Siblings at war
1. The siblings gave a muted response when the older brother hooked up with a pretty young employee. And when he married her, they signalled their half-hearted approval. Now comes the time to distribute the family largesse and onlookers say it is pitiful to observe the missiles being fired by both sides. No way will they allow this outsider to get her hands on the family treasure.
Ganja
2. People in rural Jamaica say frustrated farmers who cannot find markets for their vegetables are investing in the green gold which we call ganja. They point to the hypocrisy of countries like the United States where in one state, California, medical marijuana is estimated to pull in US$2 billion a year. It is now 12 years since California has made marijuana legal for medical purposes. Maybe there are some wily investors who want to tap into that market!
Give me salsa
3. The octogenarian is having his best years learning the salsa. Meanwhile, his children are in deep distress for they recognise there is no fool like an old fool. They are questioning the running of his affairs, claiming that millions have gone missing. But Daddy says life is so sweet, what are a few millions anyway. He insists that he has provided handsomely for each of his children and he has earned the right to happiness and he says that is priceless.
WaMu meltdown
4. Eyes popped and jaws dropped when a certain high-profile individual was seen sweating as he waited to get through the door of a Washington Mutual branch in South Florida as it opened for business. The investor had heard rumours of impending doom so he dashed from the airport to the branch. From all indications, he had a lot at stake. He just did not count on being recognised by other yardies who were there for the same thing - to safeguard their investment.
Most undiplomatic
5. On the cocktail circuit he is celebrated as someone of impeccable manners and sophistication. However, staff say he sheds his diplomatic cloak at the door. When he is in office, he is a modern-day terrorist, no longer Mr Nice Guy.
