Topic: National Heroes Day
Drones tell Cayman’s story on National Heroes Day
The inclusion of national symbols such as the coat of arms and faces of Cayman's national heroes aimed to foster pride and a deeper sense of appreciation for individuals who laid the foundation for the Cayman Islands.
Builders honoured and new national hero named at National Heroes Day 2026
On 26 Jan. a packed ceremony saw infrastructure innovators and builders receive awards while the late statesman, Benson Obidah Ebanks, was named a national hero.
Caymanians to receive awards on Heroes Day
Caymanians who helped shape the physical development and growth of the Cayman Islands will receive awards on National Heroes Day on 26 Jan.
Mary Evelyn Wood’s handiwork acquired by National Museum
The Cayman Islands National Museum has acquired two special items, both handmade and once owned by national hero, politician and nurse Mary Evelyn Wood.
Renaming annual achievement awards
I agree wholeheartedly with the renaming of Cayman’s annual achievement awards in order to distinguish between recipients and that rightly venerated and small group...
National Heroes Day awards renamed
The National Heroes Day annual achievement awards have been renamed the 'National Recognition Awards' by Cabinet. The change seeks to delineate award recipients from the venerated group of people bestowed with the title of 'national hero'.
Cayman’s only living National Hero Francine E. Jackson humbled by honour
A former suffragist and a longstanding marriage officer, West Bay grandmother Francine E. Jackson is Cayman's only living National Hero.
Heroes Day celebrates outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs
Hundreds of people came out to this year's National Heroes Day celebration focused on honouring outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs in the Cayman Islands.
Photo Special: Musical fusion draws crowds for heroes festivities
Headliner Swanky Kitchen Band and accompanying bands drew sizeable crowds for the concluding festivities of National Heroes Day.
Arts and culture heroes recognised
A 25-minute rain delay did not dampen the spirits of those who came out to Heroes Square Monday to celebrate Cayman's 'Cultural Artists and Creatives'.
Arts and culture to be celebrated on National Heroes Day
Two public events are being held to celebrate National Heroes Day public holiday on Monday, 22 Jan. - an awards presentation and a celebration of culture.
National Heroes Day nomination deadline extended
The nomination deadline for the 2024 National Heroes Day honours has been extended to Sunday, 22 Oct.
Cayman Brac heroes honoured in weekend ceremony
Cayman's National Heroes Day celebrations continued over the weekend as government shone the spotlight on the Sister Islands, honouring those volunteers who serve their community.
Volunteers and charities honoured at National Heroes Day
Under cloudy skies, which kept those in attendance cool, Cayman celebrated National Heroes Day Monday, honouring 'Volunteerism and Charitable Services'.
Which roads will be closed ahead of National Heroes Day?
Road closures ahead of the long weekend will be in place from Friday evening.
NHD Awards Ceremonies in Grand Cayman Close 2022 Observances
National Heroes Day awards ceremonies on Grand Cayman conclude 2022 observances in the Cayman Islands.
National Heroes Day Awards honour Sister Islands recipients
Cayman Brac celebrated the Sister Islands’ National Heroes Day awards at the Aston Rutty Centre on Saturday, 19 March.
Scaled-back Heroes Day honours new national hero, teen rescuer and uniformed services
This year's National Heroes Day celebrated the work of Cayman's uniformed services, its national heroes - including its newest, composer of the national song, Leila Ross-Shier - and a teenage hero who saved an elderly man from a fire.
National Heroes Day awards ceremony postponed
Next week's National Heroes Day ceremony will be a pared-down affair compared to previous years, in light of the current COVID situation, and this year's 500 honourees will have to wait for a later date to receive their awards, the government Protocol Office announced on Tuesday.
Premier: Harbour Drive to be renamed in seafarers’ honour
Cayman's seafaring heritage will have new monuments to mark its contribution to the development the islands as Premier Alden McLaughlin announced Monday that Harbour Drive will be renamed and a new public park will be developed.
Eight to receive Heroes Day honours
Eight individuals have accepted admission to membership in the Order of the Cayman Islands and will receive their awards on National Heroes Day 2021.
