Hotel has challenged its rivals to a kite-flying contest.

Moresby Plain at the Royal Naval Dockyard will be the launching pad for the event that will take place on Easter Sunday, April 16, at noon.

The event will culminate the Kite Show that will run through Easter Week in the Clock Tower.

The show will feature a kite history video, a display of homemade kites, a working exhibit and a wall of information about "Bermuda's love affair with the kite''.

Families are encouraged to bring their kites to Moresby Plain over the Easter holiday weekend. Businesses will also be open on Easter Saturday and Sunday.

TEEN'S TURNAROUND CTS Teen's turnaround A 17-year-old who stole more than $3,000 worth of boat equipment was this week sentenced to 120 hours of community service.

Andrew Joseph Bucy, of Littleholme Lane, Southampton, pleaded guilty in Magistrates' Court to breaking into five boats moored in Jews Bay between November and December last year.

Senior Magistrate the Wor. Will Francis ordered a social inquiry report in February. On Wednesday he noted it was "a good report''.

Bucy's lawyer Mr. Tyrone Chin said: "Andrew has made a dramatic turnaround under the watchful eye of his uncle.'' Mr. Francis ruled out probation, saying 120 hours of community service was a sufficient punishment.

LEAK PLUGGED FIR Leak plugged Ten firefighters rushed to a report of a gas explosion at a Pembroke residence this week.

When they arrived at the house on Tulo Valley, at 4.45 p.m. on Wednesday, they found there was not an explosion, but the loud noise was due to the fact that gas was leaking from the base of a deteriorating gas cylinder.

The home's resident told firefighters he had smelled an odour for a week. But he thought it was a dead rat around the yard.

BBC TV COMING TV BBC TV coming Bermudian Anglophiles will get a chance to savour British TV programmes from Monday.

VSB will be carrying BBC World Service TV News for a month's trial.

If successful, the programmes are likely to become a permanent part of VSB's schedule.

Said station manager Mr. Mike Bishop: "We are hoping for a good response from advertisers and viewers.'' Mr. Bishop said the BBC programmes would be aired Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 7.30 a.m., noon and 1 p.m., and 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

They would include such popular programmes as Panorama and Question Time.

Mr. Bishop thanked Cable & Wireless for making the new venture possible.

C&W spokesman Mr. John Instone said: "We feel the programmes will provide a welcome alternative for local viewers,'' he said. "As the initial provision of the service is for a one month trial period, Cable & Wireless is waiving its charges.''