1953. An airfield is opened in Grand Cayman, eventually replacing the seaplane service which has operated since the 1940s. The George Town hospital is opened. Barclays Bank, the first commercial bank, opens.
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The 1953 developments
1953
1953. An airfield is opened in Grand Cayman, eventually replacing the seaplane service which has operated since the 1940s. The George Town hospital is opened. Barclays Bank, the first commercial bank, opens. |
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Debate about a new kingdom
1944
At the end of WW II, a delegation was sent to The Hague to discuss the kingdom’s new outlay |
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Declaration of self-government and independence for the colonies
1943
A declaration of Dutch Queen Guillermina on the autonomy and independence of the colonies. Holland grants the U.S. rights over the exploitation of bauxite. By that time, that country was the world’s leading producer |
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Declaration of self-government and independence for the colonies
1943
A declaration of Dutch Queen Guillermina on the autonomy and independence of the colonies. Holland grants the U.S. rights over the exploitation of bauxite. By that time, that country was the world’s leading producer |
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Establishment of Staten
1937
The Staten is created, a legislative body made up of elected members and others appointed by the government |
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Creation of Staten
1937
The Staten is created, a legislative body made up of elected members and others appointed by the government |
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Freedom struggle
1932
The struggle for the independence accrues |
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Peace Treaty
1802
Given back to Holland through the Amiens Peace Treaty |
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The first settlers
1654
Jewish Dutch settlers expelled from Brazil come down here |
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The British seize into the Guyanas
1604
The British march deep into Guyana’s hinterland |
