George Brizan later attended the University of the West Indies where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a Certificate of Education.
17 Facts About George Brizan
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George Brizan holds a second Master of Arts degree in International Economic Relations from Carlton University in Canada.
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George Brizan considered himself an educationalist and he began public service by teaching History and Economics at the venerable Grenada Boys' Secondary School.
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On several occasions, George Brizan was called upon by governments to serve in various capacities particularly in the areas of trade and development.
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George Brizan authored The Nutmeg Industry, Grenada's Black Gold which remains an influential publication to this date.
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George Brizan was instrumental in guiding and serving as a role model for hundreds of Grenadian students over the years.
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Simply put, George Brizan remains a revered figure in the national life of Grenada.
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George Brizan formed and led the National Democratic Party, which later merged with the Grenada National Party and the Grenada Democratic Movement in August 1984 to create The New National Party.
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George Brizan was the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives of Grenada from 1987 to 1990.
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George Brizan was succeeded as NDC leader by Nicholas Brathwaite.
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Braithwaite became Prime Minister following the NDC victory in the 1990 election, and George Brizan served in Braithwaite's Cabinet as Minister of Finance before being moved to the post of Minister of Agriculture on 27 April 1992.
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George Brizan then became Prime Minister upon Brathwaite's resignation from that position on 1 February 1995.
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The NDC was beaten in the June 1995 general election, and George Brizan resigned from the party leadership and active, front-line politics after the NDC suffered a more severe defeat in the January 1999 general election, failing to win any seats.
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George Brizan became again the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives of Grenada for the term from 1995 to 1999.
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George Brizan remained a highly sought-after Economic and Politics expert although he considered himself semi-retired due to pressing health issues.
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George Brizan was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2009 New Year Honours.
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George Brizan was given a state funeral and today rests in St George's Centre Cemetery, not far from Presentation Brothers' College, one of his alma maters.