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WHOLESALE losses on the world’s stock markets yesterday were the clearest possible indication of how bleakly investors view the prospects for businesses in the months ahead as national economies brace themselves for recession in the wake of the global credit crunch.

TONY VANCE has the potential to be a mighty fine island football manager, of that I have no doubt.

ABOUT 30 people lost their jobs yesterday when marketing and advertising firm Wallace Barnaby went into voluntary liquidation.

LEE MERRIEN will come up against Paula Radcliffe in tomorrow’s Bupa Great South Run.

FARMERS are urging States members to back Commerce and Employment’s proposals on milkmen’s exclusivity rights.

GLYN DYER will be sitting out today’s big Division One – the former Priaulx – clash today.

THERE is a French feel about Guernsey squash these days.

TIGER HILLARP-PERSSON and Bojan Kurajica’s highly anticipated clash ended in stalemate on day five of the Fortis International Chess Festival.

RISING inflation means islanders will have to continue tightening their belts.

ISLANDERS have not been stocking up on petrol despite the steep drop in its price.