QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – JANUARY 7, 2023
“In 2023 we will continue to push ourselves to anticipate the needs of our guests and to exceed expectations whenever we can … we are extremely excited for the future of Spice as we pursue a singular goal of presenting…
Cayman: Man charged with two counts of rape
From RCIPS A man, age 33 of George Town, was arrested on Wednesday, 4 January, and has been formally charged with two counts of Rape, in relation to incidents in October and November of 2022 involving a child under 16….
8 Jan Weather in Cayman
Sun 8 Jan 2023 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS A cold front is extending over western Cuba and is expected to linger over northern Cuba over the next few days. Moderate to fresh winds and seas are expected today and tomorrow…
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s dream job could become a nightmare
Kevin McCarthy wakes up on Saturday morning with a long-held dream fulfilled: After a four-day standoff, he was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the most powerful member of the Republican Party. But that role could turn…
7 Jan Weather in Cayman
Sat 7 Jan 2023 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Day: Variable clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon hour. Tonight: Clear skies this evening. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing overnight. Sea: Moderate to rough with a wave height…
US: McCarthy gained some support Thursday — but still fell short. Here’s what we know
From CNN Rep. Kevin McCarthy succeeded in winning over some opponents in the 12th and 13th ballots Friday as he continued his work to secure the House speakership. The process has now lasted four days — the longest speaker contest in…
Cayman: Reflecting on our 20th Anniversary – The Progressives
In 2022, the Progressives commemorated the 20th anniversary of our founding. Many of you will have attended the various events we held last year to celebrate that landmark anniversary. And more events are being planned for 2023. As the New…
Cayman: Three more migrants arrive
The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that a vessel with three (3) male migrants arrived in Grand Cayman around 5:00am on Monday, 2 January 2023. The migrants came ashore and were assisted by a private citizen. CBC…
How the American Legislative Exchange Council turns disinformation into law
State lawmakers introduced nearly 2,900 bills based on ALEC templates from 2010 through 2018. More than 600 of them became law. By Elliott Negin / Independent Media Institute In June 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill banning the…
With the Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling, can Trump’s damage to the environment ever be repaired?
Trump’s appointments reveal the frightening far-reaching power of a corrupt president. By Gregg Barak / Independent Media Institute Grasping the enormity, the breadth, and the depth of “Trump corruption” is rather astonishing. Most news junkies and politicos alike are quite…