Rupert Bishop

Father of Grenada Prime Minister Maurice Bishop

Rupert Bishop was a Grenada businessman and the father of Maurice Bishop leader of the New Jewel Movement (NJM) who became the Prime Minister of Grenada.

The Grenada Revo Story, Part 5
The revolution reaches its heartbreaking climax on October 19, 1983. Thousands rally to free Maurice Bishop, only for a tragic showdown at Fort Rupert to unfold. This riveting episode recounts the chaos, violence, and executions that end the revolutions—and forever alter Grenada's destiny—leaving us with haunting questions about power, loyalty, and legacy.
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