broadcasting watchdogs.

And Opposition Sen. Kim Swan claimed the 100 days document published just before the offending broadcast was also a political publication -- not a Government one.

Sen. Swan said: "This was indeed a political document and I think it's important, as was indicated by the chairman of the Broadcasting Commission, for Information Services to know the difference between a political and a Government document.

"That's a fundamental thing the Government needs to grasp -- you can't have the Government touting the political line of that Government.'' But Government Sen. Michael Scott pointed out that, although last night's 100 days TV programme was banned and last week's was found to be in breach of regulations because it was too long, the Broadcasting Commission had ruled they were Government broadcasts, not party political ones.

He admitted the Commission had said "the reference to the Opposition in the broadcast came `uncomfortably close' to contravening the regulations, but the Commission did not find that it was in breach''.

And he said a series of damning reports on Government finances prepared by the official Auditor was a far more serious matter.

Auditor Larry Dennis found that hundreds of thousands of dollars had been wasted due to bad management and millions more had not been properly accounted for.

Sen. Scott said: "This is a serious mess that the former Government has left us with. But this Government will meet the challenges on the advice of the Auditor.

"On the issue of the people's money, this is a more serious matter.'' Sen. Scott added that Government had promised to "ensure that there was better distribution and dissemination of information'' across the country.

And he said: "In comparison to wastage of money throughout the years, I ask Sen. Swan to make the comparison -- I'm sure the country will.'' Earlier new UBP Senator, lawyer Mark Pettingill, took the oath of allegiance and officially took his seat in the Upper House.

During the motion to adjourn, former Bermuda Union of Teachers general secretary and Education Minister Milton Scott urged the entire Island to pull together to rescue the tourism industry.

He said the latest figures on arrivals were encouraging and he hoped the trend would continue.

Sen Scott added: "I hope that collectively we can really come to grips with it so all of us can become a part of the revival.'' And he praised Kalmar Richards, recently announced as the replacement for CedarBridge Academy head teacher Ernest Payette.

Sen. Scott said: "She is one of these individuals who at this time really pulls CedarBridge together.''