Delegations have come and gone, questions have been asked, requests made, and resolutions proposed. Feedbacks are been received - positive and negative.

My only fear is that the negatives are beginning to out weigh the positives. Meetings are now turning into formalities. One week after the last meeting, no information on our allowances. One wonders whether what was promised was just sweat talk or a reality. I must say that a lot was promised- ranging from accommodation to allowances.

Looking at the time of the year and location, I thank God that we have managed to survive to this day. Most, if not all, s...