fulfilling the array of promises made in the "Blueprint for Bermuda's future'' and in the days leading up to Election '93.

As we see it, Sir John Swan's first order of business is not, as some might think, the bases agreement. There is no doubt that the Premier must continue his travels to get Bermuda the best bases deal available. The future of the bases, for military or civilian use, is a vital part of Bermuda's economy.

But we think his first order of business is to begin mobilising his government and his party's new MPs to lift the "invisible ceiling'' which he identified as standing in the way of blacks in this community. Sir John made a diagnosis and his government must now work on a cure.

The UBP has been challenged by the voters to heal the wounds of black Bermudians and to bring them fully into the mainstream for the future. PLP leader Mr. Frederick Wade and his party played a pretty tough race card in this election and it was accepted by a large number of voters. Sir John Swan and his new government are challenged to make that card unnecessary. We do not think the UBP dealt well during the campaign with what are too often called "women's issues''. We do not like the term because it seems to us to be an attempt to move the issues out of the mainstream where they belong. It may be that Sir John needs a strong woman in a major ministry who is also charged with putting concerns about family abuse, crime in the street, their family future, children's welfare, and drugs in the forefront. We think Pamela Gordon could be that woman.

The voters from the East End of the Island sent the UBP strong and plain signals. St. George's will not be ignored. There must be a decision on a dedicated cruise ship and it must be a good decision for St. George's. But it will take a good deal more than that to convince St. George's North that it is respected by the UBP. It will take care and concern and as much attention as the UBP has lavished on Dockyard in recent years.

The Government must get going on the education plan. It must be careful to equalise opportunities for education, including scholarship opportunities. But it also has to work to give every Bermudian such things as equal physical facilities in education. There are some things Bermuda must afford.

The whole vexed problem of drugs is a great concern of the people. We have had studies by Dr. David Archibald, twice, and we know the problems. Government must now fully staff and fully fund some action. The National Drug Authority must move strongly and quickly.

We think the people are asking for a UBP government which cares and a Government which responds. The people may also be telling the UBP that it has one more chance to listen and respond.