GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin joined the Minister of Education and others Tuesday night in renaming the primary school in North Side as the Edna M. Moyle Primary School.

He said the name change was fitting because Ms. Moyle had done much for the education of children not only in North Side, but throughout the Cayman Islands.

“Ms. Edna was more than an important political and social presence in our beloved country. She was an unwavering part of the PPM, The Progressives, a mentor and, above all, a friend whose presence I miss greatly,”

Ms. Moyle, who passed away on 21 May, 2013, served the Cayman Islands as North Side’s Member of the Legislative Assembly, Deputy Speaker, Minister of Community Development, Sports, Women’s Affairs and Youth, as well as Speaker of the House, a post she held until her retirement in 2009.

Because of her vast contributions to politics in the Cayman Islands, she was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2009.

In North Side, her mark can be seen all around. She worked tirelessly to see that this district got its own library. She also had a hand in the civic centre, health centre, police station and a community park. She also worked to set up netball and basketball courts and to see that the Old Man Bay play field was finally completed. She also worked diligently on behalf of her district’s older residents.

“Edna Marie Moyle had a tremendous zest for life and boundless energy in pursuing those causes that were most personal to her and the people of these Islands,” Mr. McLaughlin said. “No matter how far she travelled or how long she was gone her heart stayed right here in North Side and the Cayman Islands. Her love of country and its people were paramount, second only to the love for her five children, Todd, Edward, Gillian, Rebecca and Sean as well as her grandchildren.

“So it is fitting that we rename North Side Primary School to honour a great woman who gave so much of herself to the betterment of the entire country of the Cayman Islands and her home District of North Side. I am blessed to have known her, worked with her and to have been able to count her as a friend and advisor,” he said.

Those attending the event were treated to the singing of the National Anthem and National Song from the Infant and Junior choirs, as well as a medley of folk songs from the Junior Choir. Head Girl Jesse Ebanks served as Mistress of Ceremonies and all were welcomed by Principal Mrs. Marcia Rennie. Messages were also delivered by North Side MLA Ezzard Miller, Ms. Moyle’s son Edward Chisholm and Education Minister Hon. Tara Rivers. A vote of thanks was delivered by PTA Vice President Mrs. Carol Saunds. Refreshments were provided by Kurt’s Korner.

Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin delivers his remarks about the renaming of the primary school in North Side to the Edna M. Moyle Primary School Tuesday evening.