George Town, Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories
Hon. Sybil Joyce Hylton, MBE
(August 25, 1913 - October 1, 2006)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025
1. Hon. Sybil Joyce Hylton, MBE Marker
She became the Islands' sole probation officer in 1963, going on to serve as the first head of the Probation and Welfare Department until 1982.
This zeal for championing social issues, such as a separate court for juveniles, continued into her retirement from the Civil Service.
In her private life, among other projects, she helped to develop the scouting movement in the Cayman Islands. She also played a vital role in establishing the Lions Club of Grand Cayman's Christmas programmes for underprivileged families.
Honoured and recognised throughout the community for her numerous contributions to the lives of young people, she received the Cayman Islands Certificate and Badge of Honour in 1968 and was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire ten years later.
Declared a National Hero in 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 19° 17.788′ N, 81° 22.908′ W. Marker is in George Town, Cayman Islands. It is at the intersection of Fort Street and Albert Panton Street, on the right when traveling
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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. Desmond Vere Watler, CBE (here, next to this marker); Honourable James (Jim) Manoah Bodden (here, next to this marker); Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP (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 (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. The Sybil Joyce Hylton Statue and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025
3. The view of the marker (right) 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 116 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
