Yesterday's British Airways flights cancelled

Mechanical problems have caused British Airways flights to and from the Island to be cancelled yesterday.

A British Airways spokesperson said: "We had experienced mechanical problems, and as a result the flight to Bermuda has been cancelled, so the flight leaving Bermuda was also cancelled. We're asking anyone with tickets booked on these flights to re-book by calling 1-800-AIRWAYS (247-9297)."

The airline expects flights today to proceed as scheduled.

Condolence book opened for Barbadian PM

A book of condolences for those who want to pay their respects to the late Prime Minister of Barbados David Thompson will be available at the Cabinet Office.

Mr. Thompson, 48, died at his home on Saturday morning following more than three months of illness. In September, Mr. Thompson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

On Sunday, Premier Ewart Brown called Mr. Thompson "a personal friend, an ally of Bermuda, and a major figure in Caribbean politics."

The book will be available for signing starting today.

Tourism still advertising for New York office marketing manager

The Department of Tourism is still looking for a marketing manager for its New York office. Government first advertised the position in February.

Ads targeted a qualified and experienced individual with a strong sales background and management skills. The post was readvertised in the Official Gazette last week

Yesterday Tourism director William Griffith said the office's director of global operations had "assumed the responsibility" of marketing manager for the last several months.

The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the marketing section of the New York office. This includes implementing the marketing plan, working with key agencies and monitoring promotions.

The individual will also be required to coordinate promotional opportunities with television and radio stations as well as magazine and film companies. Monitoring budgets and preparing quarterly reports on media spending will also be an important part of the job. As will making recommendations about future budgets.

The individual must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of five years work experience. The final confirmation of the post will be conditional upon the applicant obtaining the required non-immigrant visa to work in the US. Applications are due by November 3.