What did associated statehood mean for Grenada in 1967?

In 1967, Grenada entered into an agreement of associated statehood with the United Kingdom, which served as an alternative to its previous colonial status.12

Under this arrangement, Grenada became an internally self-governing state. While the island lacked its own military forces and did not manage its own international relations, it gained full authority over its internal affairs. This status was part of a broader British initiative offered to smaller Caribbean territories following the dissolution of the West Indies Federation. Grenada eventually transitioned from this associated statehood to full independence in 1974.123