Green taxes ‘could fund £23 million aid’

ENVIRONMENTAL taxes could pay for a £17 million rise in Jersey's overseas aid contribution, according to a new report.


Case closed on missing UK kayakers

THE CASE of the missing kayakers has been closed by Jersey police who now believe one of them is a convicted paedophile on the run in France.


Higher fees are paying for more planning employees

ENVIRONMENT Minister Freddie Cohen has defended raising commercial planning fees to pay for more staff.


Bad day at the office

CHIEF Minister Frank Walker had a bad day at the office yesterday.


Teapot for two

A COUPLE who met over a broken teapot celebrate 60 years of married life today.


Another establishment critic for Health Ministry

THE States have elected one of the most prominent critics of the Council of Ministers as the new Health Minister.


Jobseekers beat a path to Fort Regent

THOUSANDS of students, graduates and jobseekers attended the Island's largest-ever careers fair, which was held in Fort Regent's Gloucester Hall yesterday.


But a good day for Princess Anne

THE Princess Royal began a two-day visit yesterday by opening the new day surgery unit at the General Hospital.


States reject free TV licences for over-75s

ISLANDERS will not be given free TV licences automatically when they reach the age of 75.


Mains drains scheme ordered

TRANSPORT and Technical Services have been ordered to come up with a programme of extending mains drains over the next five years.

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.