possessing drug equipment, making a false statement to Police, and driving without a licence.

Perry Goater, of 22 Valley View Estate, pleaded guilty to all three charges in Magistrates' Court.

Sgt. Earl Kirby, prosecuting, said Police stopped Goater on Spurling Hill on August 6 and Goater gave his address, his brother's name and a false date of birth.

When officers realised it was not his name and his licence had expired they went to his home where they noticed a glass tumbler covered with silver foil used in connection with smoking cocaine, Sgt. Kirby said.

Goater told Police the tumbler, which had traces of cocaine, was not his, but admitted he was responsible since it was found in his house.

Duty counsel Mr. Tim Marshall pointed out that this was a "one-off'' offence for Goater.

"He has learned his lesson,'' Mr. Marshall said, adding that Goater is a waiter in a local club and supports three children.

Mr. Marshall said Goater has apologised to his brother and the Police officer for wasting the officer's time.

Senior Magistrate the Wor. Will Francis fined Goater $100 for the drug offence, $300 for giving Police false information, and $100 for not having a driver's licence.

NEW BAR GIVEN LIQUOR LICENCE LIQ New bar given liquor licence Shutters, a planned TGI Friday's-style bar and restaurant, was granted a provisional liquor licence by the Liquor Licencing Review Board last week.

The Burnaby Hill restaurant, which will feature three dining levels and a bar, is still under construction but manager and part-owner Mr. John Roach hopes to return to court in July for final approval.

Mr. Roach, who already owns three restaurants on Reid Street, said he plans to have Shutters, featuring Bermudian specialties, open for business by the end of July.

Although the outside of the building is completed, the inside is still under construction, he said.

Board members raised concerns that Shutters would operate similarly to many other Hamilton restaurants by featuring a happy hour whereby patrons do not even eat in the restaurant.

If that is the case, they suggested a restaurant and a bar licence was needed.

However, Shutters lawyer Mr. Wendell Hollis pointed out there were many restaurants in Hamilton that operate that way and hold only one licence, some of which had just recently had their liquor licences renewed.

Members then suggested changing the Liquor Licencing Act to include a pub (bar and restaurant) category was long overdue.

PRIMARY SCHOOL TURNS 70 YEARS OLD ED Primary school turns 70 years old The East End Primary is 70 years old this year and is tying in celebrations with Heritage Month.

On Thursday an anniversary concert takes place at the school at 7.30 p.m. and will feature gospel music, a dramatic presentation by students and instrumental entertainment.

Special guests will be Richard Allen AME Church minister Rev. Wilbur Lowe Sr., and his wife and former students.

Next Thursday, May 21, the school will host a special anniversary programme and an exhibition featuring the work of former students, including paintings by artist Mr. Otto Trott and Shadow Education Minister Miss Jennifer Smith, sculptures by Mr. Chesley Trott, photographs by St. George's common councillor Mr. E. Michael Jones and floral arrangements by his mother Mrs. Winifred Jones as well as others.

The programme, which starts at 7.30 p.m., will also feature guest speakers including Education Minister the Hon. Gerald Simons and St. George's Mayor the Wor. Henry Hayward.