Could someone on the Island let us foreigners know what is going on?

Why did David Cretney leave?
Is David Cretney going to be recognised for all he has done for the TT?
Who is going to be the new Minister for Fun?
How long will the MMCC continue to organise the TT?
Who is paying Neil Hanson?
What special events are being planned for 2007?
Is there a preliminary list of starters for this year's TT?
What is happening about a TT museum?
What is the new class that is being talked about?

Even a few rumours would settle us down a bit. We are desperate for some juicy morsels of scuttlebutt.
It is OK for you, you only have to go down to the local pub, but we are thousands of miles away!!