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From Iris Fritz. WEDNESDAY 15 October was the first time I had the opportunity to vote in Jersey since I moved to the Island in 2004, and I was rather surprised by the process.

JERSEY RFC’s U19s have several great incentives to progress in the National Colts Cup tomorrow when they travel to Brighton to tackle Hove RFC

CHAMPION skipper Alex Thomson’s dream to become the first Briton to win the Vendée Globe is in serious jeopardy after his yacht was hit by a French fishing boat as he arrived at the start line.

From Hugh Gill. THE Jersey Hospitality Association is currently asking its members to provide accommodation for 500 construction workers due to arrive in Jersey to work on the new Harcourt development of the underpass and island site car park.

From Robin Barthorp. WE have now set a precedent for referenda at election time.

FURIOUS boat owners have called for increased security at Grève de Lecq after thieves stole hundreds of pounds worth of fuel from their vessels.

From Sean Crick. I WOULD like to tell the moaning, complaining people who I pick up in my cab regularly not to complain to me about the States and their buffoonery unless, of course, they voted. In which case they are entitled to moan.

THE first professional boxing title match to be held in Jersey in 20 years takes place next Saturday.

From Alan Heard. HOW disappointing it was to find that the voting paper for the Wednesday’s referendum offered the choice of ‘yes’ or ‘no’.