor General in Grenada

Karen Reid-Ballantyne appointed Solicitor General in Grenada

1 day ago
NOW Grenada

Main Header Ad 468x60

booked.net
  • Front Page
  • Categories
    • General News
      • All
      • Agriculture & Fisheries
      • Arts & Culture
      • Business
      • Education
      • Environment
      • Health
      • History
      • Lifestyle
      • Law
      • Politics
      • Technology
      • Travel & Tourism
      • Weather
      • Youth
    • Sports
      • All
      • Athletics
      • Cricket
      • Football
      • Watersports
    • Community
      • All
      • Tribute
    • Crime
    • Features
      • All
      • Today in History
    • Opinion/Commentary
    • Press Releases
      • All
      • Advertisements
      • Notices
  • Video
  • Notices & Vacancies
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Front Page
  • Categories
    • General News
      • All
      • Agriculture & Fisheries
      • Arts & Culture
      • Business
      • Education
      • Environment
      • Health
      • History
      • Lifestyle
      • Law
      • Politics
      • Technology
      • Travel & Tourism
      • Weather
      • Youth
    • Sports
      • All
      • Athletics
      • Cricket
      • Football
      • Watersports
    • Community
      • All
      • Tribute
    • Crime
    • Features
      • All
      • Today in History
    • Opinion/Commentary
    • Press Releases
      • All
      • Advertisements
      • Notices
  • Video
  • Notices & Vacancies
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
NOW Grenada
No Result
View All Result

Article Header

This Day in History

This story was posted 5 years ago
3 September 2016
in Today in History
2 min. read
JN. Bellin’s Map of the Lesser Antilles, showing Grenada, the Grenadines and St Vincent, 1764
Share

by John Angus Martin

On this day, 3 September 1783, the Treaty of Paris returned Grenada to the British after four and a half years of French rule.

Following the capture of Grenada and the Grenadines on 4 July 1779 under the Comte d’Estaign, the French took control of the islands and attempted to reverse the past 17 years of British rule in their favour. The French residents on Grenada enjoyed the return of French control under Governor Durat, and quickly re-established contacts with the other French colonies in the region. Though many of the British residents remained on the islands to manage their affairs, they would later claim that the French administration mistreated them “in the most despotic manner… and that the British were sorely oppressed.”

Negotiations to end the various conflicts had been ongoing for quite some time, and as early as January 1783 the British and French had agreed to exchange the colonies they had captured from each other, including the return of Grenada and the Grenadines to the British. In January 1784 British rule was re-established in Grenada under Governor Matthew. (The major outcome of the peace was the creation of the United States of America as Britain lost its thirteen colonies.)

One consequence of the peace that affected Grenada was the partition of the Grenadines between Grenada and St Vincent. The idea had been suggested since 1776 by former St Vincent Governor Valentine Morris on solely security grounds. He believed that the islands closest to St Vincent, especially Bequia and the other islands north of Union Island should be protected and administered by it, especially in times of war. Thus in 1783 Governor Matthew was appointed “Governor-in-Chief in and over our island of Grenada, and the islands commonly called the Grenadines to the southward of Carriacou, and including that island and lying between the same, and the island of Grenada.” It appears, however, that the partition did not take effect until 1791, with St Vincent taking over the administration of the islands and islets north of Carriacou (and subsequently becoming St Vincent and the Grenadines). Though it is commonly held that Gun Point, the northern tip of Carriacou, belongs to St Vincent as a result of the partition, the actual evidence has not been uncovered.

A more lasting consequence of the return of Grenada to the British was the continued conflict between the French and British residents. The next phase of British rule led to increased persecution of the French residents in retaliation for their harsh treatment by the French. Though many French departed the islands in the wake of these new discriminations (like the loss of the right to vote and to serve in public office), some remained. In the revolutionary upheavals of the 1790s, the French in Grenada, under the leadership of the free coloureds, revolted against the British with the assistance of their slaves.

NOW Grenada is not responsible for the opinions, statements or media content presented by contributors. In case of abuse, click here to report.

Tags: antillesbritishcaribbeancolonialeuropefrancegrenadahistoryjohn angus martinmuseumparisslaverytreatyukvincent
Next Post
The Right to Live and Love Without Fear of Discrimination

Love, Soul and the Physical

Comment on story Cancel reply

Please enter your valid email address.
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Home Sidebar NP 300x250

© NOW Grenada. All Rights Reserved. Published by Aqua Design Inc. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

No Result
View All Result
  • Front Page
  • Categories
    • General News
      • All
      • Agriculture & Fisheries
      • Arts & Culture
      • Business
      • Education
      • Environment
      • Health
      • History
      • Lifestyle
      • Law
      • Politics
      • Technology
      • Travel & Tourism
      • Weather
      • Youth
    • Sports
      • All
      • Athletics
      • Cricket
      • Football
      • Watersports
    • Community
      • All
      • Tribute
    • Crime
    • Features
      • All
      • Today in History
    • Opinion/Commentary
    • Press Releases
      • All
      • Advertisements
      • Notices
  • Video
  • Notices & Vacancies
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us

Copyright NOW Grenada

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Visit our Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.

NOW Grenada
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Visit our Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.