Firms urged to take on special needs workers

THE Jersey economy needs to prepare for a growing number of school leavers with special needs.


iPods at your service

A JERSEY rector is going digital. With an iPod, sound system and specially designed program on his laptop, the Rev Mark Bond, the Rector of St Brelade, is bringing church services right up to date.


HD Ferries’ return is delayed again

THE Bank Holiday weekend weather has hit the travel plans of thousands of Islanders heading to the continent.


Police powers on sex offenders ‘by end of year’

THE police could have new powers to monitor known sex offenders living in the community by the end of the year. It was revealed on Thursday that the States police have identified 121 people convicted of sex crimes who live unsupervised in Jersey.


Low-cost airline starts new era

LOW-cost airline easyJet landed in Jersey for the first time on Thursday. After years of waiting, Islanders can now use one of world's largest low-cost carrier to take them to hundreds of European destinations via their services to Luton and Liverpool.


Horse racing cancelled

The Easter Monday horse racing at Les Landes has been cancelled because of bad weather.