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Where's the review?

1. After reviewing the list of this year's recipients, some are asking what happened to the much-promised overhaul and review of the process. They say at least one fugitive was on the list, thus making a sham of the process!

The new poor

2. Signs of the times: The 'Olint' and 'Cash Plus' new rich, with their conspicuous consumption and in-your-face attitude, are the new poor. Their tales of woe continue to mount as more high-end vehicles have been repossessed, and real estate acquired during the boom period is now up for sale.

Nothing but disaster

3. When the ex advised the present that a walk down the aisle would lead to nothing but disaster, the current scoffed at the idea, branding it a case of sour grapes. Well, after three children outside of the marriage to date; lots of bills, and unpleasant bruises and unexplained STDs, all are agreed that sometimes the best way to proceed in a new relationship is to get a referral from the ex, before making him your current.

Action time

4. Insiders are saying the removal of the vendors from the streets was not possible before now, as their presence represented a major source of income for at least two dons. They say now with one don serving time and another no longer holding sway over the activities, it is possible to act.

Time to scapegoat

5. Some political pundits are saying, historically, when members of the Government start criticising the media, it is a sign of their impending political demise. They posit: sensing the loss of faith of the general populace in its ability to steady the ship of state, members of the Government start scapegoating the media in an attempt to deflect from their transgressions and/or ineptitude!

Keeping up with the Joneses

6. Some say as the recession sinks its teeth and tentacles deeper into the pockets of those who once flaunted their new money, they have taken some creative measures to 'keep up with the Joneses'. Some say while the inner-city communities get a bashing for electricity theft, more and more in their upper St Andrew abodes have resorted to this practice.