April 3, 2002

Dear Sir,

I am curious.

Why have we, the taxpayers, just paid $2.5 million for a fast ferry that is only doing four trips a day? During the remainder of the day the old ferries are doing the "Rockaway run", so my question is a) what is the fast ferry doing during the day and b) couldn't the usual ferries have handled another four trips?

JUST ANOTHER TAX PAYER

P.s. I drive down Middle Road in Southampton twice a day and I am still looking for the bus stops with purple tops, where are they?

It takes a genius

March 27, 2002

Dear Sir,

Today I received my first cellular phone bill after having signed up for a BTC value package. This had to be one of the most confusing and enigmatic usage information deliveries I have yet experienced.

However after diligent personal application I was able to arrive at formula that might aid others in a similar predicament.

Whilst I can shed absolutely no light on the meaning of the esoteric codes used (obviously designed for the privileged few) the following discipline may provide some answers:

Calculate the square root of the statement date, add your collar size, divide by the expiry date on a bag of chips, add half the value of charges you can't identify (this may take some time) and round up to the nearest $50.

In the event that this still leaves you somewhat confused, and as a last resort, apply to the Bermuda Magic Club, maybe they can make it go away completely! In closing if you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments!

ANDREW G. PINK

Warwick

CedarBridge triumph overlooked

March 25, 2002

Dear Sir,

I was very disturbed to see that there was no news in your paper this morning regarding the victorious win for CedarBridge Academy at the 17th Annual Quiz competition held this weekend.

The contest was held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess for public attendance and televised for viewers unable to attend.

CedarBridge Academy, for the second year, took first place, which to me, falls under the category of "front page" news. Or, do you consider the ongoing scandal with the Bermuda Housing Corporation priority? It seems your papers' extreme self involvement with this scandal is causing other important news to be overlooked.

It was disappointing for the young people participating this weekend, especially from CedarBridge Academy, to see no news in the paper this morning.

Please recognise, not only CedarBridge Academy, but all schools involved for their great efforts in the competition this year. I hope this will not be too difficult. I understand this is not as "juicy" as Bermuda's Enron, but some readers, including myself, would like to see more positive events included.

The front page would be nice!

Thank you for your time to read and consider my opinion!

NS

Devonshire