Residents here speak of the need to maintain their identity.
Many residents of the port speak at least some English, the most popular second language.
Many towns put limits on the amount of time a resident can speak.
About 90% of the town's residents speaks and understand Afrikaans.
It is a culturally diverse community whose residents speak over 60 different languages.
Earlier in the day, residents spoke of their fears.
But other residents spoke of high costs for food and drink - everything must be shipped from the mainland.
But many residents of these islands also speak English.
Many residents speak about recent weeks in terms usually reserved for occupying foreign armies.
The residents have already spoken with the various stakeholders of the building and are looking to develop an open dialogue.