George Town, Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories

Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP

(August 24, 1928 - May 10, 2022)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

1. Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP Marker

Inscription. A highly respected citizen and an example of the qualities to which young Caymanians should aspire, in 1996, she became the only living person to receive the country's highest honour. This was in recognition of her contribution to the Cayman Islands' parliamentary development as well as to community life.

Among the many milestones in her remarkable life was her appointment as the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from 1991 until her retirement in 1996.

She joined the Civil Service in 1945 and was appointed Clerk of the Legislative Assembly in 1959 - the first woman in the Commonwealth to hold this post.

She served as secretary of the Cayman Islands Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association from 1965 to 1980.

A founding member and former president of the Business and Professional Women's Club, she also served for many years as the organist at the South Sound and North Side United Churches.

Declared a National Hero in 1996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.

Location. 19° 17.786′ N, 81° 22.909′ 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.

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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); Honourable James (Jim) Manoah Bodden (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 (a few steps from 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.

The Sybil Ione McLaughlin statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

2. The Sybil Ione McLaughlin statue and Marker

The view of the marker (left) and statue along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

3. The view of the marker (left) and statue 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 105 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.