Battle to keep the overseas aid budget

THE Jersey Overseas Aid Commission are fighting the last-minute amendment that will see them lose £3.5m over three years to pay for nursery funding.


Chief Minister confirms preference for Health post

CHIEF Minister Frank Walker has confirmed that he will nominate the current Social Security Minister, Paul Routier, for the post of Health Minister.


Prison facing a cash crisis

LA MOYE prison is facing a funding crisis that is threatening to derail vital improvements in facilities for prisoners, says Home Affairs Minister Wendy Kinnard.


Vandals hit St Brelade

VANDALS have sprayed two areas of St Brelade with graffiti on two consecutive nights.


19,000 sign petition against GST

THE biggest petition in Channel Islands history will be handed to the States tomorrow in an effort to stall the introduction of the 3% Goods and Services tax.


Plea from the heart

A 17-YEAR-OLD student who has had a heart transplant is campaigning with her brother for more people to sign up to the National Organ Donor Register.


Walkers raise £15,000 for children in Africa

WALKERS raised £15,000 yesterday for a charity that works with African street children.


US funds group set up in Island

LaSalle Global Fund Services, headquartered in Chicago, last week celebrated the opening of its Jersey office.


Inflation falls in Europe

THE overall rate of inflation in the European Union went down last month.