condemned to death unless they are found new owners. A group of pups and older dogs will have to be put down unless an animal charity can find new homes -- because of a long list of stray dogs waiting to fill the kennels. ---- Page 2 SCHOOLS DON'T FOLLOW SALTUS ED Schools don't follow Saltus Two private schools, Bermuda High School and Warwick Academy, have distanced themselves from a policy at Saltus which bumps the children of exempt company staff to the top of waiting lists. ---- Page 2 CADET OFFICIALS HAIL SUCCESS ED CADET officials hail success Despite its reportedly unexpected success and plans to spruce up its surroundings, Bermuda's school for disruptive students is not expected to be permanent. In the meantime, the Centre for Adolescent Development, Education and Training (CADET) officials say they are making progress. ---- Page 3 ACTION PROMISED ON FERAL BIRDS ALS Action promised on feral birds The new Environment Minister has promised immediate action on the Island's feral bird problem. Harry Soares said within two weeks he would have an action plan to tackle the problem of chickens, pigeons and ducks causing a nuisance.

---- Page 9 TERRA NOVA GETS `A' RATING BUC Terra Nova gets `A' rating Standard & Poor's has affirmed its single-`A' counterparty credit and claims-paying ability rating on Terra Nova Insurance Co. Ltd. and Terra Nova (Bermuda) Insurance Co. Ltd. ---- Business, Page 13 NEW CHALLENGE AWAITS CYCLISTS CYC New challenge awaits cyclists Bermuda's national cycling squad this week begin preparing for the World Mini-Nations Championships in Cuba. ---- Sport, Page 23