George Town, Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories
Hon. William Warren Conolly, OBE, JP
(December 15, 1920 - October 22, 2008)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025
1. Hon. William Warren Conolly, OBE, JP Marker
He entered politics in 1944 as an elected member from East End.
In 1959 under Cayman's first constitution, he was appointed to serve as a nominated member of the Legislative Assembly. When Cayman received an advanced constitution in 1972, he became one of the first members of the new Executive Council.
A founding member of the Cayman Islands Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, he came to be regarded as an expert on the Cayman Islands Constitution.
He was instrumental in creating the Department of Tourism and the Mosquito Research and Control Unit.
In addition, he spearheaded the official introduction of Cayman Islands currency in May 1972 and oversaw the completion of various key government works.
Declared a National Hero in 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1972.
Location. 19° 17.789′ N, 81° 22.898′ W. Marker is in George Town, Cayman Islands. It is at the intersection of Fort Street and Edward Street, on the right 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.
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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: Honourable Leila Elberta Ross-Shier, Cert. Hon. (here, next to this marker); Hon. Ormond Lauder Panton, OBE (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 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in George Town.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025
2. Hon. William Warren Conolly Statue and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025
3. The view of the marker (center) 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 149 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
