People’s hopes and expectations

As hopes and expectations flood the mind of most at the beginning of the year, the island braces itself for what promises to be another eventful 12 months. Those doing well will invariably hope for even better times ahead and the rest, particularly the underprivileged or those struggling to keep up with the cost of living, hope that, maybe, their position will improve in 2017, even if not to the extent they would wish to. Bridging the inequality gap is a daunting challenge. Also deserving urgent attention is the situation of those going through serious illnesses and who may be finding it difficult to get the treatment they need without having to beg for financial assistance. In a country constantly boasting of steady economic progress, these are matters that need to be tackled head-on, not out of pity or charity but to be in conformity with open declarations of belief in, and adherence to, social justice. Looking at the wider picture, there is a collection of a number of other challenges, most of which are bound to be met successfully but others may present situations that are harder to tackle. Heading the list is obviously the need, and the wish, for the country to keep doing...

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