There were 42 cycles reported stolen in the last week, Police said in a news release. Nine were recovered.

"We are appealing to all cycle owners to lock their cycles with a good substantial lock every time they are left unattended,'' Police said. "In addition, we would ask the public to be observant and report any suspicious activity to Police.'' The regular Police number is 295-0011. The cycle squad number is 299-4211, and the number for anonymous calls is 295-1140.

WEEKLY AIR ARRIVLAS DIP EIGHT PERCENT TOU Weekly air arrivals dip eight percent The total number of air arrivals last week dipped by 8.2 percent in comparison to 1994, Government figures show.

A total of 4,530 people arrived by air in Bermuda between February 20 and 26 -- 403 fewer than the 4,933 that came during the same period last year.

Overall, 24,458 visitors have come to the Island in the year to date.

That represents a drop of 1.8 percent -- or 437 fewer arrivals -- over the same period of 1994.

DON'T FORGET TO RESITER FISHING BOATS FHP Don't forget to register fishing boats Owners of fishing boats have until the end of this month to be relicensed, Environment Minister the Hon. Gerald Simons said yesterday.

And owners will not only have to have their vessels inspected, they will have to show they have the required safety equipment, Sen. Simons said in a news release.

Commercial fishing boats used to be exempted from the Marine Board Regulations, but the law has changed. The safety equipment requirements are "now especially important,'' since Bermuda will be responsible for all search and rescue activities once the US Navy departs later this year, he said.

The law does not allow the Minister to license boats after the deadline passes, so "any latecomers might well lose their vessel licences,'' he said.

He urged fishermen to contact the Department of Fisheries at 293-1785, to make an appointment to be inspected.

FORMER BERMUDA LAWYER IS KNIGHTED LEG Former Bermuda lawyer is knighted A former barrister with Bermudian firm Conyers, Dill and Pearman has been knighted in England.

The Hon. Sir Brian Smedley, QC, was knighted on February 14 after being sworn in 12 days earlier as a High Court judge.

Sir Brian was a member of the litigation department of Conyers, Dill and Pearman from January 1984 to March 1987.

The firm's Partnership Secretary Mr. Michael Woods remembered Sir Brian as a "very good and capable'' barrister.

He explained Sir Brian, who was made a Queen's Counsel in England, had come to Bermuda from the UK because the firm needed an experienced barrister.

Mr. Woods said that Sir Brian had been helpful to several Bermudian law students while he has been at the Old Bailey, England's central criminal court. He was able to pass on the benefits of his legal experience.

WOMAN MISSING, POLICE SEEKING HELP POL Woman missing, Police seeking help Police are appealing for help with finding a 37-year-old woman who has been missing from her home since Tuesday morning.

Marsha Butterfield was last seen around 11 a.m.

She was described as medium brown skinned, 175 pounds with thick dark hair greying in the front.

She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue sweater with a pink and yellow design and red sweat pants.

Police said the missing woman's family were very concerned about her safety and would appreciate any assistance in locating her.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police at 295-0011.