De La Salle surf team fifth in UK

DE LA SALLE College finished fifth in the UK Schools Surfing Championships at Woolacombe, North Devon last weekend.


Portugal win Jersey’s World Cup opener

A CROWD approaching 200 peered through the fog to watch Portugal win the opening Blackhorse Offshore World Cup 2006 Group A football match last night, 2-0 against Ireland at St Brelade.


Fewer complaints against the police

THE number of complaints against the Island's police officers fell last year.


Rise seen in switch to water metering

A QUARTER of all Islanders are now using water meters in their homes and businesses.


Wealthy resident admits £34m fraud

A JERSEY 1(1)k resident has admitted misappropriating over £34 million belonging to a UK company and false accounting.


Paedophile ‘killed by embolism’

PAEDOPHILE Thomas Hamon (68) died of post-operative complications in hospital after a football injury at the prison, an inquest heard.


Praise for patient care in hospital

PATIENTS at Jersey's General Hospital are much happier with the Island's healthcare than those in hospital in England and Wales, a study has found.


Karate kid cleans up

POCKET powerhouse Emma Crossley came back to Jersey last night clutching four medals from the World Kenpo Karate Championships.


English property deals come a step closer

PROPERTY conveyancing in Jersey should soon be conducted in English rather than in French.


Directors debate line-up is announced

THIS year's Institute of Directors Debate will feature talks by Island entrepreneurs as well as the usual guest panellists.

BIRD WATCH 2012

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The 11th Great Garden Bird Watch took place over the weekend, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February. JEP readers were asked to get on board to help monitor bird life in the Island.