Dear Editor,
An opinion poll conducted by this writer in mid-January has found that the population wants (is supportive of) the Government investing in agriculture and energy (oil and gas), to ensure sustained long-term growth and to transform the economy of the country.
The poll’s findings (of 470 respondents) reflect the views of the demographics of the diversity of the population. According to the findings of the poll, when asked whether Government should invest in agriculture for sustained growth, 86% said yes, 9% said no, and 5% offered no response, or said “Not Sure”.
Queried whether Government should invest in oil and gas for long-term growth, 83% said yes, 11% said no, and 6% were not sure. The public feels that energy investment would help to transform and modernise the economy.
The public is very supportive of the re-opening of the closed sugar estates. 81% of those polled were in support, with 12% opposed and 7% offering no opinion.
Yours truly,
Vishnu Bisram
