Crime and the economy should top the next government’s list of priorities, according to respondents who completed an unscientific online survey conducted by this newspaper.
Of the 167 people who answered the question, 127 ranked crime as a top-five issue and 122 ranked the economy as a top-five issue out of 11 options including the environment, roads, good governance, social services, youth matters and health care. Education was the third most selected, with 95, and sewerage ranked fourth, with 85.
The survey was posted online at bvibeacon.com for about four weeks in May and June and at bviplatinum.com for about two weeks in June and July. Respondents were not asked to provide any information about themselves.
When it comes to how exactly the government should help combat crime, the survey asked respondents to prioritise six possible choices. The highest-ranking option was stiffer penalties for convicted criminals. Implementing holistic programmes for youth came in second.
See the Aug. 11, 2011 edition for full coverage.