Having lived and grown for more than half of my life in St. Patrick's, and having visited more than regularly, areas now destroyed or damaged by the xxx (give whatever name you wish) on Soufriere Hills, I had more than journalistic interest in the visit afforded me both personally by jeep, and then by helicopter during this past week.

It was only my second trip by helicopter over the volcano and surrounding areas, but this time it was much more extensive than the first. It was a guided tour led by chief scientist, Steve Sparks and two others from the MVO, with the expert Jim McMahon at the helicopter controls. I was allowed the privilege to choose any site I wished to see.

I do not feel capable, and may even have difficulty in repeating my observations and information received about the volcano, but I will say that something should be done very quickly about the need I share with the scientists, particularly Lynch, Robertson and now Sparks, to have some local television coverage of the volcano as a means of keeping the public more informed. My information suggests that the funds are available to bring this to reality, but it seems there are some very 'top officials' in our government, who no longer believe, that the public deserves to be informed, as they 'keep passing the buck'

First we viewed the ashy conditions from Foxes Bay southwards, the damage being done to houses and the infrastructure, and the source of the mud-flows that keep public works busy at Fort Ghaut, and now further south to Kinsale. Then we flew from O'garros up White River and looked at what used to be the Great Alps waterfall. The waterfall which has been an important tourist attraction and a site visited by every able bodied Montserratian from time to time, has no water flowing over it and has been reduced from about 70 feet drop to about 20 feet.

It was on April 3 last year, just over a year ago, when the southern half of the island was ordered to evacuate and it was almost on the anniversary of the relocation when the Galways wall succumbed.

The beautiful rain forest vegetation that featured the hike along the river course and up the sides of the hills that used to fascinate the unsuspecting observer, is now bare and covered in ashes and volcanic material, while the base of the cliff that made the waterfall is more than two thirds to the top. As the dust rose as a result of the chopper's wings, Jim retreated the helicopter and we continued up the river course towards the Galways sulphur springs that also used to be a spectacular feature.

Seeing the destruction of the area, I couldn't help recalling the difficulty I had as a boy riding a donkey in earlier years and then later crawling down the sides of the Soufriere (which had eroded over the years), to cross over to where we cultivated a vegetable garden on the other side of the mountain. The valley has almost filled up, completely covering the area and the boiling sulphur springs, which used to send steam and mist high into the air, a fascination to me during those early years. No one will try it now, but it will be a comfortable walk from one side of the Soufriere to the next. If the material continues to tumble down what is now a sheer cliff to the top of the dome. It can provide the necessary fill to enable the construction of a road continuing through to Roaches and connecting Tar River and beyond from that side.

As we approached what is referred to as 'the Galways Wall', we observed a small rock fall working its way down the side of the mountain. It gathered more rocks on the way down to the base of the mountain which is now the filled up sulphur spring crater. A small ash cloud built up as Jim again backed away, circling and waiting for the cloud of ash to dissipate.

Upon approaching the top of the mountain I observed that it now starts at the top of the dome on that south-western side. Steve Sparks then confirmed the center of the lava activity, where nature, or the volcano if you like, displayed itself in an unusual manner. The new mountain is massive with many rocks and other volcanic material and a cracked up surface, with lots of steam and gas hissing upwards from all parts of the dome, most of it concentrated on that southwestern side and coming out of the 'blob', as they called it.

The scientists pointed out that this blob had shifted some 30 meters in a couple days growing larger with an exceptionally smooth surface at the top with cracks all over it, giving it the appearance of a cracked boiled egg.

The dome had grown much higher than the top of the Galways Wall, had filled up the space between it and the wall and now formed one with the mountain side, whereby any material leaving its top at that side, descended down into the Soufriere below.

As we moved around to the Gages Wall which looks down over Plymouth, the scientists observed and pointed out several new cracks in the mountain side. They all agreed that if and when the activity should shift further westward, and similar activity should develop such as has taken place down Tar River and White River, it could well be disastrous for Plymouth. This is more so because of shallowness of the valleys leading down from the mountain.

Earlier this week, Professor Steve Sparks said when the concern was raised several months ago, scientists were justified in thinking the Galways Wall would collapse, sending materials crashing into the sea.

