Each year on National Heroes Day, the Cayman Islands honours residents who have made valuable contributions to our nation while remembering our National Heroes.
The theme for National Heroes Day (NHD) 2025 is Celebrating the Icons of Business and Entrepreneurship: A Tribute to Caymanian Business Ingenuity, Creativity, Successes, Hard Work, Innovation and Leadership. This year's theme highlights the remarkable achievements and contributions of Caymanians who have shaped the nation's business landscape through their innovation, dedication, and leadership.
The 2025 National Heroes Day Awards Presentation will take place on Monday, 27 January in Heroes Square at 9am. The presentation will be streamed live on the Cayman Islands Government YouTube channel and the CIGTV cable channels.
The Heroes Day Evening Celebration begins at 4pm on Monday, 27 January 2025 on Cardinall Avenue, George Town.
Activities include a Kids’ Corner, live performances and local food/crafts will be on sale from Caymanian cooks and artisans. The night will end with a special fireworks display.
The Cayman Islands declared eight persons who have rendered exceptional service as National Heroes. The first national hero, the late Executive Council member Hon. James (Jim) Manoah Bodden, was named in 1994. In 1996, the second hero, Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, was named. The nation honoured her legacy when she passed away in 2022.
Hon. Leila Elberta Ross-Shier who is best remembered for composing the National Song, "Beloved Isle Cayman", was the latest national hero declared in 2021.
Visit our National Heroes page to read about these outstanding individuals and their extraordinary contributions to our Islands.