Deputies’ elections: 52 declare

FIFTY-TWO candidates will battle for 23 seats in the Deputies' elections four weeks today.


Bird show: No plan to cancel

THIS year's poultry and ornithological show is expected to go ahead as planned, despite similar events in the UK being cancelled because of the threat of bird flu.


Harbour hit by staff dispute on pay levels

ABOUT 20 engineering services manual workers at Jersey Harbours are refusing to be put on rosters for out-of-hours work because of a dispute over the level of stand-by pay.


IoD back paternity principle

THE Jersey branch of the Institute of Directors says it supports plans by the UK Labour government to establish three months' paid paternity leave - in principle.


Careers advice takes to the streets

CAREERS advice for young people is being taken onto the streets of St Helier following the launch of a mobile employment scheme.