FEBRUARY TRIAL FOR SMITH MUR February trial for Smith A murder suspect accused of stabbing a Canadian teenager to death will finally face trial in February -- after 18 months as a remand prisoner. Justis Raham Smith appeared at the Supreme Court arraignments session yesterday to hear a trial date would be decided on January 12. ---- Page 3 COX JOINS HER FATHER PTL Cox joins her father Newcomer PLP MP Paula Cox yesterday joined long-time Shadow Minister father Eugene on the Progressive Labour Party front bench.

---- Page 3 CONSIDER DRUG COURT DGS CTS Consider drug court Despite its small size, a drugs court is a viable option for the Island says a leading American judge. ---- Page 5 TAX STRUCTURE REVIEW UNDERWAY TAX Tax structure review underway A major review of Bermuda's consumptive tax structure is underway by US tax specialists at a cost of $100,000-plus. They could spend up to six months considering whether a more equitable system can be used to garner government revenue. ---- Business, Page 9 ELLIOT'S SURPRISE RETURN CYC Elliot's surprise return With the story line of a spy novel and the execution of a commando raid, Elliot Hubbard returned home to Bermuda last week for his first visit in almost a year. But leave it to the pranksters at the BBA to provide a moment of high drama and emotion for what might otherwise have been a private homecoming. ---- Sport, Page 19