"Any landslides would have pushed millions of cubic meters of volcanic material into the sea, creating tidal waves," he said.

He says, that view has now change, given the nature of the activity over the wall, (down the mountain).

He said also that the wall is possibly slowly disintegrating, and it looks less likely that there would be any large landslides to create a tidal wave.

My tour in the helicopter was made possible as a result of the excellent views over the Soufriere Hills Volcano. The near perfect conditions have enabled scientists and the public to look at the 50 million-cubic-meter volcano at various vantage points.

Sparks reported that a large mass of lava seems to be pushing its way to the Galways Wall.

According to him, this movement of lava may produce more rock falls and possibly pyroclastic flows.

Meanwhile in related events, even though the threat of tsunamis has passed, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) is taking the situation seriously. Co-ordinator Jeremy Colymore says a programme has been developed to deal with the issue.

As reported earlier, head scientists at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory are meeting in Trinidad this week. The meeting will take place at the Seismic Research Unit at the St. Augustine Campus of the University of the West Indies. Among those attending will be current head of the MVO Professor Steve Sparks, who gives way to the incoming head, Doctor Simon Young, also attending the meeting with Dr. Willie Aspinal, Richie Robertson, and Lloyd Lynch. The meeting will look at developing a more consistent policy in monitoring the volcano and providing information to the public.

Soufriere Hills volcano is teaching us things, such as our weather pattern, that we otherwise would not have noticed.

Noticeable is the wind pattern, which seems to blow northwesterly as April shows its face. Full-scale relocation began last April 3 for a third time, so we have just passed the anniversary date. Around the same time this year the ash from ash falls has been blown as far as St. Peter's, though lightly to date.

That brings to note some support for the argument the Spanish Pointe residents are putting up, for not relocating into the unknown. They argue that there isn't a spot of ash in their area, although they are so close - southeast of the dome and just beyond Long Ground, where damage from the September 17 explosion occurred. So they argue, 'why move into areas where we are likely to be touched off by ash, however light, when we are in an area where there is never any, for the life of the activity?'

Then the other question is raised, where will they move to. Accommodation is already scarce in the safe zone, so are they being asked to leave the island? Well, that raises yet another problem: further down goes the economy. Indeed for every single person who leaves it increases the problem ever so much.

It is now five months since elections and we need a report on how much of the $125 million has been spent so far, and how. If the UK is merely allocating funds to Montserrat, while using a 'Band Aid' approach to the problems here in the hope that the volcano would go back to sleep so they could limit the expenditure, we need to know. No cohesive plan seems to exist for the north. If there is, it is a best kept secret. There are many questions that need answers and many problems are apparent, but what is the game?

We repeat, if we do not get our act together and show that we can manage our own affairs (we should know our problems best), we will not have any affairs to manage.

Thanks for a short space in your paper. I think it is just right for me to thank and congratulate Mr. David Brandt on behalf of all the truckers in this island.

I am thinking of the trucking jobs at the rice mill. When he saw that things were not going right, he took up the cause and spoke on behalf of the poor man, and as a result, the jobs are shared in a fairer way today.

There are other matters, which need to be looked into, and I hope that others will follow his good example and speak out for the interest of the ordinary man.

Once again, thanks Mr. Brandt and keep up the good work. You have spoken up not just for truckers but for people in shelters and others who suffered hardship because of the evacuation. The island owes you a debt of gratitude.

Yours faithfully,

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has launched its 1997 Essay Competition, which is part of the Bank’s Community Outreach Programme.

This year student’s must write on the topic, What are the implications for OECS countries of a single market and economy?

Fifteen thousand dollars in prizes will be distributed to the winners of the competition and their schools. An added feature of this year’s competition is $1,000 book grant to the school with the most entries.

Essays must be submitted to the bank’s headquarters in St. Kitts or the respective Agency Offices no later than July 15, 1997. The winner will be announced in early September. Details are available from the Bank and its Agency Offices, and from secondary and high schools in ECCB member territories.

