26 « January « 2006 « « This Is Jersey

Cann will go to the Games with Jersey England

BADMINTON star Elizabeth Cann will represent Jersey in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne this March.

WHEN Claire Reid booked to go to see her pal in Dubai she never dreamed she would end up playing golf with the European Tour superstars.

Irish provide first test for Vincenti

NEW Island manager Peter Vincenti's first test will be an under-21 fixture against Northern Ireland's under-18 Centenary Shield football squad next month.

Herbert’s England shine in Cordoba

ENGLAND's women's hockey team have drawn and lost their first two matches in the Four Nations Tournament in Cordoba, Argentina.

Five-race season for Mansell and Warwick

JERSEY's motor racing masters Nigel Mansell and Derek Warwick will be donning their overalls five times this year.

National squad training boost for gymnasts

NATIONAL coach John Grady and gymnasts Douglas Mauger and Harry Smale of Mont à l'Abbé Special Gymnastics Club joined the British Gymnastics Disabilities National Men's Squad for a training camp at Wingate House at the weekend.

Call goes out for firms to sponsor the Battle

MEMBERS of the Chamber of Commerce are being urged to support the Battle of Flowers by sponsoring this year's event.

Do more to cut costs, States told

SPIRALLING wage costs are stopping the States getting to grips with their high spending, says the Jersey Chamber of Commerce.

Forts a hit for holiday lets

FORTS and buildings which have been refurbished for holiday lets are already booked up for the summer.

Record lending in home market

HOUSE prices are expected to rise in Jersey after Islanders borrowed a record £597 million in 2005.