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Thursday Talk - The hottest topics on the cocktail circuit
published: Thursday | November 1, 2007
1. The script has been the same for many years now; you publicly challenge Lola and you are given a tongue-lashing and 'tracing'. But it does not stop there either, as this is usually the prelude to further character assassination.
2. It must be something about the profession, or maybe it is in the water, as one is now in hiding after he racked up millions in debt; another is in hiding for using clients' money to support his addiction; and yet another is being questioned by the police. The question some are asking is: Why are they still being allowed to fleece people of their hard-earned savings and properties?
3. Now that the fight over boards is well and truly under way, those in the know say there's another brewing, and it's all about some diplomatic postings. It seems that some of those who did not make it politically are being touted for the prized ambassadorial appointments, but even this is now the subject of some internal quibbling!
4. For those complaining that there is nothing happening since the elections, nonsense! The priority for the Government as of now is the refurbishing of stately homes to house the new political directorate.
5. Miss Piggy is not the only one burnishing her political credentials lately. The story is that the bad-word-cussing mouth-a-massey from New Kingston is also burnishing her political credentials, claiming to be a long-time supporter of the party now in power, even though for years, she not only sang the praises of the People's National Party (PNP), but was very contemptuous in her dismissal of the then Opposition. But now determined to keep her snout in the trough, she is trying to rewrite her history to fit the new course.
6. Former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller had cultivated the unenviable reputation of being a perennial latecomer while serving as Prime Minister. When the current holder of the office turned up late last week for the changing of the guard, there was nothing fashionable about him being late, as the Governor-General was already present and so the ceremony commenced minus the Prime Minister. He walked in late, much to the chagrin and annoyance of those in charge of protocol.
7. Some are calling it the E-war, as emails were flying over the Internet like crazy on the weekend. Some detailing the supposed transgressions of one businessman; another from one of his many offspring, in his defence; another about the watch-lists and all kinds of historical stuff.
8. The chorus is growing louder and louder of those predicting early general elections. The scenario being painted is one that says the constitutional challenges may very well end up seeing the PNP picking up two to four more seats in the courts and, to stave this off, some are predicting/ advising early elections to give the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) a chance to pick up a bigger majority. Others are advising to go the route of by-elections in the affected constituencies. Others are advising to stay the current course as new elections are no guarantee of a JLP victory.
9. Is Dr. Paulette Robinson real or is the name a pseudonym?
10. People expect that there will be marital spats from time to time! What they do not expect, however, is for the wife to act them out in public, as she did over the weekend. Most others believe what's left of the marriage is all about photo-opportunity anyway, so get with the programme!
published: Thursday | November 1, 2007
1. The script has been the same for many years now; you publicly challenge Lola and you are given a tongue-lashing and 'tracing'. But it does not stop there either, as this is usually the prelude to further character assassination.
2. It must be something about the profession, or maybe it is in the water, as one is now in hiding after he racked up millions in debt; another is in hiding for using clients' money to support his addiction; and yet another is being questioned by the police. The question some are asking is: Why are they still being allowed to fleece people of their hard-earned savings and properties?
3. Now that the fight over boards is well and truly under way, those in the know say there's another brewing, and it's all about some diplomatic postings. It seems that some of those who did not make it politically are being touted for the prized ambassadorial appointments, but even this is now the subject of some internal quibbling!
4. For those complaining that there is nothing happening since the elections, nonsense! The priority for the Government as of now is the refurbishing of stately homes to house the new political directorate.
5. Miss Piggy is not the only one burnishing her political credentials lately. The story is that the bad-word-cussing mouth-a-massey from New Kingston is also burnishing her political credentials, claiming to be a long-time supporter of the party now in power, even though for years, she not only sang the praises of the People's National Party (PNP), but was very contemptuous in her dismissal of the then Opposition. But now determined to keep her snout in the trough, she is trying to rewrite her history to fit the new course.
6. Former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller had cultivated the unenviable reputation of being a perennial latecomer while serving as Prime Minister. When the current holder of the office turned up late last week for the changing of the guard, there was nothing fashionable about him being late, as the Governor-General was already present and so the ceremony commenced minus the Prime Minister. He walked in late, much to the chagrin and annoyance of those in charge of protocol.
7. Some are calling it the E-war, as emails were flying over the Internet like crazy on the weekend. Some detailing the supposed transgressions of one businessman; another from one of his many offspring, in his defence; another about the watch-lists and all kinds of historical stuff.
8. The chorus is growing louder and louder of those predicting early general elections. The scenario being painted is one that says the constitutional challenges may very well end up seeing the PNP picking up two to four more seats in the courts and, to stave this off, some are predicting/ advising early elections to give the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) a chance to pick up a bigger majority. Others are advising to go the route of by-elections in the affected constituencies. Others are advising to stay the current course as new elections are no guarantee of a JLP victory.
9. Is Dr. Paulette Robinson real or is the name a pseudonym?
10. People expect that there will be marital spats from time to time! What they do not expect, however, is for the wife to act them out in public, as she did over the weekend. Most others believe what's left of the marriage is all about photo-opportunity anyway, so get with the programme!
Mi nosey mi waan know KGN peeple bizniz.
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