In 1996, Keesha Coretta Webster of Anguilla’s Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School won a computer for her school and a book grant of $1,500.00. Her essay is being serialised in the ECCB’s quarterly Financial Newsletter.

Increasing incidents of counterfeit of the Eastern Caribbean currency notes have prompted the East Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to organize seminars for officials in the Windward and Leeward Islands.

The first in the series of the workshops is slated for St. Kitts April 10 and 11.

Montserrat will be represented by ECCB resident representative, Miss Alfreda Meade. All commercial banks operating on Montserrat are expected to attend, along with law enforcement officers from the member territories.

The workshops are in response to a rise in the number of counterfeit cases in the Caribbean. They are intended to help officials detect and prosecute suspected offenders. Several persons have been able to escape prosecution in the past.

The ECCB is getting assistance from currency printers, Thomas De La Rue of the United Kingdom, and the Bank of England.

Montserrat was knocked out in the second round of the 1997 Leeward Islands debate on the weekend. The Montserratian students lost to Nevis after debating the topic "poverty is the root of crime" on Saturday night.

The Montserrat debaters for that night were Cindy Johnson and Rhiana Meade. The finals of the 1997 competition was held between Anguilla and Nevis on Saturday night, after which there was a presentation and exchange of gifts and the honouring of persons from different countries.

Following the escalating volcanic risks to the southern tip of the island at O’Garros, plans are in place to protect facilities belonging to Radio Antilles in the South of the Island.

Pyroclastic flows from the top of Galways have reached about one kilometer from the facilities, which include a 50,000-watt transmitter and antennae.

Officials fear that if activity of pyroclastic flows persist, they may be channeled further down the White River Valley, continuing to destroy everything in its path.

Manager Keith (Stone) Greaves says crews are waiting for the green light from scientists before the equipment could be dismantled.

He says a local team including members of the Montserrat Defense Force, the Montserrat Police and technicians has been established.

News out of Grenada says that Prime Minister Keith Mitchell is planning a trip to Cuba later this month. The trip will make him the first leader of his country to visit Cuba since the United States invaded Grenada in 1983, where Cubans had been carrying out infra-structural changes.

The four day visit is to seek assistance in the construction of a national stadium in Grenada as well as health care scholarships for Grenadian students.

This week, a three-man delegation from the European Union (EU) held high level discussions with the government of Montserrat. Chief Minister Bertrand Osborne met EU representatives to discuss a range of issues, including increasing rice quotas for Montserrat.

.Later, news of an increase in rice quotas came from the EU Council based in Brussels. A Government Information Service (GIU) press release sent to the radio stations, stated that the quota has been almost doubled from 4,500 to 8,000 tons. The increase covers the first 4 months of the year January to April.

The raising of the quota levels followed meetings in London and Belgium by Chief Minister Bertrand Osborne earlier this year where he had argued to the Union that the quota was too low and as such will affect the livelihood of scores of Montserratians, dealing a severe blow to the already hard hit economy

While here the EU delegation also visited the Drummonds Housing site, which is financed by European Emergency Funds

Following their Annual General Meeting a few weeks ago the Montserrat Building Society has decided to make loans available to persons to purchase lands for residential and commercial properties in the volcano safe zone of the island.

Manager of the Society, James Hixon, says the response to the programme has been good so far. He says the loan programme is aimed at helping to stimulate the economy and encourage Montserratians who want to build, but do not have sufficient finances.

Interested persons can get more information about the loan programme by going to the bank’s office in Palm Loop.

As Primary School children prepare to return to classes after the Easter break there is doubt as to whether the new St. John’s School will be ready. According to reports there is still more work to be done at the Lookout site.

Royal Bank of Canada has been the proud sponsor of the 1997 Carifta Games, which were held in Barbados at The National Stadium from April 4-6. The Bank responded to a late call for assistance from the Amateur Athletic Association of Barbados, who undertook to organize and host the meet at very short notice, after a last minute withdrawal by the original host, the Bahamas.

Without doubt, it is one of the most important track and field events on the regional sports calendar and this year, the Games was entitled "Royal Bank of Canada Carifta Games 1997."

