George Town, Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories
Hon. Ormond Lauder Panton, OBE
(June 24, 1920 - January 22, 1992)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025
1. Hon. Ormond Lauder Panton, OBE Marker
The first Caymanian attorney to appear before the Privy Council in London, he founded the first political party to succeed at the polls and was the first politician to win an election as party leader.
He was also the youngest delegate to attend the West Indies Federation discussions, and served as the lead negotiator between the UK and its Overseas Territories in discussions on independence.
Representing the district of George Town as a legislator, he introduced a motion to allow local authorities to issue US visa waivers, thereby facilitating Caymanians' employment as merchant marines.
In his private career, the outspoken attorney achieved many more firsts for his country including succeeding in confirming his right to a fair trial in 1955.
Recognised by Queen Elizabeth II, he was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1984.
Declared a National Hero in 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 19° 17.79′ N, 81° 22.899′ W. Marker is in George Town, Cayman Islands. It is at the intersection of Fort Street and Edward Street
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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. William Warren Conolly, OBE, JP (here, next to this marker); Honourable Leila Elberta Ross-Shier, Cert. Hon. (here, next to this marker); Steps to Equality (here, next to this marker); Hon. Sybil Joyce Hylton, MBE (a few steps from this marker); Hon. Desmond Vere Watler, CBE (a few steps from this marker); Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP (a few steps from this marker); Honourable James (Jim) Manoah Bodden (a few steps from this marker); Hon. Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in George Town.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025
2. Hon. Ormond Lauder Panton, OBE Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025
3. The view of the marker along 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 154 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
