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CATHOLICS in Jersey were joining more than a billion people worldwide this morning to watch coverage of Pope John Paul II's funeral.

AN environmental levy on plastic carrier bags could raise up £180,000, says Environment president Senator Philip Ozouf.

THE winners of the JEP competition to find the new 'branding' for Jersey Clipper have been chosen - but their identities and their successful designs will not be unveiled until the yacht's naming ceremony on 6 May.

EMPLOYERS are aware of the need for better skills but are not committed to developing them, a new report has concluded.

THE St Helier Retailers Association is to be disbanded owing to a lack of support.

THE number of Island homes with internet access has gone down compared to previous years, according to a report published by the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA).

A SCHEME introduced at the start of last year to assist jobseekers helped 20 people to find work.

JERSEY is likely to miss out on potential conference business again this year because it has no purpose-built facilities, according to industry specialists.

THE Institute of Directors are calling on employers to take part in their work shadow scheme, which gives sixth-form students the opportunity to spend a week with local executives.