Since its inception in 1972, the Carifta Games has been the "training ground" for many renowned Caribbean athletes. With the rise to international prominence of athletes such as Ato Boldon, Obadele Thompson and Jermaine Romaine, public interest in the Games was expected to be at an all-time high this year. Twenty three countries were represented this year, with the total number of participating athletes reaching the 400 mark.

In making the announcement, Mr. Douglas Maloney, Vice President, Barbados and Eastern Caribbean expressed the Bank’s pleasure at being afforded the opportunity to play a part in the development of sports in the Eastern Caribbean and commended the Amateur Athletic Association for the courage and commitment displayed in efficiently organizing the games with next-to-impossible time constraints.

Methodists on Montserrat will reach another milestone this weekend, as the first local Presbyter in the Leeward Island’s District is inducted on Sunday.

Reverend Rosalind Morgan will be officially inducted at the Zion Methodist Church in Cork Hill. The service is scheduled to begin at 7pm.

With her new office Reverend Morgan will be responsible for the Cavalla Hill, Long Ground and Kinsale Methodist Societies.

In other news from the local arm of the circuit, members of the Methodist clergy in the Caribbean continue to show solidarity with their counterparts on Montserrat. Four women ministers are spending the week on the island.

They are Reverends Edris O’Neil and Yvonne Flores-Nibbs of Tortola, Martin Riley of Saint Eustatius and June James from St. Kitts.

While on island they will meet with members of the Methodist community.

It has also been reported that the Methodist Society on Montserrat continues to receive support from their counterparts in the United States of America. A group of 15 persons from the Grace United Methodist Church in North Canton ,Ohio, spent several days here.

Before leaving the island team leader Connie Lenzer said there is a genuine interest in helping Montserrat.

The news comes good for people wishing to take up the voluntary Relocation Scheme to England and at the same time bad for Montserrat.

The special airfare for the program came to an end on March 31. However the authorities have announced that British Airways (BA) has agreed to extend the special fare. This means persons traveling to London on the program will continue to receive a reduction on their tickets.

The original agreement on the one way ticket was $1695.00, but according to reports a new agreement was reached with BA running until the end of September.

Persons traveling to England under the scheme can purchase their tickets at the special airfare.

The voluntary relocation scheme is for a two-year period, and gives Montserratians an opportunity to escape any threat posed by the volcano.

Meanwhile each relocation puts further stress on the already very stressful economy as sited by several businessmen.

Just as announced a few weeks ago, a new channel has been added to Montserrat’s Cable TV line up. The new channel. BBC World features mainly world news and documentaries.

Customers have been getting a preview of British television on channel 5 and Cable TV has assured customers that there will be no increase in cost for the new channel.

A programme, expected to last six weeks and funded by the Canadian Teachers Federation, is the second in a series of Spanish Language Workshops organized by the Montserrat Union of Teachers (MUT).

The oral sessions are part of a programme by the MUT to improve the language skills of teachers on the island. A MUT spokesperson said "the workshops are not only open to MUT members but non-union teachers as well, and at all levels."

The Spanish workshops are conducted by well known Spanish tutor, Rachel Collis, and MUT hopes to mount similar programmes in French in the near future.

The student body at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies has reached it’s highest level to date. Student enrollment now stands at over 10,000 for the 1996/97 academic year.

This represents an increase of three per cent over the 1995/96 academic year and a total increase of 11 per cent over the last two years.

UWI Principal Kenneth Hall says 51 per cent of the students enrolled were full time, 31 per cent part time and another 18 percent were enrolled in off campus programs.

There were no plans to reopen the temporary dump site at Little Bay. The confirmation came from Chief Environmental Officer Major Joseph Lynch who said that although the alert level had been raised form Amber to Orange, authorities will still continue to use the dump site at Whites.

He says authorities have restricted dumping at Little Bay until the Whites site can no longer be used. There were also earlier reports of the removal of trash from the almost full Little Bay site to the Whites’ dump.

This comes following many criticisms of the dump at Little Bay.

SPORTS

 Champions of the Leeward Islands

The jubilant Montserrat Under-19 cricket team returned home Thursday, April 3, to a VIP welcome at the W. H. Bramble Airport. The team had just secured the 1997 East Caribbean Flour Mills Leeward Islands Under-19 championship that was played in St. Croix, USVI.

