unbeatable prices.

In fact it is the only shopping venue in the city where you can get your car washed while you shop and afterward get your hair styled.

Whether it's clothing or jewellery, CDs or household items, Court Street offers discriminating shoppers a bang for their hard-earned buck.

Running from Front Street to North Street, Court Street is one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse shopping area to be found anywhere in Bermuda.

There is absolutely nothing on your shopping list that cannot be found here.

True Reflections Bookstore should be your first stop if you are interested in African art, clothing and literature.

Mrs. Annie Young, who runs the store said that great Christmas gift ideas are here for the taking.

"In addition to our large selection of books on Africa, we have Egyptian Jewellry, Kente cloth covered leather bags, puzzles for the kids and T-shirts adorned with pictures of everything from civil rights activists to Bermuda Gombeys.

For the music lover looking for the latest R&B, reggae or calypso there's the choice of four shops -- Chris Kross Records, Dub City, Compact Discounts or Scorpio Records.

Dance Hall fans can get the latest 12-inch or CD by Sanchez, Wayne Wonder or Jigsy King as well as the latest session and mixed tapes from Jamaica.

Inside Scorpio Records at the junction of Angle and Court Streets, Mr. Antoine Tuzo 22, and Mr. Kurtis Wells 21, say reggae fans can purchase CDs between $16 and $20.

"We get fresh 45s every week from Jamaica,'' Tuzo says. "Our biggest seller is session tapes from Jamaica. We sell between 80-90 of those a week.

"We hold the people up right. We will even try to get them what they want as much as possible.'' Jazz, Classical and Country & Western enthusiasts should check out Compact Discounts. Now in it's third year, owner Mrs. Carole Hetherington takes pride in her store being the sponsor for the Downbeat radio show.

"We have the most inexpensive range of CDs,'' she says. "My prices are between $16 and $17.50.

"I carry it all. From the latest Boyz II Men and Teddy Pendergrass, to Isaac Hayes, Patsy Kline, Charlie Pride and Iron Maiden. There's something for everybody's tastes.'' If household items are on your Christmas shopping list look no further than Bargain Centre.

There you will find everything from luggage to children's toys, televisions, phones, board games and braids.

Upstairs are children's bicycles and pictures to brighten any room in the house.

Mr. Keible Hart, owner of Bike World says he has some special items in addition to his wide variety of bicycle parts and accessories.

"I am the sole distributor of roller blades in Bermuda. We carry kids sizes through to adults.

"We have the Adult trike. It's a three wheel cycle with a basket at the back which sells for $500. It's perfect for senior citizens.'' Inside Zig-Zag boutique, Mr. Antoine Kent says he has the latest trendy looks for the young adult.

"We have pants suits, Plaza pants and wide leg jeans for women and wool and denim jackets for men.

"We also have a large selection of hats and costume jewellry like chokers.

They sell very quickly.'' For the sports fanatic, make sure you do not miss the wonderful bargains and selection found at Champion sports.

"We carry the largest selection of baseball caps in Bermuda,'' says Ms Gina Wade. We also carrying such well known names as Diadora and Adidas in addition to the new line of Mizuna soccer boots that are becoming more popular now since they are the boots the Brazilian world cup team plays in now.

"In sneakers we have a good selection of brand names like Puma and Nike. New balance and K-Swiss,''she says.

COURT STREET offers unusal items at reasonable prices.

OUT OF AFRICA -- True Reflections promises more than just smart clothing, there are also books on a variety of subjects related to Africa and Bermuda.

EASY RIDER -- The Adult Trike is three wheels of fun, and would make the perfect gift idea for Grandpa or Grandma.