A far from rosy six months at Flying Brands

JERSEY-based home shopping group Flying Brands has announced that interim profits have fallen more than 50 per cent.


GST does not endanger our jobs, but other tax proposals could

From Craig Leach. DEPUTIES Labey and Pitman’s proposals to create more GST exemptions sound great. However, the proposals fly in the face of best advice and international experience.


Mobile cocktail bar rejected

A ST HELIER bar planning to serve exotic cocktails from a £30,000 tailor-made mobile facility in Broad Street has had its proposals rejected.


Mavericks’ full hand

LUTEA Mavericks secured the NatWest Evening League Division III title last night following a 43-run victory against Mourant at FB2.


Sarah’s special delivery – due with the flowers

A WOMAN who has been involved with the Battle of Flowers since the age of five is expecting a baby on the day that the flowers arrive for this year’s parade.


Scots and Irish off to winning starts

BIG wins were the order of the day as the ICC European under-15 Division I championship got under way in the Island yesterday.


Ex-fire chief to stand in St Peter

FORMER Airport fire chief John Refault will stand for the vacant Constable seat in St Peter at the end of the year.


Two rescues at sea

A SURF school manager who rescued a man from the sea at the Watersplash as big waves hit the wall on Saturday evening has been praised by a holidaymaker for his bravery.


Deputy Peter Troy will run for Senator

AFTER three terms representing St Brelade No 2, Deputy Peter Troy has announced that he will run for Senator.


St Peter makes movies, but with too many cuts

ST PETER may have to pull out of next year’s Battle of Flowers unless more young people begin showing an interest in their exhibit.