History of the Grenada Flag: Anthony C. George and the 1974 Independence Design
How Grenada created a new national flag for independence, who designed it and why February 7, 1974 matters.
Creating a flag for independence
As Grenada prepared for independence, a national effort was made to establish symbols that could represent the new state. The flag selected for independence was designed by Anthony C. George of Soubise in the Parish of St. Andrew.
February 7, 1974
The flag entered official use on February 7, 1974, when Grenada became independent. Its red, gold and green design deliberately avoided simply repeating the British colonial flag tradition and instead emphasized local identity, agriculture, unity and confidence in nationhood.
Why the design stood out
The broad red border, seven gold stars and nutmeg symbol made Grenada’s flag highly distinctive. The nutmeg in particular linked the national emblem to the country’s long association with spice production and the “Isle of Spice” identity.
Anthony C. George
Government sources identify Anthony C. George as the designer of the national flag. His design combined bold geometry with symbols that could be understood at a glance: stars for the country’s parishes and aspirations, colors with civic and agricultural meanings, and nutmeg for a major part of Grenada’s economic heritage.
FAQ
Who designed the Grenada flag?
Anthony C. George of Soubise in St. Andrew Parish.
When was the Grenada flag adopted?
February 7, 1974, the date Grenada became independent.
Was the flag adopted before or after independence?
It was adopted on the day of independence itself.
