Formed in 2010 by residents of Santa Maria, the group intends to address many of the problems that the town currently faces by way of a petition to be presented to parliament by the formation of a municipality.

The group, ACMSM, has been heavily backed by several influential business owners in the town is chiefly campaigning for:

* Action to be taken to combat the issue of rubbish and waste
* Improvement to street lighting including the pier
* The creation of green recreational areas and pavements
* Houses painted and finished
* Connection of mains water, electricity & sewage to the indigenous population
* Development of the sewage system
* Improve quality of policing
* Renovation of the church & all public buildings including the cemetery
* A roof to be built for the sports centre
* Another secondary school in addition to a technical college
* Improvement in quantity of social housing

For more information visit the group’s website here (Portuguese)