Back on the rock

1. He has had enough of slaving in Uncle Sam and the entrepreneur is back on the rock. His dear wife has become so accustomed to the Miami Beach jet-setters that she has elected to stay put and says she is ok with a commuting relationship. Already the husband has found premises in Kingston 6 where he is working round the clock to set up shop so he can cash in on the Christmas shopping. He insists that there will be no commuting on his side. Let's see how this one will play out.

What about free movement of skills in CARICOM?

2. Tough times are facing Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals working in Barbados. It is not that these persons are in the island illegally. They have work permits but it appears that getting them renewed has become a very difficult matter for many, including some Jamaicans. Reports indicate that applications are kept until the final day, at which time the applicant is advised that the renewal will not be made. From all indications Guyanese nationals are the ones most heavily affected. Talk about CARICOM unity!

Pastor in money scandal

3. Disgruntled members of a congregation are demanding that their pastor disclose what has happened to the church's savings. According to some reports, more than $20 million cannot be accounted for. The more irate members of the flock are threatening to call in the police for they say no permission was given to remove the money from its safe environs. It is believed that the funds were deposited into an alternative investment scheme.

Violent crimes

4. Sources say much has not been told about crime in Jamaica. There are persistent reports of rapes and robberies and some are unwilling to make reports to the police. In one instance, a complainant went to file a report and the cop on duty was reportedly unwilling to make the entry!