Jamaica Observer interns Dorian Graham and Shamar Bingham this week asked several people in the Corporate Area about their expectations for 2017.

Here are some of the responses:

Tonnette Shaw

I’d like crime to be reduced… more opportunities for the youths, and more investments and money coming into the country.

Minister Adrian Young

I wish that people will stop looking to Government for answers and start looking to the Almighty. What I’m wishing for 2017 is that persons will turn to God, and that persons will come to the understanding that no Government can solve what is happening in Jamaica; only the Almighty can.

Les

I’m always optimistic, so I think it’s gonna be a very good year for this country, in particular, especially with what’s happening in the US. I think there are some positive signs.

Erma Swaby

I’m just waiting on the Creator and whatsoever He provides for me. I will accept it.

Adrian Williams

What I expect is a change; I expect better things [and] no foolishness like last year.

Thromo Brown

My expectations for 2017 is a better Jamaica in terms of children being advocated [for] more, cause you know the crimes against children is kind of on the rise, so I would advocate more for the kids.

Jerome Larmond

My expectations for 2017 is a better Jamaica, less crime and violence and just for life.

Lorenzo Reid

My expectations, honestly, is for people to understand people’s advantages and downfalls, live and love… That alone can actually get the country somewhere now.

Robert Thompson

My expectation for 2017 is that the Government (of the United States) will try to help people more. On my part, I expect to keep on being successful and helping others. I also hope for peace.

Antoinette Fuller

Jobs, a better Jamaica that is crime free.

Jermaine Brown

What I need in Jamaica is for killing to cut out and Jamaica to be crime-free.

John Smith

I would like to see this country, for the new year, having people living more peaceful. The murder rate is too bad, and a next thing I would like to see is everybody unite at the workplace.

Dekisha Bridgette

I think that the crime rate is too high in Jamaica… I think about myself and my family, and it worries me a lot.