Topic: Lucille Seymour
Letter: A tribute to James Ryan
In a tribute to James Ryan, Lucille Seymour reflects on what he accomplished in for the civil service and Cayman Brac, and as person.
Letter: A tribute to Ian Boxall
Our friend Ian Boxall has passed, and with his passing we have lost one of the kindest men ever to contribute to netball and to the Cayman Islands. Ian gave of himself fully: his time, his talent, his humour and his heart.
Lucille Seymour’s memories of Cayman’s Christmas past
Some excerpts from Christmas reflections shared by Lucille Seymour. Now 81, Seymour has spent a lifetime in public service and is the current chair of the Council of Older Persons.
Christmas brings loneliness, grief for some seniors
Amid Cayman’s Christmas cheer, many seniors face loneliness, grief and isolation. These are some stories from within the community.
The untold struggles of Cayman’s ageing population
Cayman’s seniors are the fastest-growing age group, with life expectancy exceeding 82 years. Many remain vibrant symbols of resilience, yet ageing Caymanians also face loneliness, poverty, inadequate pensions and gaps in health and social care.
Lucille Seymour: Netball trailblazer and national icon
In the early 1950s, as netball was just beginning to grow in the Cayman Islands, a young girl named Lucille Dell Seymour found herself drawn to the game.
‘Boys’ club’ still a power in Parliament, female politicians say
A veteran female politician and a first-time candidate have united to call for more representation for women in Parliament.
UCCI to celebrate its 50th anniversary with special commencement ceremony
The University College of the Cayman Islands will continue to mark its 50th anniversary at this year's commencement ceremony on 1 July at its George Town campus.
Netball officials benefit from international support
Local netball players and coaches were in for a treat when major officials governing the sport paid a visit during their training session.
Lucille Seymour celebrates 80 years of life
Lucille Seymour recently marked her 80th birthday with a message of gratitude, reflection and vision for the future.
Poets move to the beats of freedom
The grounds of the National Museum in George Town were transformed into an intimate night of poetry in honour of Emancipation Day.
Museum exhibition to mark legacy of national song composer
The National Museum will be celebrating the work of national hero Leila Ross-Shier, composer of 'Beloved Isle Cayman', with an exhibition opening 29 Nov.
Women’s rights activist and Caymanian icon Georgette Ebanks passes
Georgette Ebanks, one of the last living signatories of the 1948 petition demanding women's right to vote in Cayman, passed away at her home on Tuesday after a brief illness. She was 96.
All Stars capture netball league title after defeating Rising Stars
All Stars A won the Cayman Islands Netball Association League Saturday, 29 May, after defeating Rising Stars 53-52 in the finals at the John Gray High School gymnasium.
Cayman netball icon Pauline Bodden dies at 59
Cayman Islands netball pioneer Pauline Bodden passed away, Sunday, 23 May. She was 59.
Fewer female candidates on 2021 ballot
Cayman is fielding 11 female candidates in the upcoming election, representing just over one-fifth of the total number of contenders, with fewer women running compared to 2017.
Older Persons Council to meet the public
The Older Persons’ Council is seeking input from Cayman’s senior citizen population and their families through a series of meetings in each of the Cayman Islands’ six districts.
Seymour appointed head of first Council for Older Persons
Saying local seniors “now have a voice to represent them,” Premier Alden McLaughlin named the 15 members of Cayman’s first Council for Older Persons as part of July’s Older Persons Law.
Lucille Seymour, icon of Cayman netball, to receive Service Award
The Netball International Federation has honored netball maven Lucille Seymour with a Service Award for her contributions to the sport.
Prospect election candidates face off in Chamber debate
Petty crime, traffic and jobs for Caymanians were among the big talking points as the three Prospect candidates faced off in the latest pre-election debate.
Record-setting Nomination Day: 63 hopefuls compete for 19 seats
A record 63 candidates will contest the Cayman Islands general election on May 24 after a frantic day of nominations across the country generated some surprises.
Seymour, Lucille
Lucille Seymour is a Progressives candidate for Prospect.
Government approves Smith Cove purchase; Pageant Beach eyed
The Cayman Islands Cabinet has approved the purchase of property adjacent to Smith Cove public beach for US$5.4 million (CI$4.4 million), Planning Minister Kurt Tibbetts said Wednesday. The price is about US$1.2 million more than a private developer bought the same parcel of land for in 2015.
‘Cissy’ Delapenha is an icon
We must not forget, now and in the future, how this woman from our neighbor Jamaica shared her business and financial acumen.
