Government figures released last night showed 8,131 people passing through the Airport between March 14 and March 20, 16.9 percent more than the same week last year. To date, Bermuda has hosted 45,915 visitors, or 18.5 percent more people than last year's 38,734.

NEW PSYCHOLOGIST FOR PRISONERS JAL Casemates Prison is planning to take on a new psychologist in order to deal with prisoner problems.

Prison Commissioner Mr. Ed Dyer said that although plans had not been finalised, we are preparing to bring on a second psychologist so the work in the prison can be shared between two people.

"We are fulfilling a long range plan having a second psychologist, who will concentrate on the new prison,'' Mr. Dyer said.

"And the present psychologist Dr. Derek Binns will focus more on the Prison Farm and the Co-Ed Facility.'' Dr. Dyer added that the new psychologist would not be excluded from also working with the other facilities.

UP WITH PEOPLE FOR BERMUDA YTH The internationally renowned touring company "Up With People'' is making their biannual trip to Bermuda to present their message of care and concern for humanity and to promote the exchange of ideas and cross-cultural harmony.

And Bermuda has the opportunity to put this ideal into practice.

Host families are needed to provide accommodation for their cast members.

Approximately 50 students from one of their five international casts will be arriving on the island on Saturday, April 16, to spend almost three weeks entertaining and teaching the community.

The cast, ranging in age from 18 to 26, represents 13 different countries, including Germany, Mexico, Australia, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, Belgium, and of course, Bermuda. Bermudians traveling in this years production are Cherie Richardson, Jerry Dee Johnson and Cyanne Thomas. Cyanne will be performing here.

An advance team is here coordinating details pertaining to the cast's arrival and activities, and would like to arrange places for the youngsters to stay.

Host families also benefit from the experience, for this allows them to learn about their guests, and the "Up With People'' students find that they learn about their hosts' customs, foods, jobs, values, languages, and more.

If you are interested in becoming a host family, please contact team member Jason Jackson at 296-0704.

A WORKSHOP FOR CHARITIES CON Members of charities can learn to make successful pitches for support at a workshop on Monday.

"Presentation Skills for Charity Speakers'' is sponsored by the Centre on Philanthropy and offered free to centre members.

The workshop is presented by Mr. Alastair Grant, who has many years of experience as a consultant and trainer to charities in Great Britain and Bermuda.

The aim is to assure speakers' messages are clear and their personalities come through.

Among the areas covered will be hints on timing, eye contact, and use of silence.

In England, Mr. Grant has worked for charities including the National Trust, the Putney Hospital, and the Home for Incurables.

His first voluntary presentation in Bermuda, held on January 25, was oversubscribed, said centre executive director Ms Nancy Smythe.

The 90-minute workshop begins at 6 p.m. in the Bank of Bermuda training room in the Personnel Administration Building on Gorham Road.

Only 20 people can participate. Interested charities should register with Ms Smythe at 292-5320.