The 14 young cricketers, along with manager Colin Riley, and coach Sammy Kirnon were in good spirits following the most dominant performance by a cricket team from the Emerald Isle since Auriel Kirnon and the 1989 Under-19 team won all their matches in the same tournament in St. Kitts. This is the third victory for Montserrat, who also won in 1987 in Antigua.

Five of the under-19 team, fast bowlers Tyrone Greenaway and Naris Gerald, batsmen Zhuan Sweeney and McPherson Meade, and wicketkeeper Rohan Ryan, were selected as part of the 19 players named to train for the Leewards team for the Northern Telecom West Indies Youth Tournament that will be played in Guyana, August 8 to 25 , 1997.

The team got 4 points from a drawn game against Antigua, and then proceeded to get wins against Nevis by an inning, and against St. Kitts by 74 runs. Rain caused the loss of a full day's play against Anguilla but the young Montserratians were able to push for first innings points.

Tyrone Greenaway made the most runs (274 at an average of 54.8) and took the most wickets by a Montserratian (20). For his outstanding effort with both bat and ball, Greenaway, the former West Indies Youth player, was named the tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP). Greenaway posted the only century for Montserrat, 105 not out against Anguilla. There were half centuries for Sweeney (79 vs. Anguilla), Meade (87 vs. Nevis) and Greenaway (89 vs. St. Kitts). Naris Gerald's 5 for 32 vs. Nevis was the best bowling analysis for the Montserrat team.

The players return to action in the Montserrat Mills League this weekend when they play Pyroclastic Cricket Club, Saturday and Sunday at Salem Park. In the other game, Cork Hill will take on Police at Lansen Park.

The Montserrat Amateur Basketball Association (MABA) league, sponsored by Cable and Wireless, continues with early second round games this weekend.

Play at the Salem Basketball Court was hectic in the first round with Ghetto Rockers, Volcanics, Monstars and Rebels establishing themselves as leading contenders for a national title.

The first games in the second round were played last Sunday. Northern Swipers recorded the first upset of the second round when they defeated Ghetto Rockers by a comfortable 8-point margin. Led by strong guard play by Jeff Lane (18 points) and Andy Daley (20 points), Swipers cruised to a 75 - 67 win. For Ghetto, forward Craig White was again in fine shooting form (34 points), and was well supported by forward/center Edmund O'Garro (16 points).

Result in Game 2: Rebels 80 - MVO 57. For rebels, Ron Lewis 22 points, Lesroy Weekes 14 points. For MVO, Percy Roach 12 points.

This weekend's games:
Friday:
Ghetto vs. MSS 7:15
Gunz vs. Renegades 9:15
Saturday:
MSS vs. Killers 7:00
Monstars vs. Swipers 9:00 
Sunday:
Volcanics vs. Swipers 6:30
Gunz vs. Monstars 8:30

On my very first visit to Montserrat in November of 1969, I learned of an imminent multi-million dollar plan to develop Little Bay. The proposal included an elegant hotel, a world-class yachting marina, a championship golf course, several fine restaurants, and even some luxury condominiums.

Although it would seem that my prime concerns are in the realm of traditional tourism, I am now seriously reconsidering the usefulness of Little Bay solely as a resort. In actual fact, prior to our volcanic related relocation, we had a quality tourism development that extended from Richmond Hill north through Woodlands. This area included several beaches, hiking and biking trails, bird sanctuaries and wetlands, a challenging seaside golf course, tennis courts and hundreds of beautiful homes, many with swimming pools, built by discerning Montserratians and visitors alike.

Sadly, this area is now being abused due to the urgency of our present needs.

Do we really want 40 foot containers in our gardens, lumber stacked on our tennis courts or plywood grocery stores on our only golf course? What are our options?

It seems that available commercial land is the main obstacle. Private lands are either in residentially zoned areas, have become prohibitively expensive, or have so many owners that the titles are hard to negotiate.

Although others, more knowledgeable on such matters, have made similar suggestions I think the subject is something we should all chat about.

