Education chiefs rap Butler
for his treatment of three students caught stealing. They described his action as "mediaeval''. But Mr. Butler defended his actions, saying the punishment was a last resort. ---- Page 2 ARIEL SANDS TO LOSE MANAGER TOU Ariel Sands to lose manager Bermuda is set to lose a top-ranked local member of its tourism industry next month when he heads overseas to take up a new post. Ariel Sands' Club and Cottages general manager Jason Powell is heading to Greenwich, Connecticut to take up a post at the Indian Harbour Yacht Club. ---- Page 3 PRESTIGIOUS CONFERENCE ON HOLD CON Prestigious conference on hold Ongoing negotiations are holding up further announcements about a major event slated to be held in Bermuda later this year. The prestigious World Conference of Mayors 1988 Convention is to be held in Bermuda between November 15 and 20.
---- Page 3 TERRA NOVA IS TAKEOVER TARGET BUC Terra Nova is takeover target A US analyst has identified Terra Nova (Bermuda) Holdings Ltd. as a prime takeover target, and a stock which investors should consider buying. ---- Business, Page 11 SINGLETON AIMING FOR GOLD LUG OLY Singleton aiming for gold Patrick Singleton has decided to go for the gold in 2002. Ending weeks of speculation about his future, the Bermuda luge phenomenen yesterday confirmed that he will dedicate the next four years -- and perhaps the next eight -- toward a return to the Winter Olympics. ---- Sport, Page 23