TEENAGERS are turning up at Highlands College without basic reading and maths skills, claims Economic Development Minister Philip Ozouf.
This Is Jersey
Daily Archives: July 29, 2008
Island prepare for Euro test
JERSEY’S under-15 cricketers are continuing to prepare to host next week’s ICC European Division I tournament.
The Opera House has lost its soul
From Sue Lissenden.
IN 1995, Francis Hamon’s dream of a restored Opera House became popular with Islanders, and, despite a few nay-sayers, their enthusiasm and contributions carried the project, and in 2000 all was realised. It had a clear remit and opened as our community theatre.
Style in the Parade
JULIE McLagan is continuing her hairdressing dream from the Zen Hair and Beauty Studio in The Parade.
Economic swings and roundabouts
IS it just my imagination, or is the Council of Ministers going around in circles?
Management buy-out for investment firm
CHANNEL Islands investment manager Dawnay Day Milroy has cut its ties with the Dawnay Day Group.
Jersey swimmers share pool with Olympic favourite
AIB Tigers swimmers Ian Black and Mike Le Couilliard have been training in the same pool as the world’s fastest man; world 50-metre freestyle world record holder Eamon Sullivan.
Only fools and estate agents
From Sean Kelly.
I WRITE with reference to the news (JEP, 24 July) that a 25% deposit will be required to buy a flat or a house following the pullout of Jersey Home Loans.
Club ‘victims’ plan protest
A PUBLIC protest is being planned in support of the women who were refused entry into Havana nightclub for being ‘too fat’.
Watersplash plan must be amended
TO many Islanders, the St Ouen’s Bay area is the most special of special places.