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I HAVE been appalled at the coverage of the troubles in Bahrain, particularly during the height of the disturbances last week.

The credibility of some of the international news outlets must be called into question when even the BBC cannot get basic facts right such as the location of the protest.

If I hear Pearl Roundabout described as Pearl Square one more time on the World Service I think I'll scream.

I think your sister newspaper the GDN should be praised for its fair and balanced reporting.

On reflection, further training must be offered to our national TV and radio broadcasters, this would allow them to offer a more comprehensive and balanced way to cover events happening in the country, particularly an English-language service.

Surely it's far better than having residents rely on biased international coverage?

A. Burns, Bahrain.

Editor's note: See Betsy's column on Pages 12 - 13

I MUST say how disappointed I was that some of the international schools were suddenly closed this week. There have been no threats made to schools or children as far as I am aware. Decisions such as this spread fear and hardly help the country.

Bemused parent, Saar.

I HAVE received many calls, SMS' and emails about the article featured in last week's GulfWeekly on my art work. I could not wait to reach the office where colleagues were waiting to show me the article. I was astonished by the colours and the photos chosen for the centre spread. The pages looked like a painting! Of course, the article was well written by Charlie Holding with a good ending.

Adel Al Abbasi,(The banker/artist), Bahrain.

I'M really frightened about what is happening in Bahrain. Can you please stop the protesting and the shooting?

Ali, aged 10,

Riffa.

PERHAPS the security forces in Bahrain should watch how demonstrations are handled in Europe. Take the recent student demonstrations in the UK. They crack heads, not break hearts.

Paul Levie,

By email.