of new educational alliance between the Bermuda Biological Station for Research and Duke University. ---- Page 2 LEGAL ARGUMENTS IN FRAUD TRIAL CTS Legal arguments in fraud trial Legal arguments monopolised the entire day of the fraud trial of former banker David Diggins yesterday. ---- Page 2 BBC OFFERS EQUAL TIME TO SMITH HOA TV BBC offers equal time to Smith The Bermuda Broadcasting Corporation -- reacting to criticism that it aired a "political broadcast'' when it featured Premier David Saul talking to the Island's youth on ZBM television -- has offered equal time to the PLP's Jennifer Smith. ---- Page 3 COX STEPS IN FOR WOOLRIDGE HOA Cox steps in for Woolridge Opposition MP Paula Cox led the PLP's presentation in the Budget debate concerning Community and Cultural Affairs after the Shadow Minister revealed family difficulties had prevented him from concentrating on his portfolio. Following Community and Cultural Affairs parliamentary secretary Grace Bell's introduction to the debate, Rev. Trevor Woolridge announced that his wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer. ---- Page 4