elephant, Sports Minister the Hon. Pamela Gordon stressed yesterday.

Speaking at press conference where a board of trustees for the stadium was announced, Sen. Gordon said the selection of the board could not have come at a better time -- referring to the achievements of the Bermuda's soccer team in World Cup qualifying rounds.

The board, chaired by Bank of Bermuda president Mr. Donald Lines, will review Government's plans for the national stadium, then work toward seeing it completed.

Sen. Gordon said each of the trustees, who met for the first time yesterday, would appoint a sub committee, then go back to the public to "ensure that this is a project that will work''.

She said although there have been plans for the stadium, the board is reviewing them because Government "wants to make sure that the facility put up there is manageable''.

"We don't want to have a white elephant there,'' she said.

Bermuda Football Association president Mr. Charles Marshall will be deputy chairman of the board and in charge of facilities management. Engineer Mr.

Miles Outerbridge will be in charge of construction; banker Mr. Alan Richardson will head Finance and Planning; advertising executive Mr. John White will be in charge of public relations; international businessman executive Mr. Paul O'Connor will head fund raising; and optometrist and former BFA president Dr. Gerard Bean will be responsible for the sports and events committee.

An ex officio-member will be appointed at a later date.

Among the top priorities on the board's list are building a pavilion at the western end of the stadium and making the facility more secure.

And while Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan admitted that Government had neglected the stadium, he said the team selected were well equipped to get the job done.

"This is an important initiative because it brings together the sporting and business community,'' he said. "This is a marriage and Government is the facilitator.'' He said he was sure the team, which will act as a quango like the Bermuda Housing Corporation, would create a stadium that will benefit the whole community.

Sir John also commended Sen. Gordon for being the first Sports Minister to develop "such an important spirit'' between the Island's sport and business sectors.

Mr. Lines said the board could not predict when the stadium would be completed or how much it would cost until it reviewed the plans. But he said the trustees hold three-year terms and hoped to see the work completed during their tenure.