ERROR RG P4 26.4.2000 A story in last Thursday's newspaper stated that Laureen Bassett is soon to receive a certificate in training and development/systems design from the North Carolina State University, not the University of North Carolina.

Bermudians will have to change their world view and teach young people proper work values in order to continue prospering, Hamilton Lions were told yesterday.

Laureen Bassett, a Bermudian training officer, said "attitude'', both visible and in vocal demeanour, were serious social issues that must be addressed urgently.

If not, current efforts at reviving tourism and maintaining the economy would prove "fruitless'', she warned.

Training and Development officer for Global Custody Operations at the Bank of Butterfield, Ms Bassett will soon receive a graduate certificate in Training and Development/Systems Design from the University of North Carolina.

She is also the president of Bermuda Toastmasters Club and a volunteer with De Boys Day Out Club which mentors local boys on job and social skills.

"The Bermudian populace must keep pace with an ever-evolving, ever changing world,'' Ms Bassett said.

"Old attitudes of yesteryear are no longer good enough, as they can, and will add to the hindrance of our progress in future.

"Yes, I am of the opinion that this same attitude problem can have the potential of moving us toward a point of national self destruction,'' she added.

"So whether we have excuses for the way that we are or not,'' Ms Bassett continued, "I want to stress that it is incumbent upon each one of us to have a look at who, what and where we really are in this economic race.'' Saying "the time of reckoning has come'', Ms Bassett said second best will not be successful and Bermudians must educate themselves in a fast moving, electronically based international business based economy.

She added: "This means continuous self-development and re-education of ourselves and of our children.'' Ms Bassett also took aim at how the Island is governed, with the adversarial two party system ultimately holding back development.

"Rude exchanges and verbal battles are taking away from the job that needs to get done to aid in our very survival,'' she said.

"Where in Bermuda is personal discipline at its worst? In the Senate and the House of Assembly. Respect is earned, so what messages are we passing on to our young people. Do as I say but not as I do?'' Ms Bassett called for local professionals and residents to become involved in programmes such as a "Day of Mentoring'' for young people.

"This could be a day for giving professional advice and knowledge, one-on-one, for various areas of business,'' she said. "From technical career planning to tutoring in communication skills, to the proper way to walk and talk, suggested and successful interview techniques, and it could even include the key to picking the correct accessories, what ever exist within the Lions Clubs.''