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JERSEY'S triathlon squad is gearing up for its best ever NatWest Island Games with an excellent training programme in place for the coming months.

ISLANDERS will be able to buy a stake in Flybe in two years' time.

FREE intensive courses to support adults wanting to quit smoking are being introduced in January to coincide with the introduction of the smoking ban in all enclosed public places.

AN action plan is being put together to try to stop the vandalism at Les Quennevais Sports Centre.

BACK-office jobs and specialist functions could be shared between Jersey and Guernsey to cut costs and save taxpayers' money, according to Assistant Home Affairs Minister Andrew Lewis.

SANTA probably visits some dangerous places at Christmas - although you probably wouldn't expect Alderney to be one of them.

MORE changes to Jersey's trust legislation are likely to come into force in 2007.

A SERIES of companies listed on the Channel Islands Stock Exchange (CISX) is party to a probe by the UK tax authorities.

BANKS are reporting ongoing strong growth this year on the back of changes to Jersey's funds legislation.

BODYBOARDING: Earth Wind and Water Channel Island Bodyboard Championship results: Open: 1, Colin Crowther; 2, Colin Laurent; 3, Simon Watkins and Andy De La Mare. Juniors: 1, Phil Le Neveu; 2, Dan Garton; 3, David Speller. Drop-knee final: 1, Phil Le Neveu; 2, David Speller; 3, Steve Pinzari; 4, Colin Crowther. Seniors: 1, Colin Crowther; 2, Steve Pinzari; 3, Simon Watkins; 4, Gary Le Neveu.