Another year is about to dawn and traditionally people set new goals — although many find they never reach them as New Year pledges are quickly broken.

Royal Gazette reporter Mikaela Ian Pearman went out to discover what people wanted to see happen in Bermuda in 2007.

The answers ranged from greater unity to more affordable housing and better opportunities for Bermudians.

Norma Furbert, 55, of Smith's, mostly wanted the Island to unite. "For us to put God first, unite and come together as a people," she said.

Algernon Goddard, of Warwick, only wanted better opportunities for Bermudians as far as housing and employment.

"We need better housing, more affordable housing for those who can't afford it like those down at Club Med. We also need jobs for Bermudians — concentrate on the locals."

Rick Bartlett, 25, of Smith's wanted the political scene to change a bit.

"A little more tolerance and a little more focus from political parties as far as what's going on in the Island — not their own bickering."

Dick Butterfield of Pembroke wanted unity as well. "I would like to see us all come together. I think that would be it."

All 17-year-old Chardonnai Hughes, of Hamilton Parish, wanted was the violence to decrease. "No more violence. That's it," she said.

Her friend 17-year-old Tiara Simmons, of Pembroke, said she was upset with all of the road accidents. "I want less bike accidents and road fatalities in the new year."

Crystal-Anne Simmons, 15, of Somerset, was more interested in fashions for the New Year.

"We need better places to shop — more shopping malls."

Freddy Sewell, 28, of St. George's, also wanted more housing opportunities and better wages.

"We need better housing for the people and an increase in everyone's pay."