Assembly on Friday.

Education Minister the Hon. Clarence Terceira paid tribute to the Teen Forums held over three days, which he said were "very informative,'' and drew an "extraordinary response'' from the young people who attended.

He singled out master of ceremonies Ms Tina Caines of Government Information Services, as well as officials from the Department of Health and Minister of Health the Hon. Quinton Edness .

For his part, Mr. Edness congratulated Shadow Health Minister Mr. Nelson Bascome for his role in the World AIDS Day activities.

Mr. Edness also thanked guest speaker Mrs. Debra Frazer Howe of New York for her frank remarks.

Mr. Bascome returned the "good tidings'' from Mr. Edness. Along with his congratulations, he added his sympathy to Mrs. Frazer Howe, because "she was attacked verbally by one of our residents''.

Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan sent condolences to Mr. Harry Soares MP and his brother John on the death of their mother, Mrs. Elise Soares.

Mr. Stanley Morton (PLP) congratulated Rev. Calvin R.E. Armstrong of The House of Prayer in Marsh Folly, on the church's tenth anniversary.

Community and Cultural Affairs Minister the Hon. Wayne Furbert congratulated Mrs. Florenz Maxwell and the staff of the Bermuda Library on the recent launching of the book Young Voices. It was the result of a creative writing workshop for youths ages eight to 16.

Mr. Leon (Jimmy) Williams (PLP) congratulated young lawyer Mr. Marc Telemaque on "an excellent speech'' delivered at a recent Progressive Labour Party banquet.

Mr. Williams also congratulated Ms Barbara Harries Hunter on her new book, The People of Bermuda: Beyond the Crossroads.

Government Whip Mr. John Barritt thanked the National Association for Reconciliation on its recent "very fine banquet,'' with Mr. Oscar Harriott as guest speaker.

Tourism Minister the Hon. C.V. (Jim) Woolridge sent his condolences to the family of Mr. George Armstrong of Smith's, who was recently "snapped up in the prime of his life.'' Mrs. Lois Browne Evans (PLP) congratulated the committee formed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Constitution of Bermuda.

Youth and Sport Minister the Hon. Pamela Gordon congratulated sailor Mr.

Stevie Dickinson for his silver medal in the Snipe class at the Central American and Caribbean Games.