Political veteran Benson Ebanks dies aged 87

Political veteran Benson Ebanks dies aged 87

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Benson Ebanks with his daughters, Judy, Gina and Janet (from social media)

(CNS): Local statesman Benson Ebanks (87) has died. The former West Bay representative’s passing was announced by Premier Wayne Panton on Wednesday, as government flew flags at half-mast to mark the passing of the Caymanian political icon and business leader.

Ebanks was the architect of the Cayman Protection Law and served in the Legislative Assembly as a representative for his district for 30 years. He served on the Executive Council (now Cabinet) and was a champion of education and instrumental in the establishment of the Sunrise Adult Learning Centre.

Ebanks was a founding shareholder of Cayman National Bank and chairman of the board from its establishment in 1974 until 2010. He also had several retail businesses, including the hardware store in West Bay. Panton said Benson was committed to political stability, good governance and the careful, managed development of the Cayman Islands….

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