The Cayman Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea. The 264-square-kilometre (102-square-mile) territory comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, which are located to the south of Cuba and northeast of Honduras, between Jamaica and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The capital city is George Town on Grand Cayman, which is the most populous of the three islands.
The Cayman Islands are a British overseas territory located in the Caribbean that have been under various governments since their discovery by Europeans. Christopher Columbus sighted the Cayman Islands on May 10, 1503 and named them Las Tortugas after the numerous sea turtles seen swimming in the surrounding waters. Columbus had found the two smaller sister islands and it was these two islands that he named "Las Tortugas".
This article is about the demographic features of the population of the Cayman Islands, including population density, ethnicity, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
Darwin Kurt Tibbetts, OBE is a Caymanian politician and former Leader of Government Business in the Cayman Islands. Tibbetts served as leader of the People's Progressive Movement party from August 2002 – February 2011. Tibbetts served as an elected member for the district of George Town, serving six terms in the Legislative Assembly of the Cayman Islands.
Truman Bodden Sports Complex is a multi-use complex in George Town, Cayman Islands. It is named after Truman Bodden, a former Caymanian politician. The complex is separated into an outdoor, 6-lane 25-metre swimming pool, full purpose track and field and basketball/netball courts. The field surrounded by the track is used for football matches as well as other field sports.
Truman Murray Bodden, OBE is a former Caymanian politician. An attorney at law by profession, he served as Leader of Government Business from 1994 to November 2000. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly for George Town. When in government he served in the Ministries of Education, Youth, Finance, Civil Aviation, Employment, Tourism, Environment, Investment and Commerce.
The Cayman Islands Football Association is the governing body of football in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands Football Association governs all National Team programs, youth development leagues, Women's league and the Cayman Islands Men's Premier League.
Bodden Town, Grand Cayman, is the former capital of the Cayman Islands and centre of the largest district in the Cayman Islands. It is situated on a natural harbour and a coral reef. The first settlement was named after a government leader, William Bodden. Once ravaged by pirates, this village is known for its remains of a 4 mi (6 km) wall and cannon. Bodden Town has a population of 16,325. Its top attractions include the Mission House, which features the lifestyle of early Caymanian settlers. Bodden Town is also considered the fastest growing district in the islands in terms of resident population.
Education in the Cayman Islands is compulsory for those aged 4 to 16 and is free to all Caymanian children. The literacy rate for residents over age 15 is 98%. Public schools follow a British-style educational system. The Cayman Islands Education Department operates 10 primary, one special education, and three high schools. In addition, there is a university and a school of law. There are also numerous private schools.
Anthony Ramon Sealy is a Caymanian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bodden Town and the Cayman Islands national team.
Theron Magnus Wood is a Caymanian footballer who plays as a forward for Bodden Town and the Cayman Islands national team.
Darvin George Watson Jr. is a Caymanian footballer who plays as a forward. He has represented the Cayman Islands during World Cup qualifying matches in 2011.
Bodden Town may refer to the following in Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands:
Juliana O'Connor-Connolly is a Caymanian politician, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Cayman Islands and former Premier of the Cayman Islands.
Islay Conolly, MBE is a Caymanian teacher and school administrator. Serving as a teacher and principal at various schools on the islands, she became Chief Education Officer in 1970. She has been honored by the Caymanian government with the Spirit of Excellence Award during National Heroes Day and was first recipient of the Chamber of Commerce's Lifetime Achievement Award in Education. Conolly was honored as a member of the Order of the British Empire in 1981.
Annie Huldah Bodden OBE was a Caymanian civil servant, lawyer, and politician. She was the first woman to serve in the Legislative Assembly of the Cayman Islands, of which she was a member from 1961 to 1964 and from 1965 to 1984.
Joshewa Leandro Frederick-Charlery is a Caymanian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bodden Town and the Cayman Islands national team.
Michael Martin Cruz is a Caymanian footballer. Besides Cayman Islands, he has played in Jamaica. On 23 March 2020, Martin received a 10-year ban from the Cayman Islands Football Association for assaulting a referee following a 23 January match of the 2019–20 Premier League against Academy SC.
Kadejah Bodden is a Caymanian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Cayman Islands 2019. She represented the Cayman Islands at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant.
Shakur Welcome is a Caymanian footballer. On 23 March 2020, Welcome received a 3-year ban from the Cayman Islands Football Association for throwing a ball at an assistant referee during a 23 January match of the 2019–20 Premier League against Academy SC.
