Topic: Mary Lawrence

It was a festive night for Cayman seniors enjoying the Savannah Newlands annual Christmas party at Pedro playing field Monday night.

Mary Lawrence, former Speaker of the House, historian, educator, writer, mother of six and a native of Bodden Town, has received an honorary doctorate from the University College of the Cayman Islands for her contributions to the Cayman society.

The Bodden Town Heritage Committee has something special in store for visitors attending Monday’s Bodden Town Heritage Day. “What better place for tourists to embrace the rich cultural heritage of the Caymanian people than in Bodden Town?” asked Mary Lawrence.

Former Speaker of the House Mary Lawrence and former fire chief Kirkland Nixon will join the independent inquiry into the police search and rescue effort for five missing boaters.

Proposed legislation made public this week seeks to provide healthcare coverage for retired Speakers of the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly who were not elected as members of the House when they served in that position.