signed off a long-distance relationship.

Representatives from the two institutions met last week at the Stonington Campus where it was decided that professors and faculty from both schools will soon begin visiting each other's campuses.

Fitchburg State Associate Vice-president of Academic Affairs Michele Moran Zide said: "We are very excited to be entering into an agreement that benefits both our institutions so greatly.

"We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship that serves faculty from both Bermuda and the United States.'' And Fitchburg State professor of Special Education Michael Fiorentino added: "An opportunity like this is important to Fitchburg State faculty and the students from both countries.

"The world is becoming such a small place and this programme will give us the chance to learn about and have experience with education in another nation and culture.'' Fitchburg State currently offers Bermuda College students both the Master of Education and the Master of Business Administration programmes.

The courses are taught through on-line computer networks and by Fitchburg State professors on the Island.

Individuals interested in either courses can contact Fitchburg State representatives in Massachusetts on 1-800-623-0856.

FURBERT EYES NEW SYSTEM TRA Furbert eyes new system A new body dedicated to improving the way the buses, cars, taxis and ferries operate on the Island could be up and running by the middle of 1998, a Minister said.

And the new Transportation Authority is intended to integrate the taxi service, ferries, cycles and buses.

"It is our wish to make transportation more convenient and comfortable so that we can get passengers to their destinations as quickly as possible,'' Transport Minister Wayne Furbert said. "We will pay particular attention to the western end.'' Mr. Furbert said that Government had already completed three studies which touched on emissions control, traffic and road safety.

Each of these items he said, would be addressed at length in a White Paper.

"The White Paper will talk about an integrated transportation system,'' he explained. "I think this is an encouraging sign. Right now our various transportation bodies work independently.

"Now we can look at transportation overall and try to find a way to integrate everything together.'' The benefits of the revamped system, Mr. Furbert said, would show itself in less wear and tear on vehicles, more parking spaces and less congestion in the west end every morning and afternoon each week day.