Issue 79 iLocal All Kerran’s BBM contacts have been interviewed Page 8
iWorld Canadian politician dies Page 9
iLocal Cell number row may end up in court Page 11
FOR THE LATEST JOBS AND HOT PROPERTIES iClassifieds Page 26
CAYMAN Storms heading for Florida – weather latest Page 7
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TUESDAY | 23 AUGUST 2011
MEAN STREETS Terrified granny says it was just like the movies
Mexican president stars in tourism adverts Page 9 Culture Jam Dance Lab takes off Page 12
Kevin Creary kevin.creary@ieyenews.com
A 70 year old woman has relived the moment a callous gunman robbed her family store – firing his weapon wildly in the air as he did so. Eunice Seymour has worked behind the counter at Uncle Clem’s Meat and Grocery store in George Town for more than 30 years. But on Saturday night her world fell apart when a lone gunman robbed her store after blasting a hole in the ceiling. In a separate incident less than 24 hours later, thieves also targeted another shop in the same street. Her granddaughter was in the shop on Mary Street with her when the thieves struck just before 9pm. Yesterday Mrs Seymour relived the terrifying moment the thief struck – and said it felt like she was in a Hollywood movie. And she said her body shakes when she hears the slightest noise that reminds her of the unmistakable sound of the gunshot. Continued on page 5
Toastmasters tackle fear of speaking Page 16
U15 cricketers head to Bahamas Page 32
TO THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE! Miss Cayman Cristin Alexander is ready to take on the UNIVERSE! The Bodden Town Beauty is flying off to San Paulo in Brazil to represent the nation in the prestigious Miss Universe competition. Miss Alexander, 24, was
crowned Miss Cayman in 2010. After flying the flag for the country at the Miss World finals in China, she will compete against fellow beauty queens from all over the world…. But none from other planets! Full story on page 3
TODAY’S WEATHER CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH LOW 89ºF | 79ºF