will not happen, it has emerged. New Jersey-based James M. Dwyer, Real Estate Investment & Development, was interested in buying the Lantana property which closed its doors last July but has pulled out. ---- Page 2 EX-CHIEF QUESTIONS BUDGET POL Ex-chief questions budget A former Commissioner has questioned why the annual Police budget had jumped by $10 million since 1995 but there were now less officers. ---- Page 3 CUSTOMS, BA JOIN FORCES CUS FLY DGS Customs, BA join forces Bermuda Customs have landed a unique agreement with British Airways for a joint crusade against drug smuggling. ---- Page 5 PAIR MAY FACE US CHARGES CTS Pair may face US charges The saga of two Puerto Rican men who had a dust-up on a plane could take a dramatic twist when they arrive in New York this morning. Charges in Magistrates' Court were withdrawn yesterday because they are likely to face Federal charges in New York for disrupting a flight. ---- Page 7 SECURITY GUARDS RECOUNT ORDEAL CTS Security guards recount ordeal Two of the three bank security guards beaten during an armed robbery have recounted their terrifying ordeal at the hands of a masked gunman. ---- Page 7 WARWICK TEENAGER STABBED CRM Warwick teenager stabbed A young Warwick man was last night listed in stable condition at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after being stabbed early yesterday morning. ---- Page 7 VISITORS CASH IN ON WEATHER TOU WEA Visitors cash in on weather Hotel guests reaped the rewards as the coldest day of the year brought into effect the Temperature Guarantee Scheme. ---- Page 7 RAFTER TO PLAY EXHIBITION TEN Rafter to play exhibition Pat Rafter, one of the superstars of world tennis, is to play an exhibition match in Bermuda. Australian Rafter, who has a home on the Island, will play on the semi-final Saturday of the XL Bermuda Open. His opponent is still to be confirmed. ---- Sport, Page 21 FULL SERVICE ON MOVE BUC Full Service on move In a blow to the Island's efforts to become a centre for electronic commerce, Full Service Trade System looks set to pull up stakes and relocate to the US.

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