Kenrick Thomas, sanitation worker, San Fernando:
San Fernando is an independent part of the country. We are the backbone of the economy. I think the business people need to come out and deal with the issues when it comes to having sponsorship for sports and Carnival. Business people really suppose to come out and make San Fernando a better place than it is.
Claire Brewster, Cocoyea Village:
San Fernando is nicely organised, the services are good. The mayor and council are doing an excellent job. But, there are challenges, I don’t know if they can be improved. It depends on the people. They need to become more law-abiding and that will result in a better quality of life in San Fernando.
Clinton Nedd, Princes Town:
San Fernando is a beautiful place because of the surroundings, the San Fernando Hill. There is crime but it is low compared to other places. It is quiet, peaceful and serene. To improve San Fernando they need to get a proper traffic hub and fix down by King's Wharf.
Richard Paul, Cocoyea Village:
San Fernando is like a one-stop-shop, you could go shopping or to the market, buy fish right there. Everything is nearby. Another thing is that you don’t have to worry about flooding because the place is not flat. San Fernando can be a better place if there is employment. It doesn’t have jobs right now, so everything stagnant.
Jennifer Nicholas, vendor, Chaguanas:
I like San Fernando because it doesn’t have as much crime as Port-of-Spain and the people are more loving and understanding. I think San Fernando could be a better place if the mayor brings back the taxi stands on High Street. Since the mayor moved the stands the sales have gone down.
Esther Samaroo, housewife, Marabella:
I love that on High Street you can find everything you are looking for. San Fernando can be a better place if they improve the traffic situation and put parking facilities for members of the public.