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Francine A. Jackson, standing next to her display of photos of her grandchildren at her West Bay home, shows her letter affirming her status as Cayman's new National Hero. - Photo: Reshma Ragoonath

Cayman’s only living national hero passes away, aged 97

Cayman national hero Francine Jackson, a leading campaigner for women's rights and a marriage celebrant who performed almost 4,000 marriages, has passed away at the age of 97.

Female national heroes feature on new stamps

As International Women's Month continues, the Cayman Islands Postal Service has issued new stamps featuring four female national heroes.
From left, Joy Basdeo hands over two hand-crafted handbags that belonged to National Hero Mary Evelyn Wood to the National Museum. - Photo: The Cayman Islands National Museum

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.
Captain Keith Parker Tibbetts has been made a national hero and is the first national hero from Cayman Brac. - Photo: Supplied

Captain Keith Parker Tibbetts honoured as Cayman Brac’s first National Hero

It was an overwhelming moment of pride not only for relatives of Captain Keith Parker Tibbetts, but those who call Cayman Brac home as the former war veteran and entrepreneur was named a National Hero on Monday.

Activity book spotlights Cayman’s heroes and emblems

The new activity book, 'Beloved Cayman Islands, Heroes and Symbols’, takes readers on an illustrated journey of Cayman's rich history, culture and heritage through its national heroes and symbols.

Tales from history come alive at lecture series

Community members honoured national hero Ormond Panton at the first of three distinguished lectures planned this year.

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