Less than a third of voters have a good impression of the Premier.

Ewart Brown's popularity has slipped slightly since the last quarter, from 33 to 29 percent of voters reporting a favourable impression a four percent decline in his approval rating.

While blacks and voters over the age of 55 like him more, overall 47 percent almost half of the electorate, have an unfavourable impression of Dr. Brown.

Among whites, this jumps to 84 percent, with only seven percent having a favourable impression of the Premier. Last quarter, 71 percent of the white voters polled had an unfavourable response.

Dr. Brown's popularity among the black vote however, remains consistent. Almost half 44 percent, are in favour, while 29 percent have an unfavourable impression.

Women were more likely to disapprove of Dr. Brown, with 56 percent not in favour, compared to 38 percent of men. In October, 47 percent of women polled had an unfavourable impression.

The Premier's popularity has also fallen among the young, with 23 percent of 18 to 34-year-olds having a favourable impression in this latest survey, compared to 37 percent in October.

However among the 55 to 64-year-olds Dr. Brown's popularity has increased, from 30 percent three months ago to 44 percent now.