Interviews by Tiffny Rhodius
and photos by Jules Gibson
It’s a New Year and this week we asked the man and the woman in the street what their expectations were for the New Year.
Gary Hinds, public sector employee
I want to see a brighter Guyana, good changes and development. I want to see a level playing field where people are treated equally.
Keith Bastemeyer, self employed
For me and the whole country, I hope we learn the fear of the Lord. This will be best for us and he will work things out for us.
Pamella Thompson, accountant
I have a burden for this country. I am trying to help these Guyanese people find their purpose and I will do it through my television programme Healing Waters on Channel 28. I will be more relevant and deal with issues on my show.
For myself, I want to achieve big things. I want to be more helpful to people and lean to drive and continue to help people find their purpose.
Shonnett Anderson, public sector employee
For the country I’d like to see us living as one with no segregation. For myself, I wish God’s favour in the New Year.
Gordon Brathwaite, Pele football club coach
I am looking forward to the New Year with great hope. I hope that the club will do great especially since we will turn forty next year.
Albert, miner
As for myself I’m hoping that things are going to get better. I’d be happy to see the public sector workers get a better salary. Also the city is in a state … the government can stop fighting with local government and clean up the city that would be great.
Pamela Nurse, retired prison officer
What I hope to achieve for myself next year is a lot of things such as finding myself another job. By that time I hope things will take a turn for the better in this country. I hope for change in this country in the business and education sectors, more jobs for young people and less crime in the country.
Benjamin Williams, pensioner
What I’d like to see is government look after the roads and drains in South. All it takes is for the rain to set up and the water takes a long time to run off.
Eve Harry, teacher
I’m from the working class and I’m hoping for an increase in salary next year at my work. I also hope they get those people on the street in a shelter and drop the food prices.
Zenita Temall Nicholson, UN Volunteer UNDP
The new year will be an amazing year. I recently came back from Suriname where I completed training to be an art of living teacher. Next year I will be bringing awareness to the people of this country and help them become aware of their purpose and broaden their horizons.
When you get to see someone blossom and see a smile on their face it gives you a deep joy and sense of satisfaction. And that is how I know that my year is going to be amazing.
