11 Facts About Paul Scoon

Paul Scoon's tenure is notable for the hectic events related to the rise and fall of the People's Revolutionary Government, as well as his personal involvement in and support of the invasion of Grenada.

Paul Scoon attended St John's Anglican School and then the Grenada Boys' Secondary School.

Paul Scoon returned to Grenada to teach at the Grenada Boys' Secondary School.

In 1978, Paul Scoon was appointed Governor-General of Grenada by Queen Elizabeth II, on the advice of the Prime Minister, Sir Eric Gairy.

Paul Scoon was happy to remain in office, providing a degree of stability in the situation, despite irritation at the curtailment of some of his privileges.

Paul Scoon played tennis with Bishop and maintained his reputation for discretion.

Paul Scoon, acting through secret diplomatic channels, asked the United States and concerned Caribbean nations to intervene to restore peace and order to the island.

The invasion coalition maintained that Paul Scoon was within his rights to do so, acting under the reserve powers vested in the Crown.

However, an independent expert examination later found a dubious constitutional basis for Paul Scoon's call for foreign intervention and his assumption of executive and legislative power.

Paul Scoon published a book entitled Survival for Service that provided a personal account of his experiences as Governor-General.

Paul Scoon did confirm that he had asked for US and Caribbean intervention.