Show us a sign

1. Many are saying it is imperative that the they take some belt-tightening measures, starting with having a leaner Cabinet and adopting cost-cutting practices, such as fewer overseas trips, fuel-efficient vehicles and smaller delegations. People want to see a sign that the crunch is being felt by everyone.

A grand conspiracy

2. There are persons in Jamaica who believe there is a grand conspiracy in play which has caused the recent upsurge in criminal activity. Much of the cocktail circuit talk is about the alleged mastermind behind the heinous crimes, particularly recent abductions and rape. Was there really a telephone call asking what was to be the fate of a rape victim?

Cover-up

3. Higher-ups in a certain organisation are being accused of covering up fraud. Some say they cannot determine why he has such sway over the boss, but they swear that there has been misappropriation of funds and they feel certain that any other person would have been thrown in jail. Donkey's words ring true once again: "De world nuh level."

Showdown out east

4. Insiders are predicting an imminent showdown out east. They say this will detail the dishonesty of some of the well-heeled in society. They are no shining example for the rest of us.

The night the claws came out

5. Lips are still wagging about the car-park fight between the two lovebirds. Did one woman really tear off the other's skirt while declaring that she owned her? Those who claimed to have been at the ringside swear that is exactly what unfolded in this here capital.