National Heroes Day nominations period extended
The deadline for nominations for Cayman’s National Heroes Day has been extended to 14 Nov., Culture Minister Dwayne Seymour announced.
Seafarer nominations sought for National Heroes Day
Government is inviting members of the public to nominate individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Cayman's seafaring heritage over the years.
Cayman celebrates National Heroes Day
In this year’s National Heroes Day celebrations, the focus was split between Cayman’s constitutional progress and the contribution women have made, and continue to make, in local politics.
Heroes Day celebrations to be held Monday
This year’s National Heroes Day celebration will be held in Heroes Square in downtown George Town on Monday, Jan. 28.
Heroes Day to honor brokers of Coat of Arms
Vestrymen and Justices of the Peace who were instrumental in getting the Cayman Islands its own Coat of Arms will be honored at the 2019 Heroes Day celebrations on Monday, Jan. 28.
Eye into sporting past: Incredible Merrens relive glory days
With four heroes in one family, you could say the Merrens are Cayman’s version of “The Incredibles.”
Cayman hails its sporting heroes
Some of Cayman’s most successful athletes, its first Olympians, football heroes, and track and field stars were honored Monday as part of the annual National Heroes Day celebrations.
Update: Softball tournament begins with win for Cayman
Cayman’s softball teams are taking on regional teams from Cuba and Jamaica in a six-day international friendly tournament.
Road closures for Heroes Day
Several roads and junctions will be closed in the run-up to Monday’s National Heroes Day and throughout the day of the ceremony.
285 to receive sports honors on Heroes Day
The Cayman Islands government will honor 285 people for their contributions to sports in the islands on National Heroes Day, Monday, Jan. 22.
Government amends date for National Heroes Day
The 2018 National Heroes Day will be held on Monday, Jan. 22, the Cayman Islands government has advised in a press release. A previous press release set the date as Jan. 29. Next year’s celebration will honor those who have made significant contributions to sports in the territory.
Next year’s National Heroes Day to focus on sports
Next year’s National Heroes Day celebration in the Cayman Islands will honor those who have made significant contributions to sports in the territory. Recipients will be recognized at the National Heroes Day ceremony at Heroes Square in George Town, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 22, 2018.
West Bay family marks accomplishments in tourism
The extended Ebanks family of West Bay had a lot to celebrate at National Heroes Day with several members honored for their services to the tourism industry. The late Emily Ebanks and Ima Louise Ebanks were inducted to the Memorial Scroll for their services as hotel workers.
Fire officer acquitted in hit-and-run
Senior fire officer John Sidney Bodden was acquitted on Tuesday of charges relating to a 2015 hit-and-run incident in which two brothers were injured.
Twelve public holidays in 2017
Another public holiday – Election Day – has been declared for the Cayman Islands in 2017. Governor Helen Kilpatrick has approved the Elections Office’s schedule for the general election on May 24, 2017.
These are Cayman’s 2017 public holidays
Next year’s public holidays begin with a long weekend for the new year, with Jan. 2 designated as a holiday, as Jan. 1 falls on a Sunday.
Heroes Day to honor tourism sector
Next year’s National Heroes Day will recognize the pioneers of Cayman’s tourism industry, the organizing committee announced Thursday.
In honor of ‘Dr. Roy’
Rev. George O.W. Hicks, 1972: "Many Caymanians think of our "Dr. Roy" as the "Winston Churchill" of the Cayman Islands. It is easy to see why when the facts are known."
Heroes Day honors pioneers of agriculture
More than 300 pioneers of agriculture in the Cayman Islands were honored at the Heroes Day celebrations on Monday.
Sister Islands wins recognition
The Sister Islands featured prominently in the awards recognizing agricultural achievement handed out at the National Heroes Day ceremony on Monday.
Dr. Roy named as new national hero
Cayman’s newest national hero is the late Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart, a pioneering politician, businessman, dentist and philanthropist.
Premier Alden McLaughlin made the announcement at...
National Heroes Day: Government to announce new national hero
More than 320 awardees to be recognized
The government is expected to announce a new national hero at next week’s National Heroes Day, at which...
