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From Donald McGregor. FOR some time now 16-year-olds have had the right to marry and have children (often unable to provide properly for their upkeep).

A KENYAN Pastor, who is returning to his village in Africa, was thrown a surprise leaving party last week.

ON Monday, 53 States Members will choose the person whose privilege it will be to serve as Jersey’s political leader until the end of 2011.

ONE of my personal mantras has always been ‘Ah well, soon be Christmas.’ I mutter it darkly to myself at any time of the year when I feel in need of a wry pick-me-up. But you’re right … its ironic powers do seem to dim a bit in December.

Anyone interested in Channel Island football will have followed the fortunes of the all-island Guernsey Football Club, affiliated to the FA, which wants to play in Kent.

A NEW Christian charity which helps people struggling with addictions and criminality turn their lives around is searching for a base to work from.

ANYONE who has ever belonged to a club will know just how much they can, at times, become like an extended family.

TWO weeks ago Hertford RFC were fifth in London I behind third placed Jersey.

INVESTMENT management specialist Ashburton is not staging an annual conference in Jersey this year.

THE United Kingdom could be forced to impose stricter border controls with Jersey because the Island’s frontiers are undermanned.