10 « January « 2007 « « This Is Jersey

Plans go in for new £75m incinerator plant

PLANS have been submitted for an energy-from-waste plant at La Collette, which is likely to cost at least £75 million.

ELDERLY Islanders ended their lives in run-down, dilapidated wards because the Health Department 'did not spend a cent' on Overdale, according to a scrutiny sub-panel.

Ministers go missing

MINISTERS topped the 'league table' for missing States roll calls and abstaining from votes in 2006.

Norwich Union closes pension provision

THE Island's only personal pension and annuity provider, Norwich Union, has announced that it will be closed to new customers in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man from 1 February.

Charities’ appeal closes in on target

THIS year's Joint Charities Christmas Appeal is on course to reach its £115,000 target.

Mixed reaction to wage proposals

THE proposed 16p increase in the minimum wage has received a mixed response.

Itex turn up the power

ITEX is spending £500,000 on the electrical infrastructure at its data centre at Rue des Prés.