excesses of the summer.

Drill nights start next Tuesday and will be followed at the weekend by the promotion of the latest crop of new lance corporals.

Regiment spokesman Lt. Stephen Caton instructed A Company to report for duty on Tuesday, to be followed by B Company and Support Companies on Wednesday. On Thursday, Training Company are advised to attend. Lt. Caton said: "Training for rifle companies will continue the focus on internal security, later changing to conventional instruction in the lead up to next year's overseas camp in Jamaica.'' Recruits who completed basic training earlier in the year are to continue on their modules until transfer to their companies.

"We also take this opportunity to remind employees of their obligation under the Defence Act to release their employees for training,'' said Lt. Caton.

"We appreciate their continued support and understanding.'' At present, Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Patrick Outerbridge and other permanent staff are in the Caribbean, checking out locations and making arrangements with the Jamaica Defence Force.

NEW FACES AT HEB TOU New faces at HEB New leaders have been elected to the Hotel Employers of Bermuda.

At the HEB's annual general meeting yesterday, Southampton Princess general manager Norman Mastalir became president, replacing Steven Barker, who recently retired. And Sonesta vice president Dennis Tucker replaced former Elbow Beach general manager Bill Shoaf as vice president of the organisation.

Mr. Mastalir, who came to the Island late last year after Canadian Pacific purchased the Southampton and Hamilton Princesses, said: "I am looking forward to enhancing still a better relationship with our social partners, especially the Bermuda Industrial Union, who with we are challenged to fulfil a harmonious and productive environment in the workplace.'' TYRES SLASHED AT WHARF CRM Tyres slashed at wharf Police responded to reports of slashed tyres, counterfeit $100 notes, and a pair of burglaries in Warwick.

A Police spokesman said officers have received several complaints recently from car owners who parked their vehicles at Darrell's Wharf on Harbour Road in Paget and returned to find their tyres slashed. And he warned the public and retailers to be on the lookout for possible counterfeit Bermuda $100 notes that may be in circulation.