The year 2011 has been routine for me, and rotten for Goa. I look forward to the next year as an opportunity to cast an honest vote and cast away the dishonest.

But, my fear is the voters will continue to be a commodity, as in the past. I challenge the voter to prove me wrong, on the fourth of March, 2012” - Radharao F Gracias, Advocate, Majorda
2011 was full of musical programmes. I was rewarded with awards for my contribution to music. I also worked on musical albums like ‘Sai Bhakti’, Shanni Masti’ and ‘Udargaticho Haat’. My patriotic album ‘Swatantra Goa’, supported by Goa government, was a great achievement as it came on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of Goa’s Liberation” - Sidhanath Buyao,  Musician, Gogol-Margao
Well, the year 2011 has been pretty good as my students are gearing up for the Lusofonia Games. The year 2011 has won a gold medal for me at the Commonwealth Championship. At present, I am enjoying, hoping for the new year that will see parents encouraging their children to participate in sports rather than allowing them to watch idiot box for hours” - Angela Rajan Naik,  Gold medalist at the 5th Commonwealth Taewondo Championship
I would like to invest a lot of greater hope and energy in promoting the future of Goa’s children. Coming year is an election year. In future, we hope for  better politics and better government for Goa. We talk about corruption, the monster raising its ugly head. Instead of talking about it why don’t we confront it? Each one of us has a role to play, we have to stare back corruption” - Savia Viegas, Writer, Carmona-Margao
Beginning of the year 2011 was okay; from the month of June onwards recession started, November-December sales were bad. We are looking forward for a good year. From the month of June   recession is affecting India’s economy, I don’t think 2012 will be a good year” - Pankaj Jain, Businessman, Gogol-Margao
In my movie, ‘Alisha,’ the issue of mining has been highlighted. It revolves around the need to act against mining pollution. Hoping for a good future in 2012, I will be participating in the anti-corruption campaign by directing a film. Everyone wants to be Anna. Just by wearing a cap, you cannot become Anna; the fighting spirit should come from the heart” - Rajendra Talak, Filmmaker, Comba-Margao
2011 was not bad year for me, it was okay. I have been improving.  Progress is definitely seen through my performances. I believe in taking life as it comes, I live and let others live. I do not feel sorry for the things gone by. I move on. Put your best foot forward is the message I would to give everybody”  - Fatima, Tiatr artiste, Fatorda-Margao