24 « July « 2008 « « This Is Jersey

Another blow for first-time home buyers

FIRST-TIME buyers are to find it even harder to get onto the housing ladder as the credit crunch starts to bite in the Island.

Extendable leads don’t keep your dog under control

From Kerrie Carlyon. I HAVE just returned from what ought to have been a very pleasant walk around Queen’s Valley with my seven-year-old son and mother.

Thanks for signing that fireworks petition

From Joan Romeril. MAY I thank everyone who signed the petition to ban the use of fireworks?

Island shows its pride in Iraq sappers

THE importance of recognising the contribution of soldiers serving in Iraq was highlighted at a Government House reception yesterday to welcome back Islanders who have just returned.

Bumper entry for Carteret row race

ONE of the biggest ever entries, with many new, faster boats, could result in a classic Gorey to Carteret rowing race on Saturday.

Paycard blunder

THOUSANDS of motorists have been overcharged for parking in Jersey since GST was introduced, the States have admitted.

World leaders in lunacy

From K de la Haye. I READ in the Daily Telegraph of 21 July that UK ministers are considering allowing ‘idiots’ and ‘lunatics’ to stand for Parliament.

Former Magistrate to stand for Senator

FORMER Magistrate and Judicial Greffier Ian Le Marquand is standing for Senator.

Gallichan looks for St Mary promotion

ST MARY Deputy Juliette Gallichan is looking for ‘promotion’ to the Constable’s job.