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THE number of Islanders being made redundant has been slowing down in last few months, according to the latest statistics.

THE States has agreed to set up a financial ombudsman giving Islanders the ability to challenge unfair and incorrect financial advice.

A ONE-GOAL victory blew the Dominion Winter Netball League wide open last night as St Lawrence A beat reigning champions Convent A 40-39.

WORKERS at Jersey Steel have this week been told that job losses at the firm are likely as part of an impending restructuring of the business.

SO what shall I write about this week, I asked my wife? I don’t know, but try to be positive, came the prompt reply.

MENTION the Jersey finance industry and most people will immediately assume that you are talking about our range of offshore financial services that encompass banking, trust administration and fund management.

From Ian Rolls. HAVING been away from Jersey for a couple of years, I recently returned with an objective eye, and have been pleasantly surprised.

JERSEY Leonis have confirmed their team for this Thursday’s high-profile amateur boxing contest for the Fitzgerald Estates Gold Cup.

From Brian Frith. IT is commendable that Transport Minister Mike Jackson is trying to get the public out of their cars and into alternative transport, but such an initiative is going to need a lot more than just words.

A JERSEY bank that ‘took advantage’ of the credit crunch has managed to grow during the recession.