razing of Round House in Tucker's Town was described as a "sad thing'' yesterday. ---- Page 2 XING DA CONSPIRATOR JAILED CTS Xing Da conspirator jailed One of the leaders of the Xing Da Chinese immigrant smuggling ring was imprisoned for six years by a US court yesterday. ---- Page 3 BERMUDIAN SOAP STAR ON ISLAND ENT Bermudian soap star on Island Bermudian actpr and film director Will Kempe -- back in Bermuda for the Cup Match holiday -- says he was initally reluctant to take a starring role on American soap opera `One Life to Live'. ---- Page 3 WAITER BACKS TRAINING PLAN GVT Waiter backs training plan A veteran local waiter has backed Government's plan to put a waiter training programme in place. ---- Page 5 YOUTH CRICKET SCHEME A PRIORITY CRI Youth cricket scheme a priority Immediately after being confirmed last night as new president of Bermuda Cricket Board of Control, Elvin James promised a vibrant youth programme. ---- Sport, Page 9 BANK OF BERMUDA PROFITS CLIMB BUC Bank of Bermuda profits climb Bottom line net profits for the Bank of Bermuda inched higher to a record $48.7 million, a three percent, or $1.3-million, increase over 1996 results.

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