Hon. Christopher held her first meeting on November 29, 2011.

A 5th district resident handiwork.

Residents listening attentively at Hon. Christopher.

Topping bucket list for residents were ensuring the youths are occupied in activities that would steer them clear from trouble, stimulating projects that would lure tourists to the district and a community centre for Huntums Ghut.

One resident suggested that an iron cast oven be placed at the Watch House, a popular locale for tourists, so that they can have a ‘hands on experience’ with the Virgin Islands culture.

“That means they will spend a little more time there...and we have the murals which would make the experience even better,” the resident stated.

Meanwhile, Nicole “Drummergirl” Wheatley is offering her services in assisting young men and women on how to play musical instruments, especially the drums.

Shabbaz informed the district representative that there is a natural spring in the district which is currently being used as a garbage dump. He is willing to take Hon. Christopher and her team to show her where it’s located so as to stop the dumping practice.

Regarding the community centre in Huntums Ghut, one resident, who showed off her art and craft, recommended that women can be taught how to make souvenirs and become entrepreneurs like her.

She recounted the hardship in finding a job, and how making pillows and bags have earned her a decent living. Impressed with what she can make, At Large Representative Archibald Christian informed that crowd that he knew someone who purchased 13 such bags.

Lighting was also a concern for residents and the 5th district representative assured them that she has already spoken to the BVI Electricity Corporation where several locations have been identified as key areas for lighting, one being around the Multi-Purpose Centre.

And in order to keep in touch with her constituents, the district representative collected names, occupation and telephone numbers of all in attendance with the view of contracting them for projects within the district.

When asked by Virgin Islands News Online of her thoughts on the meeting, one resident replied, “I guess they are living up to the promise of listening to the people. I appreciate the effort and I am willing to work with Delores.”