George Town, Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territories

Hon. Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart

(February 2, 1893 - June 10, 1983)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

1. Hon. Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart Marker

Inscription. A founding father of our nation, he was a pioneering politician, businessman and philanthropist. Yet he is perhaps best remembered as an influential figure in ensuring the Cayman Islands remained a British Crown Colony when Jamaica became independent in 1962.

Totally opposed to aligning with Jamaica, he canvassed the Cayman Islands and received more than 3,000 signatures in support of remaining with Britain.

A legislator representing George Town for more than 35 years, he helped bring free education to the Cayman Islands in 1931, introducing the Compulsory Free Education Bill. He was also the first chairman of the former Cayman Heritage Council.

A dentist by profession, he embarked on numerous entrepreneurial ventures and was the chairman of the Cayman Islands Shipping Company Ltd. that owned and operated the M.V. Cimboco, a vessel that was a lifeline for Caymanians during World War II.

A generous man, he contributed to the Pines Retirement Home and Prospect Youth Centre.

Declared a National Hero in 2016.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 19° 17.777′ N, 81° 22.896′ W. Marker is in George Town, Cayman Islands. It is at the intersection of Fort Street and

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Edward Street, on the right when traveling east on Fort Street. The marker is located in Heroes Square. Touch for map. 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. Mary Evelyn Wood, Cert. Hon. (here, next to this marker); Caymanian Catboat (here, next to this marker); Hon. Thomas William Farrington, CBE, JP (here, next to this marker); Honourable Leila Elberta Ross-Shier, Cert. Hon. (a few steps from this marker); Hon. William Warren Conolly, OBE, JP (a few steps from this marker); Steps to Equality (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. Ormond Lauder Panton, OBE (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. Desmond Vere Watler, CBE (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in George Town.

The Dr. Roy Edison Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

2. The Dr. Roy Edison Statue and Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2025

3. The view of the marker (left) and statue from the park

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 299 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.