lottery called the Ujamaa system, while a warrant has been issued for her husband.

Juanita Denise Swan denied two charges alleging she promoted and conducted the lottery between October 1, 1997 and July 31, 1998 when she appeared in Magistrates' Court.

She was ordered to return to court on November 30 for mention.

She also denied publishing and distributing advertisements to "induce participation'' in a lottery between those dates.

A fourth charge of permitting a premises, on Berkeley Heights Road, to be used for a lottery was also denied.

All the charges are related to violations of the Lotteries Act of 1944.

Her lawyer, Larry Scott, told Magistrate Edward King that her husband, Craig Henry Swan, will return to the Island on Monday.

Mr. Scott said Swan was unable to alter travel plans after receiving a summons.

Mr. King said he would have to order a warrant for Swan's arrest but expected his part in the matter to be dealt with at the November 30 hearing.

Some 2,000 people are believed to have invested in the "Ujamaa System '', which offered "the opportunity to make thousands, maybe even millions, of dollars''.

Ujamaa is one of the seven principles of Kwanza, a cultural holiday celebrated by many Bermudians of African descent.

Ujamaa stands for "economic cooperation: to build and maintain our own stores, shops and businesses and to profit from them together''.

GAMBLING GAM