fifth liner to Bermuda -- which would be a St. George's-only caller.

This was the claim of Shadow Tourism Minister Mr. David Allen , who feared the East End would end up without the ship it was promised for next season.

It was his understanding there were no other cruise lines in the running.

"Government made a solemn commitment to St. George's to provide it with a ship,'' he said. "And we in the PLP don't intend to let them off the hook. We expect them to deliver or pay the cost.'' He said the suffering St. George's business community especially was concerned the town may not get a liner. The twin-port concept was not working in the town's favour because passengers waited until they got to Hamilton to shop.

"I am concerned that information is reaching my ears that the Tourism Ministry is about to announce its rejection of Carnival's bid,'' Mr. Allen said. "I would welcome a clarification from the Premier, who now seems to be in charge of cruise policy.'' Mr. Allen was speaking during the Motion to Adjourn in the House of Assembly on Friday. The Hon. Sir John Swan did not give a reply.

Mr. Allen further said it was his understanding that a delegation of Carnival officials "were not even given a proper audience by Tourism'' when they visited last week.

Mr. Allen said he accepted Carnival's Tropicale may not be the most ideal ship for Bermuda in size and image.

But it was the PLP's firm belief that St. George's should have its own ship by 1994 at the latest.

If no ships were interested in coming to the Island, then Government should offer tax incentives such as scaling down the passenger head tax and allowing a weekend slot, he said.

The PLP would not be in favour of any more twin-port callers. PHOTO Mr. David Allen MP.