April 7, 2002

Dear Sir,

I'm writing to once again congratulate Patricia Pogson and The Company for another excellent production. I'm speaking of "What's her story? " which debuted at The City Hall Theatre April 4th-6th, 2002. I was fortunate to be able to get a ticket for opening night. To say I laughed was an understatement. I squealed, howled, clapped until my hands were sore. Ms Pogson, you truly are blessed to be able to put pen to paper and come up with issues that a majority of women are facing on a daily basis. I can honestly say I saw myself in a few of those characters. It's humbling to see other ladies dealing with the same challenges.

I particularly wanted to point out two creative and captivating actors: Nadanja Bailey (Norman) and Leighsa Darrell-Augustus (Delight). All of us in the audience feel Broadway will soon come a-calling. We all know you would be shining stars in the Theatre District. The rest of the cast and crew did a sterling job as well. Patricia Pogson, congratulations once again for a wonderful production and to your upcoming nuptials. May God's blessings continue to flow to you.

ELEANOR SMITH

St. George's

P.s. A note to theatregoers, if curtain time is 8 p.m. it means 8 p.m. There is nothing worse than late comers, it's distracting to the actors on stage and to the audience members. How about showing a little consideration?

Find the money, and fast

April 8, 2002

Dear Sir,

I wanted to put in my two cents into the ongoing dilemma of moving the St. George's Police Station to Southside in St. David's. Obviously it would be detrimental to this World Heritage Site. However, what has surprised me the most is the lack of dialogue in this subject from the Premier. For goodness sake this is her constituency, her birthplace. I would think if anybody had had any input it would have been Premier Smith. Is this her way of telling us to take a hike? I hope not.

The argument from Government is that there aren't any additional funds for retaining the Police Station in St. George's. This constituent's response is they better find some money fast. They found money for other initiatives, which really could have waited for a second term (if there is to be a second term). So the demand now is to get money for the safety and protection of the St. George's citizens, which is inclusive of the Premier's family.

CYRIL DOWLING

St. George's

Bermudian hospitality

April 5, 2002

Dear Sir,

I am a visitor to you delightful island, and felt compelled to write to you regarding the disgraceful behaviour of one of your bus drivers. I took Route 4 from Spanish Point to Hamilton on Thursday, April 4, at 12.10 p.m. I was travelling with two children, one of whom is a Bermudian, and both the children had student bus tokens. I explained when boarding that I had only just arrived and had no Bermudian dollar coins. I offered US dollars or to purchase a token on arrival at Hamilton. I was told he (the driver) did not trust me to buy a token, it was against the rules, and if I had no money I had to walk. I told him I was travelling with the children and offered him the US dollars to keep until I gave him the token. He would not take the money but after much arguing very reluctantly allowed me to travel.

On arrival in Hamilton, I left the boys standing at the bus, bought the token, and returned with it. Instead of a polite "thank you" or even a smile, the driver said "you broke the rules". I replied that he should be happy I'd given him a token, and that a smile costs nothing, to which he responded "next time walk". I imagine your island depends on tourism as an important source of income. This driver's behaviour is no advert for the Bermuda I was led to believe I was going to visit, and certainly would not encourage me to visit again. What a pity such an idyllic island is spoilt by the attitude of one of its natives.

TRICIA KEMP

London, UK