Kinnard defends detention position

THE police ‘do not and will not’ have the power to detain suspects indefinitely without charge, the Home Affairs Minister said today.


Field of dreams inspires Prosser

STEPHEN Prosser recovered from major knee surgery and persistent injuries to run a season’s best in the 100m at the weekend – against Olympic hopeful Dwain Chambers.


Wanted: Public and private partnership on the way ahead

From Lesley Harrison, Chairman, Prison! Me! No Way! AS Celia Jeune rightly said in her Our Island article (JEP, 6 June), Jersey is extremely fortunate to have such an active voluntary sector, with many who without question make a significant contribution to the Island, and I do believe that the States of Jersey are starting [...]


Coombs-goodfellow and Watson win badminton title

JERSEY Club’s Kerry Coombs-Goodfellow and Ben Watson remained unbeaten to win this year’s Mixed Doubles Badminton Championship.


Getting fit the personal way

A PERSONAL trainer has set up her own gym in the heart of St Martin to help Islanders to improve their fitness levels.


We must take a closer look at storing our rainwater effectively

From Graham Evans. HOW splendid that Jersey is to undertake a comprehensive review of its water policy over the next 25 years. It is certainly something which needs doing.


Views sought on police handling of abuse inquiry

ISLANDERS are being invited to give their opinion on how the major investigation into child abuse is being handled by the police team.


Why the 10% difference on food?

From Adrian Renouf. IF Sandpiper are able to sell Iceland food products at £1 (excluding GST), the same as the UK retail price, why is it necessary for the company to add 10% to the UK price of Marks & Spencer food products?


Keep it in the family, says Jersey Archive

JERSEY’S former international football star Graeme Le Saux is to have his family history researched as part of a campaign to encourage Islanders to use the Jersey Archive more.


Harcourt make official complaint about Deputy

HARCOURT Developments has made an official complaint to the Bailiff about the conduct of Deputy Sean Power, who they say tried to get a job with them in 2005.