would not be tolerated by Hamilton officials. ---- Page 2 COX REASSURE BUSINESSES IMM Cox reassures businesses Immigration Minister Paula Cox has dismissed fears that the new Government could be ready to launch a widespread clampdown on work permits. ---- Page 3 BEWARE OF LOTTERY `SCAM' GAM Beware of lottery `scam' A top businessman yesterday warned of a potential scam targeting Bermuda and involving an Australian lottery. ---- Page 6 U-17 TEAM COULD STAY TOGETHER SOC U-17 team could stay together Efforts are underway to organise extra competition for the Bermuda under-17 soccer team who drew high praise after their narrow failure to reach the next stage of the World Youth Cup. ---- Sport, Page 13 MULINGA PONDERS 10K RETURN MAR RUN Mulinga ponders 10K return Hopes are high that top road runner Charles Mulinga will defend his 10K title on International Race Weekend next month -- despite having been viciously assaulted after his victory last January. ---- Sport, Page 13 HOTELS EYE BUMPER CHRISTMAS TOU BUC Hotels eye bumper Christmas Local hotels seem set to receive rosy occupancy figures under their Christmas trees this year as visitors flock to Bermuda to celebrate the holiday. ---- Business, Page 20 PLAN FOR THE PERFECT PARTY LS Plan for the perfect party Hosting holiday parties can be daunting. But rest easy: there are some tried and true tips to get even the most socially inept hosts and hostesses through an evening with the greatest of ease. ---- Lifestyle, Page 27