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The Island junior boys’ tennis team got off to a good start in the Jeux des Iles in Majorca yesterday.

From Deputy Roy Le Hérissier. IN his weekly column (JEP, 26 May) Ben Quérée says that the economic stimulus package went through the States ‘with barely a whimper of resistance’.

JERSEY junior surfer Nathan Elms reached the final of the Saltrock Open at Croyde over the weekend, winning all of his heats to reach his first ever UK Pro Tour final.

MINISTERS have rejected calls to halt Jersey’s booming population – it now stands at 91,800 – and have vowed to plough on with plans to increase the number of people living in the Island.

JERSEY’S only United Reformed Church will use flower power to help celebrate its 200th anniversary next month.

PROLIFIC European Senior Tour winning golfer Tommy Horton will pass on his experience to the Island’s youngsters later this month.

BOHEMIA chef Shaun Rankin wowed the judges with his treacle tart in last night’s TV series Great British Menu.

A FORMAL proposal to delay the £350 million redevelopment of the St Helier Waterfront for years has been tabled for debate by the States.

CONCERN that many Islanders will not benefit from new laws designed to give more protection to tenants has been expressed by the manager of the Jersey Citizens’ Advice Bureau.

FORMER Jersey Academy and Siam Cup player Matt Banahan is one of six uncapped players making their debut for England against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.