improve race relations in the workplace.

"We see the problem and are going to deal with it,'' said Mr. Dennis Tucker, the council's new president. "We are very excited about this. It is an opportunity to address race relations and turn awareness into action.'' Human Affairs Minister the Hon. Jerome Dill, whose Ministry is involved with the plan, said it "involves a way of raising consciousness of businesses and business decision makers about racial issues at their place of business.'' The great majority of upper management in Bermuda is white.

Mr. Tucker said the plan was in the early stages. "I'm sure we will be holding seminars and workshops and doing other things as well,'' he said.

He anticipated a positive response from his membership. "This should not be seen as purely a black problem. The Employers' Council wants to make sure all Bermudians, black or white, have access to opportunities at the upper levels.'' Seminars or workshops would be facilitated by members of the community. "We are talking to a number of people who can help,'' he said.

Employers' Council Executive Director Mr. Malcom Dixon and a team of three women would be putting the programmes together.

"I am excited because the Employers' Council has been positive and very helpful in setting this up,'' Mr. Dill said. "We see the organisation as our partner in this project.'' Mr. Tucker, who is vice-president and manager of Sonesta Beach Hotel, hoped other organisations would jump on the bandwagon. "I would like to see the Hotel Association, the Bermuda Industrial Union and International businesses get involved.'' Mr. Dill said it was too early to say precisely who would take part. But his Ministry was in touch with interested groups and individuals.