George Town, Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories

Honourable James (Jim) Manoah Bodden

(October 5, 1930 - May 7, 1988)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

1. Honourable James (Jim) Manoah Bodden Marker

Inscription. Our first National Hero was given this honour on 28 June 1994. Though Mr. Jim, as he was known to the community, passed away in 1988, he was regarded by his contemporaries as a visionary who helped to politically lead Cayman into an era of progress through modernisation.

Mr. Jim was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1972 and served two terms as a member of Executive Council. As the minister responsible for tourism and aviation, he was instrumental in establishing Cayman Airways and constructing Owens Roberts International Airport.

He was re-elected to the Legislature in 1984 and served as a backbench MLA for the rest of his life. Much loved by all Caymanians, Mr. Jim received the honour of a state funeral.

In a moving ceremony in September 1994 this statue bearing his likeness, which was paid for by the people of the Cayman Islands, was dedicated to him.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1994.

Location. 19° 17.788′ N, 81° 22.91′ W. Marker is in George Town, Cayman Islands. It is at the intersection of Fort Street and Albert Panton

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Street, on the left when traveling east on Fort Street. The marker is located in Heroes Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fort St 42, George Town, Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

in North America,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hon. Desmond Vere Watler, CBE (here, next to this marker); Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP (here, next to this marker); Hon. Sybil Joyce Hylton, MBE (here, next to this marker); Hon. Ormond Lauder Panton, OBE (a few steps from this marker); Hon. William Warren Conolly, OBE, JP (a few steps from this marker); Honourable Leila Elberta Ross-Shier, Cert. Hon. (a few steps from this marker); Steps to Equality (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. Mary Evelyn Wood, Cert. Hon. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in George Town.

Honourable James (Jim) Manoah Bodden statue and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

2. Honourable James (Jim) Manoah Bodden statue and marker

The view of the statue and marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

3. The view of the statue and marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.