Setting the scene for autumn elections

THIS year’s elections will be the first since GST began, the first in which 16-year-olds can vote, and the first in which nearly every seat in the States could change hands.


Taylor ton lifts CI vets

JERSEY’S John Taylor scored an undefeated 112, helping the CI over 50s’ cricket team to victory against Dorset yesterday.


Make sure your vote counts

FOR a number of reasons the States elections scheduled for later this year will be the most important since those held in the aftermath of the Second World War.


Sandpit nonsense

From Michael Dryden, chairman, ornithology section, Société Jersiaise. I NOTE that the Airport authority has decided to support the idea of filling in the pond on Simon’s sandpit in St Ouen’s Bay.


Cash helps JBV increase hours

JERSEY Business Venture will now open from 9 am until 5 pm after gaining additional funding from the Economic Development Department.


Abuse inquiry bunker revealed

POLICE today allowed access to the large complex of German bunkers near Haut de la Garenne which they have been searching for evidence of child abuse.


States face £100m property repair bill

MINISTERS have starved States properties of vital maintenance cash, according to the States spending watchdog.


What now for my autistic son?

From Angela Tuohey. MY son, Martin, has been a pupil at Mont à l’Abbé School for 15 years.


Horwood leads Jersey’s Queen’s campaign at Bisley

AS the British Open meeting at Bisley approaches its climax Jersey fullbore rifle shooters continue to impress.


Jordan-Higgins and Crenan both make the cut in nationals quests

ROYAL Jersey golfers Sam Crenan and Olivia Jordan-Higgins both qualified for the final 36 holes of their respective National tournaments yesterday.

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.