Government is asking members of the public to weigh in on changing the current daylight saving schedule.

On October 30, Bermudians turned back their clocks one hour to mark the end of 2005?s daylight saving schedule.

Since 1986 the US and Bermuda have begun daylight saving on the first Sunday of April and ended it on the last Sunday in October.

The US plans to change the schedule in 2007. This year, USPresident George W. Bush signed the Energy Policy Act which extends daylight saving by three weeks.

Starting in 2007 it will begin on the second Sunday of March and end on the first Sunday of November.

The change is anticipated to reduce energy costs because daylight hours will be extended.

Warren Jones of the Central Policy Unit said Bermuda is considering if it should change the current schedule.

?It?s important for the public to realise we have an open mind about this and are not going into it with the decision made.? He said.

?We want to hear from as many people as possible before we make a decision.?

The CPU has already written to the Bermuda College, international business sector and other sectors of the community to ask for their opinion.

CPU is also asking for members of the public to express their opinion on changing the schedule and noted that Bermuda was not restricted to staying with the current schedule or switching to the new US one. New suggestions will also be welcome, Mr. Jones said.

Mr. Jones is accepting suggestions during the month of November.

People can contact him by phone 298-7167, fax 296-0555 or email wjonesgov.bm