JERSEY sailor Phil Sharp can now work as a professional skipper having passed his Royal Yachting Association Yachtmaster exam.
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Daily Archives: July 9, 2008
In memory of Sundeep
THE father and brother of a teenager who died last year have flown the Jersey flag in his memory at the summit of a 14,000 ft volcanic mountain.
Co-op step in over sale of store
PENSIONERS in Maufant who faced the prospect of travelling miles to get their pension can now breathe a sigh of relief after it was announced that the Co-op is to buy the Rstore.
Take note of the public’s view, Senator Walker
From M Barry.
IN response to the headline ‘Double Win for Walker’ might I suggest he takes note of the poll conducted by CTV.
Why not lower Members’ pay to the Island average?
From Geoff Walker.
SENATOR Stuart Syvret in his letter (JEP, 27 June) makes the observation that in respect of States Members’ pay the present rate is some way above what the average person earns.
Fried bread for dinner and 50p left on the meter
A MOTHER who feels let down by the new income support system has spoken of her struggle to make ends meet.
The purpose of the EU is to avoid border wars
From Astrid Kisch.
I IMAGINE Mr R McCredie (JEP 3 July) to be of the older generation and still prejudiced by wartime anti-German propaganda.
Fair Play: No respite from the scammers
HARDLY a week goes by without Fair Play having to warn people of a variety of scams aimed at conning us out of either our money, our personal identity details – or both.
This has no place in a progressive democracy
From Steve Hall.
THE character assassination of Deputy Shona Pitman performed by Collette Crill in her letter (2 July) sadly typifies the blinkered deference of the Bailiff’s apologists.