The Commission for Unity and Racial Equality (CURE) is holding a leadership training forum in January.

Award-winning film-maker Lee Mun Wah will be presenting a film "The Colour of Fear".

The event ? to which politicians, the judiciary, civil servants, business and community leaders are invited ? will be held on Saturday January 24 at Harmony Club.

There will be a pre-training evening the previous night at Harmony Club.

With wishes for a happy, healthy and safe holiday for all of Bermuda, the Police have urged New Year's revellers to celebrate responsibly.

"If you must drink ? don't drive," was the message along with a reminder for parties to have a designated driver if going out. Police also reminded motorists that as of January 1 they must buckle up, as the new safety belt law will start to be enforced.

An increase in breaking and entering incidents Island-wide has prompted the Police to warn residents to be sure to secure their homes at all times.

On Thursday there were ten incidents of breaking and entering, with three occurring in Devonshire, two in Paget and Warwick, and one each in Smith's, Southampton and Pembroke parishes.