13 « January « 2006 « « This Is Jersey

Muslims say prayers for stampede victims

PRAYERS were being said by Jersey's Muslim community today for the 345 people crushed in a stampede in Saudi Arabia.

Farmers put focus on the beef market

A UK BEEF expert is in the Island to determine how local farmers can get the most from their cattle.

Could Sabrina be the weakest link?

ISLANDER Sabrina Romeril tonight claims 30 minutes of fame alongside Weakest Link battleaxe Anne Robinson.

Bird flu ‘could kill 650 Islanders’

UP to 650 Islanders will die if the bird flu pandemic hits Jersey by the year 2016, according to official estimates.

Sex offenders ‘barred’ from Island schools

PEOPLE who have been caught downloading child pornography from the internet or who have convictions for paedophilia offences are 'without exception' barred from working with children in Jersey, the Education director said this morning.

Police back new youth ID cards

POLICE are urging young Islanders to apply for identity cards if they want to be served alcohol in local clubs and bars.

Businesses shocked by postal delivery charges

JERSEY Post has increased its charges for delivering leaflets by up to 66 per cent.

Landmark ruling puts offshore banks on alert

THE UK tax authorities have been given permission to order a financial institution to provide information about offshore accounts.

Clinics and flats plan for town site

HEALTH and Social Services are working with a UK developer to provide new clinics and flats for nursing staff in St Helier.

Sign up for Race for Life

WOMEN in Jersey are being called on to support the fight against cancer by taking part in the annual Race for Life - the tenth to be held in the Island.