British media personalities are set to arrive in Bermuda on the supersonic jet Concorde tonight along with 100 high rollers to see in 1993 -- for the second time in one night.

Capitol Radio DJs including Mr. Nick Wheeler, Sunday Times writer Ms Rebecca Meade and reporters from Britain's TV Channel Four and the London Evening Standard will all be on board to cover what could turn out to be two world records.

Atlantic Time Tunnel, the British tour operator organising the venture, is attempting to set a world record for the fastest Ireland-Bermuda flight (two hours and forty minutes).

The company is also aiming to secure a place in the Guinness Book of Records as it will be the first time a group of people have celebrated the New Year in two different countries in one night.

"It's never been done before,'' company chairman Mr. Eric Barton said, noting Guinness Book of Records staff would be monitoring the entire event.

The group, including corporation executives, entrepreneurs and people dipping into their life savings for a trip-of-a-lifetime -- costing 3,000 per person -- will touch down first in Shannon, Ireland where they will take part in festivities and see in 1993.

Clad in black tie and party gowns, the revellers are due to arrive in Bermuda aboard the Concorde at 11.20 p.m.

The Tourism Department is organising a champagne reception and Gombey dancing show at the Airport where guests will see in the New Year. And then it's on to the Southampton Princess hotel for more champagne.

The group are staying at the resort for two nights, departing for New York on the Concorde in the morning on January 2.

On New Year's Day, a cruise aboard Lady Tamara is scheduled with cocktails at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.

And in the evening they will attend a gala banquet at the Southampton Princess.

The resort's manager Mr. Alan Bergl is particularly excited about meeting Mr.

Alan Wicker, of Wicker's World fame.

Mr. Wicker, who some might consider the Robin Leach of British television, has been travelling the world as a TV reporter for many years.

Mr. Bergl noted that the international press coverage of the unique event would be good for all of Bermuda.