National Heros
Our first National Hero (He was regarded by his contemporaries as a visionary who helped to politically lead Cayman into an era of progress through modernization.)
Who is The Hon. James (Jim) Manoah Bodden?
Cayman's National Tree
What is Silver Thatch Palm ?
Tiyad
What Caymanian word means “tired/exhausted”?
Denomination with strict dietary restrictions, and Saturday observance of the Sabbath
What are Adventists?
Popular career young men would take up in early Cayman (involved them being away from home for long periods of time)
What is seafaring / going out at sea?
Cayman’s first probation and welfare officer and a lifelong advocate for disadvantaged young people. Remembered for “An outstanding commitment to youth”
Who is Mrs. Sybil Joyce Hylton?
The national flower of Cayman.
What is a Banana Orchid?
bobo
What Caymanian word means “boy”?
The first two presbyterian ministers
Who are William Niven and James Elmslie?
This was used to make rope, home goods, roofing material etc.
What is silver thatch?
A pioneering politician, businessman, dentist, cultural guardian and philanthropist. He is perhaps best remembered as the man instrumental in ensuring the Cayman Islands remained a British Crown Colony when Jamaica became independent in 1962
Who is Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart?
The national bird of Cayman
What is a Cayman Parrot?
Who you fah?
What expression means "who are your parents"?
The spread of organized religion in the sister islands was parallel to Grand Cayman except it was _______ rather than Presbyterian
What is Baptist ?
Traditionally spread in Caymanian yards around Christmas time
What is White Sand?
Remembered for her ‘dedication and selfless service’. A true pioneer who dedicated her life to bringing change to these Islands, for the benefit of the Caymanian people.
Who is Ms. Mary Evelyn Wood?
The Bible verse our national motto is taken from (He hath founded it upon the seas)
What is Pslams 24?
Look yah
What means "look over here" or "look at this"?
The 1911 census counted 357 Caymanian members of the Church of God. This district had the most members.
What is North Side?
Caymanian meals were often cooked in this outdoor space
What is a Caboose?
A major player in Cayman’s political, economic and social landscape. He grew up a devoted scholar qualifying for entrance to college overseas.
Who is William Warren Conolly?
The pineapple on our flag represents this
What represents our history with Jamaica?
Unna
What expressions means "y'all" or "you guys"?
This movement appealed to the poor and those of African heritage who craved a more spontaneous form of worship (fervent singing, speaking in tongues)
What is the holiness movement?:
This item was commonly used to sweep traditional Caymanian white sand yards
What is a Rosemary Broom?