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THE recession has finally struck in Jersey as several town stores suffered a tough first week of Christmas trading.

FOR the second year running the Jersey Indoor Bowling Association’s men’s and women’s Island championship trophies will be on show in the same household.

MORE funds are needed to add the finishing touches to a new church and pastor’s house in Malindi, Kenya, that was built with money donated by Islanders.

From Ron Davey. IF the States want to spend a large amount of taxpayers’ money, rather than use it on the Waterfront I would suggest they look at Brian Le Fondré’s wonderful project (JEP, 24 November) with regard to a barrage from St Helier to Noirmont.

From Andrew Walker. AS landlord of the Old Smugglers Inn, I was astounded to read a letter (JEP, 1 December) from S Le Breton regarding the future of the pub.

UNION representatives walked out of a meeting yesterday afternoon over the Health Department’s refusal to enforce the recommendations of a dispute committee.

REGENT Gym Club’s Charlotte Sweeney had a great end to the competition year last weekend winning a medal in Berkshire.

From Keith Shaw. THE revelation (JEP, 1 December) that Jersey’s tourist numbers are increasing was, sadly, not good news. Mike Pollard of Health and Social Services revealed that Jersey was being seriously affected by ‘health tourism’.

PLANS for a UK-style Sex Offenders Register to protect Jersey children have been formally proposed to the States.

DEPUTY-elect Jeremy Maçon has revealed why his mother replied to States e-mails on his behalf.