will attend one of the largest hospitality trade shows in the US. The National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago, Illinois will feature former US presidential candidate Republic Sen. Bob Dole as the guest speaker and more than 1,900 exhibitors from around the world. ---- Page 2 DEVELOPER LAUNCHES APPEAL PLN Developer launches appeal A rival developer yesterday lodged an appeal against plan by two insurance giants to build offices on the derelict Bermudiana Hotel site. British businessman Peter Clayton launched the appeal against ACE Ltd.

and EXEL Ltd. on the deadline. ---- Page 5 AI FOCUSES ON REFUGEES CLB AI focuses on refugees Amnesty International has shifted their focus this year from prisoners of conscience to a series of campaigns aimed at raising awareness about the plight of refugees. The local chapter is sponsoring a visit to the Island by a former refugee from Ethiopia, together with an expert in refugee affairs, Canadian Janet Bench. ---- Page 8 PROFITS DECLINE FOR PARTNERRE BUC Profits decline for PartnerRe Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. profit for the first quarter ended March 31 fell to $60.7 million, compared to $68 million in the same period last year. ---- Business, Page 13 DRUG TEST TO BE MANDATORY DGS SP Drug tests to be mandatory Under a proposed Drug Free Sports policy, national sports teams would not leave the Island without being tested for drugs, said Youth Development, Sport and Recreation Director Anthony Roberts. ---- Sport, Page 41