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Daily Archives: August 23, 2008

Wimbledon final for Clayton

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JERSEY’S 14-year-old Scott Clayton is in the final of the prestigious Road to Wimbledon national tournament after beating current British national champion in his age group Sam Hutt from Wiltshire 1-6, 6-4, 6-0 at the All England club yesterday.

Bailiff and AG: ‘No conflict in our roles’

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CLAIMS that there is a conflict of interest between his role as Jersey’s chief prosecutor and his brother’s position as chief judge have been rejected by Attorney General William Bailhache.

Bank deposits fall for third quarter in row

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BANK deposits in the Island fell by £13 billion (6.2%), from £209.9 billion to £196.8 billion, in the three months from March to June.

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What to do with a £10 million windfall

SPLENDID. That is definitely the word for the feeling and the smile that accompany those rare but lovely occasions when you put on a jacket and find a crumpled note in the bottom of a pocket.

Cricket: Jersey and Guernsey prepare for their real test

AS expected, both Jersey and hosts Guernsey warmed up for their big, decisive clash today by registering comprehensive ICC European Cricket League Division II wins yesterday.

Justice must be seen to be done

From Senator Stuart Syvret.
IN her letter of 18 August, Ruth Nelson seeks enlightenment concerning the UK’s role in the administration of justice in Jersey.

JEC blocked in bid for cheaper electricity

ISLANDERS were denied cheaper electricity when a bid by the JEC to buy at the same price as French retail suppliers was blocked.

Shop managers, take note

From Alan Nicolle.
I WAS interested to read J Blackmore’s letter (JEP, 19 August) concerning the lack of interest of staff in many shops. I am local and not alone I might add, to be treated with a lack of interest when attempting to purchase goods. This attitude is general and management/shop owners wonder why many […]

Police conclude bones search

POLICE have finished searching for bones at Jersey Steel after workers discovered human remains while digging foundations two days ago.

Busiest year for lifeboats

JERSEY’S lifeboats have had one of the busiest years on record after months of bad weather caused a surge in call-outs.