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A NEW business school will open next month to teach accredited courses and qualifications to Jersey’s finance industry.

SITTING around the lunch table, my wife asked my daughter (who lives in London) what burning local issue I should write about in this column.

MEMBERS of the Island’s biggest teaching union have voted in favour of strike action – increasing fears of a mass walk-out early in the New Year.

A 22-YEAR-OLD Islander has had her first novel accepted for publication – just weeks before she graduated from university.

From Tom Houghton. WE don’t seem to have much discussion about dental fees in Jersey, which I think are excessive.

JERSEY surfer Ben Skinner’s year just keeps on getting better as he has been crowned ESF European Longboard Tour champion.

JERSEYBORN Southampton Football Club utility player Jack Boyle will know in the next few days if he is to undergo a second hernia operation this season.

From David Coomer. I LEFT Jersey some 20-odd years ago, but keep in touch with family on the Island. My daughter recently showed me a copy of the JEP with the story of the strange hum in St Ouen.

THE chairman of the Joint Charities Christmas Appeal has resigned following a storm of criticism over remarks about Aids sufferers.

A UNIQUE public servant credited with the success of Jersey’s finance industry has been honoured with a specially commissioned portrait, which was unveiled yesterday.