Still in shock!

1. Those in attendance are still in shock, still refusing to believe their eyes, as they say the guest of honour turned up for the special event in a polo shirt! The question is not if he knew better; the real question is, where were his protocol minders? The fact that he was also missing from a function in his honour is not going down well either.

Cash gift

2. The word from the speaky-spokey one is that for this Christmas cash is the preferred gift!

Diplomatic fuss

3. Party insiders are resisting the proposed appointment to Washington, DC, as well as the reassignment of the Washington-based person. They say if his performance was not up to par he should not be reassigned, but recalled and new blood used.

Food galore!

4. Some of those who attended did not understand why they were invited, but the promise of lots to eat and drink was more than enough to have them turn out! After all, these are hard times and a treat is a treat!

Off to Costa Rica

5. The story is that the ambassador who was supposedly proposed for Kingston has now been assigned to Costa Rica, and there seems to be no rush to appoint a replacement. Some see a definite link between this and a certain request.

Tough times

6. The credit crunch is now biting all and sundry, as more bills are going unpaid, with mortgages going into serious arrears, more cars being repossessed and banks shutting down cards for unpaid balances. Some say it's a case of the Olint and Cash Plus; chickens coming home to roost!

All hands needed

7. Some are saying they cannot understand the absence of the elder statesman from the big event. They say this is a pity, as this is a time when all hands are needed on deck!