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Issue No. 649 Wednesday, 5 May 2004

ICTA Reacts To C&W Criticism

The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) responded on Monday to criticism from Cable & Wireless (C&W), which it believes has called into question the Authority’s integrity.  Stressing that the Authority was not in the habit of responding to press releases, interviews and letters, the ICTA said it felt that it had to clarify its position in light of some of the comments made by C&W, which it felt were unjust... read more...


All Smiles at Graduation

St Matthew’s University School of Medicine held commencement ceremonies for its new graduates at the Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa last Saturday morning. Of the 110 diplomas awarded, 62 graduates were on hand to attend the graduation.  The Hon Gilbert McLean, Minister of Health Services, Agriculture, Aviation and Works, delivered the keynote address...  read more...


Woman Fights Off Intruder

A brave woman householder fought off a man who broke into her home and attacked her in the early hours on Saturday morning.  Police have not named the woman, who lives in North Side, but they have revealed she got head injuries and cut hands as she fought off the attacker at 1:25 am and he was forced to flee...  read more...


Students meet Cayfest Caribbean writer

Seven students studying English at the International College of the Cayman Islands took a trip to Harquail Theatre, April 20, to hear Commonwealth Award winning writer, Earl Lovelace.  The Trinidadian-born writer read one of his short stories, selections from past novels and a piece from the novel on which he is working.  The students were assigned to write an account of their field trip... read more...


Advice on preparing for coming hurricane season

With only four weeks to the start of hurricane season, the Public Works Department will carry out its annual Hurricane Preparedness Exercise this Wednesday, 5 May.  “Don’t be alarmed if you see hurricane shutters going up on government buildings all over,” said Deputy Chief Engineer Max Jones... read more...


Person of the Day - Shane Levy


Working with Cable & Wireless for 15 years, Shane Levy relishes his time with customers.  He considers the staff and customers with whom he works the main reasons he loves his work.  “I’m an outgoing person and I found a job that suits me well.”  Raised in North Side, he moved to Bodden Town and the majority of his family still lives there.  The most important person in his life, his two-year old son Nasier... read more...


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