It is feasible that the 230 acres of government owned land at Little Bay could be turned into a model Caribbean town, unlike any in the region.

This valuable area could possibly be designed to include a commercial sector with shops, banks, restaurants, utility offices and even some governmental departments, at a safe elevation on the gentle slopes. Warehouse space could be designed adjacent to the new pier. A recreational park at sea level with adequate parking could complement the entire scheme and continue to attract divers, snorkellers and sea bathers.

If this town could be designed in traditional Caribbean architectural style, including cobble stone sidewalks and old fashioned lamp posts, with special emphasis on ecologically sound management of water catchment, sewer disposal and recycling, every visitor and Montserratian alike would boast about our truly unique, Little Bay Town.

Dreams, vision and planning are the beginning. Now we have to chat about financing!

...They have left their homes, lost their jobs, rent to pay, some with mortgages plus rent. You name it - a wide range of stressful conditions.

Several persons have given up their jobs and left the island. You may ask why. It all boils down to the uncertainty of the situation that we find ourselves in. Montserrat is a small place and the main dumping sight at Whites estate is in the unsafe zone. Government is under a lot of pressure to remove from the

temporary dumping sight at Little Bay. Search for an alternative sight is ongoing, but one is difficult to find. All of these just add up.

I am not making an excuse for littering. Littering carries a fine in Montserrat. Up to the time when the volcano started to erupt there was a best village competition where residents were proud to clean up the village. Previously Montserrat was regarded as the cleanest place in the Caribbean not only by

expats but by other Caribbean Nationals.

I must join Klaus by hoping that you got enough "positives" for your column rather than the "negatives" you spoke about.

Hi All

Randolph Riley hit the nail on the head. The National Trust is still working with the children a little while ago, they had a Garbage Busters Day where groups of kids picked up trash along the road. They have another one planned. Thus the education continues.

Just a thought to all of you in the US or those who have visited the US. If litter wasn't a problem, why are stretches of US highways, country roads, etc. adopted by various businesses, service groups, etc. to keep clean? We have come a long way here.

by Dr. Howard Fergus

In 1949, concern was expressed about the island’s steadily declining population. ( Incidentally, an Indian who went up over the volcano in a helicopter became an instant expert this week on the demographics of Montserrat. He announced that our population, which was originally 5,000 has now been reduced to 1,000. This is what he told thousands and thousands of people on television). The Trinidad Guardian that carried the Montserrat story in 1949, was more correct. It blamed the decreasing population on the fact that more and more males were emigrating and fewer babies were being born as a result. In 1946, the island had 414 live and 19 still births, against 486 and 21 in 1947. At the end of 1948, the population had dropped from 14,329 to 13,504.

Our population is declining (not to 1,000) for different reasons. But should the male factor to be taken into account in our emigration policies? As the newspaper man would say: "I’m just wondering". After all, there is such a thing as learning from history.

"Firstly let me say that I am a Montserratian. I left Montserrat at age 19 but after the first year away I have been to Montserrat almost every year and some years up to half a dozen times in one year.

I have a burning desire to return home. I tried in 1995, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to abandon the plans that I had and return to the States.

I for one believe in independence for Montserrat, but at this time it is not in any way or form ready to take on such a (brave) grave goal. In order for Montserrat to be ready for independence, there are a few things

in my estimation that need to be done first.

1) The economic base needs to be self-sufficient. We need:

a) More light textile industries and other industries;

b) More electronics productions;

c) To find use for national produce for export like (coconut, pineapples, peanuts etc.);

d) To encourage more farming;

e) To promote a financial center with regulations and procedures in place, to protect Montserrat from being caught up in any money laundering schemes;

f) To establish it's own means of air and maybe sea travel between Montserrat and Antigua and some of the other islands;

g) To start using local talents in both professional and non professional sectors.

2) We must educate youngsters in school about Montserrat's history and how the local government works.

