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From Kay Smart. I READ all the comments and statements made from the public and some officials regarding the war in Afghanistan, in particular Helmand Province.

THE number of Islanders registered as unemployed is likely to pass the 1,000 mark by Christmas – a figure that has been exceeded only once since the early 1990s.

THE first real evidence of the Island having a formal military organisation was in 1337, when Edward III ordered the Warden of Jersey to enrol all able-bodied men, provide them with arms and appoint officers.

MURATTI captain Stuart André would welcome the introduction of television technology to help officials get decisions right in top level football matches.

A MAJOR difference between Jersey and the UK is that there is no unemployment benefit here. In other respects our system of benefits – ranging from the old-age pension to disability relief – is fully developed and generous.

WITH the Ambassadeur Bowl under-21 Muratti silverware regained, Jersey Football Association officials have now turned their thoughts to appointing a senior Island team manager.

TRY as hard as I could at the weekend, I was unable to make the coastline budge.

YESTERDAY may have felt like a normal Wednesday for many women in the Island but it marked the only day of the year when the fairer sex is recognised in the business world.

England manager Martin Johnson revealed his men are in ‘determined mood’ heading into Saturday’s showdown with New Zealand, the final Investec Challenge of a tough autumn campaign.

CHILDREN should go to school unless they have swine-flu symptoms, Health said today in a U-turn on guidance to parents.