The Prestige Order of the National Hero is an

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and a society of honour instituted by Queen

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in right of

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through the ''National Honours and Awards Act'' which having been passed by the

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on 16 November 2007 and passed by the

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on 27 November 2007 received Royal Assent on 31 December 2007. Members are accorded the style "

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".Chapter 204A National Honours and Awards Act , Government of Grenada
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is the

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of the order in his capacity as

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. Appointments to the Order are made by

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, as Grand Master, who acts on the advise of the

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and the National Awards Advisory Committee. The Governor General conducts vice-regal investitures at Government House in St George's. Awards are usually announced each year on the occasion of the National Day of Grenada - 7 February.

National Heroes

*''The Right Excellent'' Sir Eric Gairy (1922-1997)

References

External links

Chapter 204A National Honours and Awards Act , Government of Grenada
Grenadian awards Dynastic orders Awards established in 2007 2007 establishments in North America {{Orders-medals-stub