3). a) Instill national pride in all Montserratians in every thing we do, (inter-island sports etc.)

b) Get rid of all forms of prejudice and racism in our society.

c) Encourage Montserratians to return home but also encourage those who can't return home to establish and or support some sort of local industry if they can.

e) Establish Montserrat as a place for conventions and seminars not only for the region but worldwide basis.

f) Look at hiring an expert to show how best Montserrat can be marketed and establish a budget for such a task (use the volcanic crisis as a source revenue).

g) The Government needs to have open forums with the locals to hear how best they can serve the island and listen to those with prior knowledge and experience.

4) Establish set goals with dead lines to reach those goals. One ought to be "independence for Montserrat". (realizing that it may take up to 10 years to prepare for independence.)

I love Montserrat very much. Whatever one does should be done with common sense and not hastily.

I pray for all - Keep the faith and be wise in your daily decisions.

Jus wonderin if Montserratians can learn a few things from the residents of Spanish Point who refuse to relocate.

Jus wonderin if a high ranking police officer is allowed to take local Spring Chicken into zone A.

Jus wonderin if Radio Antilles can be moved in time before the volcano go on air.

Jus wonderin if it is true that the real reason Rams Supermarket shelves in Salem look so bare, is because they are owed over $1 million for food vouchers. And jus wonderin, why it take months before business places are paid for the vouchers!

Jus wonderin why Montserratians fuss over things for nine days, talk about it for twenty one days and then drop the subject.

Jus wonderin when sanitary conditions will improve at Gerald's Park and be removed from the main topic of discussion of visitors and residents alike.

Jus wonderin why the new St. Johns Primary School was not finished for the start of the new school term.

Jus wonderin if the pharmacy in Salem also operate around the secondary school campus.

Jus wonderin when our local cricket star will make his debut for Leeward Islands Cricket Team.

Jus wonderin if the Indian commentator who enjoyed the spectacular view of our world famous volcano from the helicopter, and reported that our population is down to 1000 persons only counted the who he saw in the unsafe zone.

The Montserrat Building Society Limited Is Now Making Loans Available To Purchase Land For Residential And Commercial Properties.

Get More Information from the Offices in Palm Loop.

Opening Hours: (During Relocation)

• Monday-Thursday - 8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.
• Friday - 8:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.

 FOR SALE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Director of public Prosecutions in the Legal Department, Saint Christopher and Nevis (St Kitts-Nevis).

Applicants should be qualified for not less than five years to practice as advocate in a Court having unlimited jurisdiction o in civil and criminal matters in the commonwealth.

The Salary of the post is at a fixed rate of $56,280 East Caribbean Currency per annum (free of income tax).

Further particulars of the post can be obtained from:-

Applications together with two recent testimonials should be addressed to the Headquarters, Basseterre to reach him not later than 30 April 1997.

Any successful applicants will be required to take up his appointment on or before 1 June 1997.

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified citizens of the ECCB member Territories to fill the post of Systems Analyst at the East Caribbean Central Bank.

A good first degree in Computer Science or related subject, and some experience with the following Operating Systems:

1. Novell Netware3.x
2. Microsoft Windows NT Sever 3.x
3. Sco Unix 4.x

The system Analyst/Programmer will be directly responsible to the Director, Management Information Systems (MIS) for the proper performance of his/her duties which will include:

1. Providing Technical Assistance to Programmers and Junior Staff.
2. Ensuring adherence to departmental standards.
3. Preparing test data and organizing program test schedules.
4. Preparing detailed plans for programming jobs.
5. Ensuring that standard programs and subroutines are utilized as means of improving efficiency.
6. Analyzing program specifications for completeness and conformance to standards.
7. Carry out the work of a programmer as required.
8. Supervising programming personnel when required.
9. Fulfilling administrative reporting requirements.
10. Provide assistance to on-line users.
11. Assisting in effecting systems tests, preparing manuals for software developed and preparing a plan for the conversion from manual to automated systems.
12. Performing and assuming other duties and responsibilities as may be required at the direction of the Director, Management Information Systems.(MIS)

An attractive remuneration package will be offered.

Applications stating qualifications and experience with the name and addresses of two (2) references should be forwarded to:-

To reach no later than 25 April 1997.

Applications which do not meet the minimum requirements indicated above will not be acknowledged.

Forward all Questions, Comments and Suggestions to: roachb@candw.ag

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