So Brassington recently tried to distance himself from the decision making process of the embattled NICIL and only a day later, instructions were made by the Minister of State to send him and NICIL’s Deputy CEO home on immediate leave as critical reports regarding the company’s activities have now been placed in the hands of the police and the Special Organised Crime Unit. Yet, Brassington was later reported as saying that he was already heading on leave that was due to him when the announcement was made. So what is it really? Did he go or was he sent? In Christendom it is said it is better to be sent than just went.People are biting their nails, waiting on what is to happen following the investigations, but they do question whether the police are the right persons to deal with this matter. Among the discussions online, Guyanese have suggested that we already spent so much money on the audit activities alone, maybe we’re trying to save some money by keeping the efforts local.

Meanwhile, in the spirit of sending home, people are asking when will the GPL boss be sent on some well-deserved vacation to facilitate a thorough investigation following the revelation of his underhanded meddling with the bidding process for prepaid meters. All I have to say, people, is that it seems as though things are coming along nicely. Just a bit more patience and we shall see where all of this is going.

Party done…a lil later though
In other news, Guyanese have until January 2 to enjoy a few more hours before the ‘party done’ in honour of Christmas. Following complaints from the business community requesting that the 2am curfew be extended during the Christmas season, authorities have seemingly relented so as to allow a little more merriment. I’d say this was a good move. We need some time to cool off from all this drama going on around us. This topic trended most of the day, with most persons being thankful for the decision. But of course, while we eat, drink and be merry, we should all remember to stay on our best behaviour- before they change the curfew to midnight, instead of 2am.

Shopping update
People saying how things brown in GT. Some are even asking if the Grinch stole Christmas this year in an attempt to correlate with the PPP’s claims that the economy is at an all-time low. Yet, persons are posting pics all across social media of shopping activities, long lines and a massive crowd along Regent Street. Seems like shopping as usual, to me. So the PPP may be wrong, but then again, it could be the $50,000 bonus helping up, and with the thieves at bay thanks to dragnet, shopping never felt so good yet. Let the people be merry for now.