National Heroes
National Symbols
Cayman Sayings
Cayman Traditions
Cayman Churches
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Who was the pioneer remembered for her ‘dedication and selfless service’?
Ms. Mary Evelyn Wood, Cert. Hon.
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What is Cayman's national bird?
The Grand Cayman Parrot
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"Boy"
"BoBo"
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Tradition engaged in over Easter that involves staying at the beach for a few days.
Easter Camping.
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Districts that had the most members of the church of God during the 1911 census (counted 357 Caymanian members).
Bodden Town and East End
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Who was an exemplary citizen and exceptional civil servant?
Mr. Desmond Vere Watler, CBE
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What is the national song called and who wrote it?
“Beloved Isle Cayman” was written by the late Mrs. Leila Ross Shier in 1930 - 500
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"Who are your parents?"
"Who you fah?"
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Used to sweep traditional white sand yards in Cayman.
Rosemary Broom
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Who were William Niven and James Elmslie?
The first Presbyterian Ministers
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Who was one of the most prominent political figures in Cayman’s history?
Mr. Ormond L. Panton, OBE.
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What is Cayman's national flower?
The Wild Banana Orchid
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"Or what?
"Ah wah?"
300
An outdoor space used to cook some traditional Caymanian meals
Caboose
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Denomination who's Saturday observance of the Sabbath, strict dietary restrictions, and doctrine was not popular in Cayman.
Adventists
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Who was a major player in Cayman’s political, economic and social landscape?
William Warren Conolly, OBE.
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What is Cayman's National Tree?
Silver Thatch Palm
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"Look at this"
"Look ah yah"
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Some items Caymanians made from silver thatch
Roofing material, Rope, home goods, etc.
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Joined Elmslie in 1857 to help with the pastoral work.
Rev. William Whitecross
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Who is best remembered as being important in ensuring the Cayman Islands remained a British Crown Colony in 1962?
Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart
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What is Cayman's national motto?
"He hath founded it upon the seas..."; Psalms 24
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"Come with me"
"Unna come nah"
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A popular career taken up by many young men throughout Caymanian history.
Hint: This involved being away from home for long periods of time.
Seafaring Career
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A Movement that appealed to the poor and those of African heritage who craved a more spontaneous form of worship such as speaking in tongues.
The Holiness Movement