D. EZZARD MILLER, JP
Box 48, North Side, Grand Cayman KY1-1701
E-Mail: ezyhealth@telecayman.ky
Tel: 345 327 5757
By Hand Delivery
April 15, 2013
Information & Communication Technology Authority
P.O. Box 2502
3rd Floor Alissta Towers
85 North Sound Road
George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-1104.
Dear Managing Director,
Re:
"The Joey Ebanks Show" hosted on VIBE FM
I wish to register a complaint against VIBE FM, the radio station that is duly licensed
under the provisions of the Information & Communication Technology Authority Law
(2011 Revision).
VIBE FM hosts “ The Joey Ebanks Show” on Mondays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and
Tuesdays to Fridays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and has been doing so since April 2nd, 2013.
The content of “The Joey Ebanks Show” is in my view libelous, slanderous, abusive,
annoying and harassing to several members of the public including myself.
Attached is some of the evidence from the show that has been placed on Facebook.
In contacting Vibe to request a taped copy of the show, my PR contact was advised that
the show's recordings are available on YouTube.
I therefore invite you as Managing Director to use your legislated authority to obtain
copies of all “The Joey Ebanks Show” as evidence to review when addressing this
complaint.
I believe that the content of “The Joey Ebanks Show” violated several sections of the
Information & Communications Technology Authority Law ( 2011 revision) and that it
also breaches conditions of the licence granted to VIBE FM by the Authority.
Specifically, I refer to Part 111 - Compliance with Laws and specifically to section 151.of the license issued to VIBE FM by the Authority.
I also draw your attention to section 90 of the Information & Communications
Technology Authority Law (2011 Revision) and I have by letter (copy attached) made a
formal complaint to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service that my family and I have
been slandered, abused, annoyed, threatened and harassed by Joey Ebanks on “The Joey
Ebanks Show” on several of the broadcast if not each and every show.
I am therefore with this letter seeking the intervention of the Information &
Communications Authority in accordance with its enabling legislation and in particular
section 32 (1) a. -- to suspend the license for VIBE FM to prevent further violation of the
Law by “The Joey Ebanks Show” on VIBE FM.
I have also by letter ( copy attached) sought the immediate intervention of the Governor
in accordance with section 32 (2).
I thank you for your usual prompt attention to this very disturbing and concerning matter.
Sincerely,
D. Ezzard Miller JP
D. EZZARD MILLER JP
Box 48, North Side, Grand Cayman KY1-1701
E-Mail: ezyhealth@telecayman.ky
Tel: 345 327 5757
By Hand Delivery
April 15, 2013
The Commissioner
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service
P.O. Box 909
George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-1103
Dear Commissioner,
Re:
"The Joey Ebanks Show" hosted on VIBE FM
I wish to register a complaint against “The Joey Ebanks Show” hosted on VIBE FM
Mondays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays to Fridays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
My complaint is that “The Joey Ebanks Show" violates section 90 of the Information &
Communications Technology Authority Law (2011 Revision) in that Joey Ebanks, on this
Show, has repeatedly slandered, abused, annoyed, threatened and harassed my family and
me, as well as other persons.
I am asking the police to request copies of these shows and determine through its own
investigations if there has been a violation of section 90 and if so proceed with the
prosecution of VIBE FM and Joseph F. Ebanks, the host of “ the Joey Ebanks Show”.
I would also ask you to consider taking action under section 32 (2) of the Information &
Communications Technology Authority Law (2011 Revision) by asking the Governor to
intervene.
Thanking you for your usual prompt attention to this serious matter.
Sincerely,
D. Ezzard Miller JP
D. EZZARD MILLER JP
Box 48, North Side, Grand Cayman KY1-1701
E-Mail: ezyhealth@telecayman.ky
Tel: 345 327 5757
By Hand Delivery
Date: April 15, 2013
H.E. The Governor
Mr. Duncan Taylor
Government Administration Building
George Town
Grand Cayman.
Dear Governor,
Re:
"The Joey Ebanks Show" hosted on VIBE FM
I am requesting your intervention in accordance with section 32 (2) of the Information &
Communications Technology Authority Law (2011 Revision) to suspend the license of
VIBE FM.
I believe that the contents of “The Joey Ebanks Show”, which has been consistently
attacking and criticizing the Commissioner of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service,
yourself as the Governor and other public figures, and his distribution of the show
through Facebook and YouTube constitute a threat to the security of the Cayman Islands
both internally and externally.
These actions are compounded by the fact that they are politically motivated and do carry
extra political clout in that he is a duly nominated political candidate in the elections to be
held on May 22nd, 2013.
VIBE FM has posted the contents of the show on YouTube and excerpts also appear to be
available on Joey Ebanks' Facebook page. I have attached copies of some material from
Facebook.
Thanking you for your usual prompt attention to this very serious matter.
Respectfully,
D. Ezzard Miller JP
D. EZZARD MILLER JP
Box 48, North Side, Grand Cayman KY1-1701
E-Mail: ezyhealth@telecayman.ky
Tel: 345 327 5757
By Hand Delivery
April 15, 2013
The Supervisor of Elections
Mr. Kearney Gomez
Elections Office
George Town
Grand Cayman
Dear Mr. Gomez,
Re: "The Joey Ebanks Show" hosted on VIBE FM
Candidate Joseph F. Ebanks has a radio show on VIBE FM that is broadcast on Mondays
from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays to Fridays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The show has
been aired since April 2nd, 2013.
Joseph Ebanks, on this show, continues to break provisions of the Information &
Communications Technology Authority Law (2011 Revision) in particular section 90
which reads;
“Section 90 (1): A person who knowingly uses an ICT network or ICT services to
defraud, abuse, annoy, threaten or harass any other person is guilty of an offense and
liable, on summary conviction to a fine of ten thousand dollars and to imprisonment for
one year, or, on conviction on indictment to a fine of twenty thousand dollars and to
imprisonment for two years.
(2) In addition to imposing any penalty under subsection (1), the
court may by order , restrain the person from using ICT services or ICT networks as it
sees fit.”
I believe that the contents of “The Joey Ebanks Show”, in particular comments about
other candidates in this election, including myself and comments about senior officials
and members of the general public are in breach of section 90 of the Information &
Communications Technology Authority Law (2011 Revision) and therefore places the
show in conflict and breach of the Elections Law (2009 Revision) Part IV - Political
Broadcast and in particular section 75.
It should be noted that based on the contents of this show and his comments about other
candidates and public officials some individuals have been prompted to contemplate legal
action against him for libel and slander.
I also have to report that information coming to my attention indicate that Mr. Joseph F.
Ebanks, candidate for the Electoral District of North Side, may be in breach of sections
95, 96 and 97 of the Elections Law (2009 Revision) as he has been seen delivering
appliances to an area of North Side called “Queldo Square” on Tideman Street next to the
Police Station in North Side.
This action took place on Tuesday 2nd, and Wednesday 3rd, April 2013 and should be
recorded on the cameras located next to Chisholm Store.
I am therefore requesting that your office investigate these complaints and determine
what action should be taken by the Elections Office, the Anti-Corruption Commission
and the police.
Thanking you for your usual prompt attention in these serious matters.
Respectfully,
D. Ezzard Miller JP.