A concert, an official reception, a banquet and a parade are among the events planned in Bermuda to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

But some Bermuda residents have complained that not enough has been planned - and that the events that are scheduled have received very little publicity.

"Residents of Bermuda, whether they be monarchists or not, should be aware that celebrations for for this momentous occasion are taking place all over the world, except for here in Bermuda," said one resident, who e-mailed The Royal Gazette. "Why is it that, on the one hand, Bermuda is happy to embrace unity with Great Britain by gaining full citizenship, and yet on the other hand, are reluctant to recognise their Queen?"

Some of the confusion arises because the UK and most of the rest of the Commonwealth are marking the Jubilee this weekend, with Britons enjoying a special holiday on Monday.

But Bermuda's celebrations are not taking place until the following weekend, culminating with the Queen's Birthday Parade on Monday, June 10.

Among the events planned are:

l An exhibition at City Hall of Royal Memorabilia which has already opened and shall run until the end of June. The collection features plates, mugs and other items from the life of the Queen. It has been donated by Alan Gorbutt who has been collecting royal memorabilia for several decades.

l A private banquet will be held for the Corporation of Hamilton at City Hall on June 7.

l Governor Sir John Vereker will host the Queen's Golden Jubilee Party and cocktail reception on June 8 starting at 6 p.m.

l The Corporation of Hamilton is hosting a Queen's Jubilee Concert to be held in City Hall car park on Sunday, June 9 at 7.30 p.m. until 10 p.m.

The concert will have Bermuda bands featuring music from all the decades. The bands will start by playing music from the big band sound, swing, rock and roll, 70s and 80s music and reggae and salsa.

They are also trying to arrange dancers from the local salsa scene.

The concert will be opened by the Hamilton Town Crier making a proclamation outside of the new portico on the west side side of City Hall.

There will be a food court and kiddie land featuring face painters and other fun activities.

Corporation of Hamilton secretary, Roger Sherratt said: "It is an event for the entire family."

l A Golden Jubilee Church Service will be held at the Anglican Cathedral on Sunday, June 9 at 11 a.m. Governor Sir John Vereker and Lady Vereker will be in attendance, as well as the Mayor of Hamilton and members of the Corporation of Hamilton.

l The annual Queen's Birthday Parade on Front Street on Monday, June 10 at 10.30 a.m.

l Earlier this week members of the Bermuda Regiment were awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal. The members had to serve five years up until February 6, 2002.

The medal cannot be worn until June 4 - the anniversary of the coronation. The ceremony was attended by Governor Sir John Vereker and Lady Vereker.

But some residents have complained that not enough is being done on the previous weekend or in the schools.

"Countries all around the world (including many Caricom members) are taking part in the Queen's Jubilee Beacons on Monday 3 June 2002. Unfortunately Bermuda is not listed as a participant on www.telegraph.co.uk/news/graphics/2002/05/22/nhrh22big.jpeg. Why not, I wonder? Surely we were asked?" said a letter writer using the pen name "Royalist".

And J. Mello asked: "Can anyone say what preparations have been made by the Government and the schools, be they private or government, to celebrate the Jubilee for the 50-year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during the week of June 3, 2002?

"This is all part of our heritage and should be recognised.