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THE creation of a new population register is a golden opportunity to create efficiencies within the States, according to technology specialists.

From Mike Stentiford, president, National Trust for Jersey. HAVING listened to the pros and cons of the development plans for the Plémont headland at a recent public meeting, the final decision of the Environment Minister Freddie Cohen was to refuse permission for the building of 36 houses in such a sensitive coastal location adjacent to [...]

YEARS of delays in agreeing on a suitable replacement for the Bellozanne incinerator have wasted £46 million of taxpayers’ money, the Transport Minister said today.

WHEN in 2001 foot-and-mouth struck the farm of Cumbrian farming couple Steven and Claire Bland near Ullswater, Mr Bland was asked to shoot his own herd – the authorities were too busy to spare a marksman.

IT is difficult to make any comment on the Haut de la Garenne case without being accused of impeding a vital inquiry into crimes of the most serious and abhorrent nature.

AN experienced Jersey athletics team has been chosen for the Jeux des Iles campaign.

SOME of the world’s top billiards players compete in the final of the English Open Billiards Series starting at the First Tower Institute on Friday.

THE rowing season got under way last night with the first race of the Gin-D series being held in St Aubin’s Bay.

From Mr and Mrs D Moody. On visiting the Scrutiny panel’s recent exhibition at the Town Hall, we were greatly impressed with the alternatives to Jersey’s planned incinerator at La Collette.

INVESTIGATING officers in the Haut de la Garenne inquiry have the full backing of the Home Affairs Minister following the revelation that they stayed silent about the piece of ‘child’s skull’ which could now turn out to be wood or coconut.