of Assembly's congratulations and condolences period, for not enforcing the death penalty to protect its visitors and residents.

Prefacing his remarks by sending his sympathy to the family of German visitor Miss Antja Herkommer who was killed at the Maritime Museum last month, Mr.

Viera: "Any society who cannot protect its women and children is not fit to exist.'' But Speaker of the House the Hon. David Wilkinson quickly interrupted Mr.

Viera's passionate plea for use of the death penalty, informing him that it was definitely not the time for such discussion.

Other MPs sent out condolences to the family of the late Mr. Maurice Titterton.

Mr. Titterton was remembered for being instrumental in establishing the Apprenticeship Training Council and a talented cedar craftsman.

The father of local businessmen Messrs. Glenn and Roger Titterton was described as a "gentleman'', "good father'' and "very good citizen of Bermuda'' by UBP members.

"What will live on for a long time after Maurice Titterton is his work,'' the Hon. John Irving Pearman (UBP) said, adding that Mr. Titterton was extremely helpful in his development.

The Hon. Sir John Sharpe (UBP), who was a first cousin of Mr. Titterton, said: "He was a very good citizen of Bermuda who passed on his skills through the training of many young Bermudians''.

Mr. Nelson Bascome (PLP) requested the House to send condolences to the family of Mr. Howard Sinclair Davis, a long-time employee of the Bermuda Electric Light Company, a member of the Friswell's Hill community and Bermuda Bowling Association.

The Hon. C.V. (Jim) Woolridge (UBP) asked that condolences be sent to the family of the late Mr. Burney Smith of Collector's Hill.

And Mr. Reginald Burrows (PLP) asked that the House extend its sympathy to the family of Mr. Titterton and the family of the late Mr. Charles Everette Lowe who was an avid boatman and served for a period as a boatman for Lord Martonmere in the Bahamas.

The MPs united in sending congratulations to former Police Commissioner Clive Donald on his retirement yesterday.

Sir John Sharpe said Mr. Donald not only served well for 33 years on the Police Force, but also in the sports arena as a "powerful'' centre forward for the Police squad, a good batsman and bowler in cricket, and a good squash player at local and international standards.

Sir John also wished new Police Commissioner Lennett (Lennie) Edwards and new Deputy Commissioner Alexander Forbes well in their new posts.

"I'm sure they will continue the high standards that residents and visitors have come to expect from the Bermuda Police Force,'' he said.

Mr. Stanley Morton (PLP) associated himself with Sir John's remarks, adding that the Progressive Labour Party is "so glad to see that a Bermudian (Edwards) can have the tenacity to sit through a job through thick and thin''.

"It's certainly inspiring to other young Bermudians with the desire to succeed,'' he said.

Congratulations were also sent to three women -- Mrs. Rosalie Doars, Mrs.

Amarada Smith, and Mrs. Blanche Coffee -- who recently celebrated their 101st birthdays.

And Mr. Bascome asked that the House congratulate Independent MP Mr. Stuart Hayward who celebrates his 50th birthday on Tuesday.

Both the Hon. Leonard Gibbons and the Hon. Quinton Edness (UBP) requested that congratulations be sent to ZBM announcer Mr. David Lopes whose started at the radio station 30 years ago.

Miss Jennifer Smith (PLP) also asked that the House send congratulations to St. George's Secondary students and technical instructor Mr. Art Reece for producing a Bermuda-triangle-type game show during after school hours to raise funds for the school.