black community is being asked to join their brothers and sisters throughout the world in a day of fasting and reflection.

Chair of the local organising committee George Scott yesterday told The Royal Gazette the local day of fasting and atonement will coincide with a New York City service led by Minister Louis Farrakhan at the United Nations' Dag Hammerskjold Plaza between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

"We have many problems in our (black) community and this is a way to try to get in touch with ourselves, to reflect on our history, to see where we are as a people.'' It is hoped that a grassroots movement will someday grow into a world-wide black holiday; for now however organisers are setting the day aside for individual family activities. No events or rallies are planned said Mr. Scott.

VANDALS BREAK WINDOW AT SCHOOL CRM Vandals break window at school Just after 2 p.m. on Sunday Police responded to a report that vandals had thrown a concrete block through a window at Saltus Grammar School on St. John's Road. While nothing appeared to have been stolen, damage was estimated in excess of $60.

MAN DIES ON ZENITH OBT Man dies on the Zenith Police yesterday morning met the Zenith on her entry into port to assist in removing the body of a passenger who died while en route to the Island.

The 80-year-old man from Sun City, Arizona, was cruising with his wife when he suffered a heart attack. The coroner's office is investigating.