latest batch of visitor-arrival stats show June US arrivals hit 37,527, up more than three percent over the 36,402 arrivals in June, 1997. ---- Page 3 PITBULL `CAUSED' ACCIDENT AC Pitbull `caused' accident A Southampton woman is at home recovering after a Pitbull caused her to have a bike accident yesterday. Julie Russell, 34, was driving home from working an early morning shift at the Belmont Hotel where she is the supervisor of housekeeping when a Pitbull ran into Middle Road.

---- Page 3 ROBERTS' HOPES DASHED AGAIN ATH SW Roberts' hopes dashed again There was further disappointment for Bermudian swimmer Craig Roberts as he crashed out in the heats of the men's 100 metres freestyle at the Complejo de Piscinas on the third day of the Games of the Sun here yesterday. ---- Sport, Page 13 RANGERS HOST LUCKY SEVEN SOC Rangers host lucky seven Seven local youngsters last night embarked on a dream 10-day training trip to A Park, home of top Scottish club Glasgow Rangers. With airline tickets provided by sponsors, their local clubs and family, the seven members of Bermuda's under-17 national team departed for Scotland where they will spend the next week and a half training with the former Scottish champions. ---- Sport, Page 13 RULE CHANGE MAY HELP BSX STK Rule change may help BSX The BSX has become more attractive to hedge funds due to a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. amendment to its rules. ---- Business, Page 32 AS&K LOOKS FOR UPSIDE BUC AS&K looks for upside The financial crisis in the Asian markets could mean more opportunities for firms like Bermuda's Appleby, Spurling & Kempe in Hong Kong. ---- Business, Page 34