longer a question of "if'', only a question of "when'' the Progressive Labour Party assumes the mantle of Government. ---- Page 2 NEW BANK HOPEFULS STATE CASE HOA New bank hopefuls state case Would-be bankers have stated their case to the House of Assembly's private bills committee, it was revealed yesterday. ---- Page 2 HUGHES APPOINTED TO SENATE SEN APP Hughes appointed to Senate Bermuda's newest independent Senator, Dr. Idwal Wyn (Walwyn) Hughes, promised to "listen and learn'' when he takes his seat in the Upper House. ---- Page 2 LONGEST-SERVING OFFICER RETIRES GVT Longest-serving officer retires Many trouble-makers should face a spell in the Regiment -- instead of prison, Bermuda's longest-serving probation officer said yesterday, on his retirement.

---- Page 3 CABLEVISION SEEKS 60 -- 40 RELIEF BUC Cablevision seeks 60/40 relief A cable TV firm involved in a tug of war between a local and US company is seeking an exemption to Bermuda's strict ownership rules, it emerged last night. ---- Page 5 REGULATOR COMES UNDER FIRE BUC CTS Regulator comes under fire The powers of the Massachusetts insurance commissioner may be restricted by the state legislature in the wake of a US insurance company's move to Bermuda -- where it was declared insolvent. ---- Business, Page 13 BERMUDA LIFT CARIBBEAN TITLE RUG Bermuda lift Caribbean title In atrocious conditions of torrential rain and strong winds, Bermuda produced a superb performance to defeat a strong Trinidad and Tobago side and successfully retain the Caribbean Rugby Championship in Barbados yesterday.

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