will be among those graduating from a Massachusetts college this weekend.

Three of the girls whose apartment was devastated during a fire in February will be among the delegates at Atlantic Union College's 113th Commencement on Sunday.

Kendra Lee Pearman, who is president of the senior class, Lynnice Nisbett and Michelle Wainwright will all receive their degrees from Humberto Rasi, director of education of the General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists.

Island residents donated goods and cash to assist the students, some of whom lost their belongings and study material in the blaze.

Faith Beall, assistant director of advancement, said the three girls had all persevered with their studies despite the trauma.

"It was quite a time in their lives. They managed to keep focused even though it was hard,'' she said.

"We are proud of them for getting done what they needed.'' HOUSING CORPORATION PLANS TO BUILD UNITS HSG Housing corporation plans to build units The Bermuda Housing Corporation (BHC) has made an official application to the Development Applications Board to build 20 housing units at Southside.

Site clearing has already begun on the former US Navy school site on Texas Road. It sparked a storm of protest from residents worried about the area becoming a dumping ground for the poor.

A meeting between the BHC and concerned locals is planned for May 18.

The development will have 12 two-bedroom units and eight three-bedroom units with a multi-purpose building and garbage huts.

BIKE CRASH VICTIMS ON THE MEND AC Bike crash victims on the mend The condition of two youths who were involved in a serious road traffic accident which occurred near the Crow Lane roundabout shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday has improved.

Both of the youths are now in a general ward at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and are said to be in a stable condition.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact acting-Sgt. Pythagoras Santiago at 295-0011.

ST. GEORGE'S ROAD TO BE CLOSED TFC St. George's road to be closed Wellington Lane in St. George's will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, tomorrow and next Monday and Tuesday.

Motorists will still be able to access Wellington Lane from Wellington Street and Wellington Back Road, but will be unable to travel the entire length of the road.

Traffic trying to access Wellington Back Road and Suffering Lane from Wellington Street will be diverted via Khyber Pass.

Wellington Hill will remain open.