UBP newcomer Donte Hunt says transportation, combating crime and being a personable MP are at the top of the list for him in constituency 4, St. George's South.

The 29-year old candidate is running against Attorney General Philip Perinchief in a constituency where retiring MP Renee Webb won by only eight votes in 2003.

For Mr. Hunt, each area has similar local issues of fixing the roads, lighting in certain areas but each area has its own problems as well.

"The area is unique because you have St. David's and they have issues that are unique to St. David's.

"Particularly, you have the public transportation issue like regular bus routes or mini buses. There is a major need for transportation."

Mr. Hunt also talked about his idea for developing a youth centre that could be used by anyone on the Island, not just St. David's residents. He said he has spoken with many young people who expressed the need to have a centre.

In Hamilton Parish, the candidate said the main issues are drugs and crime.

"I know of a few drug houses. We know what happens when drugs are in the community, you have heightened crime and people who live in fear. I think that's something that should be addressed."

A final issue the candidate wishes to address was what he called "a lack of structure when it comes to representing a constituency". Mr. Hunt said during an election, candidates canvass regularly but once they've won, their constituents hardly see them.

He said he would have regular town hall meetings annually, bimonthly or every three months so that the community can get together with him and give updates on the projects they are working on.

"He also said he plans on canvassing regularly even after December 18.

"I want to be able to meet with every member of the constituency at least once or twice a year. People might not be home but as long as I drop off my material and attend whatever community event possible so that they have the opportunity to talk to me."

As for the election, Mr. Hunt said: "There are chances and opportunities where people can seize their future and sort of stir it, almost assist in turning forward. I see it as a time of amid all the turmoil and 'mudslinging', there's a major sense of hope, excitement which is attached to the hope of a better future. I see it in a positive light. People want good leaders, inspirational leaders. Leaders they are able to trust and in turn are inspired by. I'm not a genius but I'm OK."

Mr. Hunt lists his family as his greatest achievement. He is married to his wife Kelly and has two young daughters, Annalise and Laylah.

He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from North Carolina State University and attended Tyndale University where he received Masters of Theology.

Mr. Hunt also attended Bermuda College for two years.