round of shuttle diplomacy involving the British Government and international financial watchdogs.

After leaving the World Economic Forum in Switzerland later this week, the two will travel to London for a round of talks with the UK Foreign Office.

And on Friday, Ms Smith -- who has already met Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development chief Donald Johnson at the Swiss meeting -- will travel with Mr. Cox to the group's Paris HQ in a bid to keep the Island off a hitlist of dodgy jurisdictions.

Ms Smith said: "What we have discovered is that people generally have Bermuda confused with other islands -- they need to separate Bermuda in that context.'' And Mr. Cox added: "It will be an informatory and exploratory meeting -- hopefully we will be able to do something good here.'' But he said: "It does appear we have a lot to be hopeful for on the basis of their own criteria.'' He was, however, staying tight-lipped over the post-Switzerland rounds of talks.

Mr. Cox said: "Even if we had something -- and we do have a few things -- I wouldn't say anything at this point for the simple reason that we've got to clear up some things. It's a very delicate situation at this time.'' Ms Smith is due to address a meeting of the Bermuda Society in London on Wednesday.

The day after she and Mr. Cox are set to meet UK Ministers -- the first time the PLP have been to London as Government -- with the possibility of meeting Foreign Secretary Robin Cook not ruled out.

Ms Smith said: "We are hoping to gain a better understanding on both sides and introduce ourselves as the new Government.'' But Ms Smith added she was not fully briefed on who the pair would be meeting.

She said: "It will really be whatever they have organised for us.'' Ms Smith added during the WEF meeting at Davos she had pushed Bermuda as a business jurisdiction -- and as a film-makers mecca waiting to happen. She said: "I met movie producers and producers who should look at Bermuda as a locale and business people who should look at the Island in terms of setting up business here.

"We've had a number of people agreeing to come to Bermuda and have a look at it.'' Last night Ms Smith addressed a dinner meeting on world woman leaders organised by Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

She added: "All in all, it's been a very worthwhile trip and very positive for Bermuda.'' Ms Smith was backed by Mr. Cox, who described the Davos summit as "a great experience'' which offered valuable experience for the new Government.

Mr. Cox said: "You get a chance to talk about your country and it's also a learning experience. It wasn't just about the business aspect, it was breaking down barriers and correcting misconceptions people might have had.

"It's been great -- a lot more people know about Bermuda and know us as a Government.''