Sir Jack Hayward one year on: Influence still spreads far and wide

But his influence spreads so much further, and in the Bahamas his plans for the first major museum there have taken a huge step forward since his death.

Just before he died, Sir Jack brought together dignitaries and entrepreneurs and tasked them with completing the building.

He donated the site – a 5,000 sq ft plot of land at the Shannon Country Club in Freeport – as well as funding for the project.

Workers have now moved onto the land to start work on the Museum of Grand Bahama, proving Sir Jack continues to contribute to the island even after his death.

It was Sir Jack's father Charles who began the Hayward family's involvement with the Bahamas in the 1950s, after relocating his business from the US. Sir Jack arrived in 1956, and became vice president of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, which helped promote the development of Freeport.

With the help of his father, he turned Freeport into an international deep water port and industrial centre, pouring £1 million into the project. He eventually took over his father's interests in the islands.

Janet Albury, committee member of the Museum of Grand Bahama, said: "The museum is extremely important, not just to the people of Grand Bahama but for all of those who have lived and worked here from the early pioneer days.

"Sir Jack is a massive factor in the development of the island, and it was his wish for a museum that could tell the story of Freeport and the people associated with it."

Sir Jack's legacy is seen across the island. Facilities he has set up or supported include its YMCA, the Sir Charles Hayward Library, the Sir Charles Hayward Yacht Club, the Grand Bahama Humane Society, the National Trust and The Regency Theatre.