capital to receive World Heritage Status.

The recently appointed honorary council of the Foundation will meet for the first time this weekend to discuss what implications having such status will have on St. George's and what process and procedures are necessary in obtaining it.

The meeting, which will include both Bermuda residents and overseas representatives, will include comments from guest speaker Frank Lawrie, Director of Heritage Policy at Historic Scotland, who has been advising the Foundation on St. George's World Heritage bid.

In addition, members will be taken on a tour of some of the places in St.

George's that qualify the town for consideration.

Of the council's 22 members, ten come from organisations in the US, including the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the Historic Charleston Foundation and the Jamestown/Yorktown Educational trust.

A Foundation press release said: "This visit will provide those overseas members the opportunity to see how the history of St. George's can be brought to life very effectively, as they enjoy the attractions at the annual National trust Christmas Walkabout'', scheduled for tonight.

In addition, chairman of the St. George's Foundation Louis Mowbray said: "Each of our honorary council members brings a wealth of expertise and a personal commitment that will be invaluable in our efforts to restore and bring new activity to the Town of St. George.'' He continued: "We're especially pleased to have the support of His Excellency The Governor and to have forged such active links with other historic towns which have done so much to encourage cultural tourism and bring history to life just as we plan to in St. George's.'' Mr. Mowbray also explained that the Foundation would be coordinating an exhibition about the World Heritage application and the St. George's historical area, to be held in the Town from February 21 to March 4, 2000.