Magistrates' Court this week.

Lee Parry, 29, of Middle Road, Southampton, was granted a conditional discharge for six months after he admitted he used offensive words toward Donna Hill and the facts of the case were read out in court.

Police prosecutor Sgt. Anthony Mouchette said on Thursday that Parry was in the parking lot of the Heron Bay MarketPlace on October 1, 1996 at 4.30 p.m.

and was attempting to pass a car and a woman who were blocking his vehicle's path.

After waiting for a short time he decided to try and pass the car. When he passed he said: "You ladies enjoy your chat'', then parked his car.

Sgt. Mouchette said as Parry walked into the MarketPlace one of the women replied: "This is my Island I can chat for as long as I want.'' Parry then told the woman: "That's what's wrong with you Bermudians. You couldn't care less about anyone else.'' Sgt. Mouchette said further words were exchanged and Parry ended the conversation with, "niggers -- you're all nothing, but niggers'', then walked into the store.

When Parry walked out of the store he was confronted by the woman who told him she did not appreciate his comments, at which point he told her: "Go back to Africa''.

Yesterday, Parry -- who was represented by lawyer Richard Hector -- said he was satisfied that the words he used were offensive.

However, Mr. Hector told Acting Magistrate Wilhelm Bourne that Parry was not a racist and was ashamed by his actions.

Quoting from a statement Parry made to Police, Mr. Hector said Parry was served with divorce papers on that day and was not in the proper frame of mind.

Hector also quoted Parry as telling Police he only used the offensive words after being called a little white bastard.

Hector pointed out that Parry's first response was: "You ladies enjoy your chat.'' "There must have been something said that changed his mood,'' he added.

But when Mr. Bourne asked Parry if he agreed the words were offensive, he said "yes''.

Before handing down the six-month conditional discharge, Mr. Bourne asked Parry if he had anything to say.

"I should make my apologises to Mrs. Hill,'' Parry said. And he did after the court hearing.