General Lois Browne Evans to explain why no-one is to be prosecuted over their involvement in pyramid schemes.

He said: "The Government is either shirking their responsibility or is hiding behind something. If they won't answer, you have to assume the more sinister explanation.'' The Royal Gazette revealed last week that Director of Public Prosecutions Khamisi Tokunbo has sent a file back to Police recommending that no-one be prosecuted.

In February, Peter Eccles, who was then a senior Crown Counsel, gave an opinion that the get-rich-quick schemes that were sweeping the Island were illegal.

Police Commissioner Jean-Jacques Lemay said at the weekend that Police are hoping to prepare further files for Mr. Tokunbo to try to persuade him to prosecute.

Meanwhile, an internal investigation into the involvement of Police officers in the illegal schemes is continuing.

Mr. Dunkley said if Mr. Tokunbo was not going to explain why no-one is being prosecuted, Dame Lois, as an elected official, should make a public statement to explain the reasons for the decision.

"They will not explain what is going on and people are saying to me that this is another massive loss of confidence in the Government and the AG's chambers,'' he said. "Mr. Eccles gave an opinion that they were illegal and I believe it is imperative that the DPP makes a detailed public comment informing people why this decision was made.

"From the first instance when this became public, the Government, including the Premier and the Attorney General, tossed this around like a hot potato not wanting to get burned and now the DPP has thrown it back to the Police. Is this the leadership, the proper course of justice, the shining example to the people of Bermuda? "Many people have fallen prey to these schemes and there has been much public debate and comment, and if the DPP is not willing to communicate with the Bermudian people then the AG, who is an elected official, should provide a detailed explanation.

"She should also stress the illegality of these schemes and the need for Bermudians to invest in sound financial vehicles.'' Pyramid scheme silence Last night, Dame Lois said Mr. Dunkley could have asked her the question in early July when Parliamentary questions were tabled on pyramid schemes.

No announcement about prosecutions had been made then, but Dame Lois said yesterday that "the position was near enough reached by then''.

She added that she would make a statement to the House of Assembly when parliament resumes if Cabinet or the Progressive Labour Party ask her to do so.

She said: "He had plenty of time to ask me about that in Parliament when a whole series of questions were put down.

"If he wants to drum up excitement during vacation, I'm not there. If the party or the Cabinet decides I should make a statement I will.'' When asked if she wanted to tell the public the schemes were illegal, she replied: "He (Mr. Dunkley) could say that and they would pay attention to that. He and his leader and anyone else can make those statements.'' Mr. Lemay said: "We submitted a file to the DPP for consideration. There are other individuals we are looking at and we are continuing (to see) whether there is sufficient evidence to put forward additional files to the DPP.

"The internal investigation is still ongoing and the Police officers who have participated in the pyramid schemes as organisers or participants will be dealt with accordingly.'' DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS DPP