George's Harbour, New England radio talk show host Jeanine Graff is zooming in on Bermuda's business.

Ms Graff, who works for WBNW out of Boston, broadcast live back to her millions of listeners interviews with US Consul General Mr. Bob Farmer, senior vice president of the Bank of Bermuda Mr. Peter Mellor on global investing and a few cruise ship passengers.

While talking to Mr. Farmer, Ms Graff described Bermuda as being "the most beautiful place'' and questioned him on the challenges he faces following the closing of the US Naval Air Station and its impact on the economy.

She also wanted to know about the Island's crime level and drug problem. Mr.

Farmer said the Island caters to hundreds of thousands of US visitors and visitors from other countries, and he added that there were 20 US prisoners in the Westgate Correctional Facility who "in most cases were caught bringing drugs into Bermuda.

"Bermuda is very tough on drugs and visitors think they will get off lightly,'' Mr. Farmer said.

He added: "The Island is a wonderful place for tourist and international businesses because it has a low crime rate. It is virtually crime free. The biggest problem is the importation of drugs.'' Mr. Farmer also said the Island had a good Police Commissioner (Mr. Colin Coxall) who is addressing the drugs problem.

Ms Graff was also interested in the number of "celebrities'' that have residences on the Island such as millionaire and ex-Presidential candidate Ross Perot.

And she questioned Mr. Farmer on the recent Independence Referendum. Mr.

Farmer said former Premier Sir John Swan was defeated because the majority of Bermudians had a "if it isn't broke why fix it?'' attitude.

When Ms Graff tried to corner Mr. Farmer into saying whether he felt the same way he replied: "We want the people of Bermuda to do what they want to do.'' He added that he feels new Premier the Hon. David Saul will do a good job, adding: "It was a delight to work with Sir John''.

When asked how he wants to leave his mark on Bermuda Mr. Farmer said he was very concerned with the environment and planned to "work closely with organisations to help protect it''.