got it working, got this from one of the google help forums:
Chemosabe View profile
More options Jan 2, 10:52 pm

Go into Options >>
Security Options >>
Application Permissions >>
Google Maps >>
(push menu button), select Edit Permissions >
select Allow Connections and Allow Interactions.
save....

Seems to have done it!
Crazy!
Now I will have to see if it all works right - many pple seem to think it does not work as nice as the older version.

Thx!

P.S. I did nto find the old version for BB anywhere.