JERSEY’S under-18 footballers found Scotland under-16 forward Conor Ramsey too hot to handle last night as the youngster scored all five of his side’s goals in a comfortable victory over the hosts at Springfield.
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Daily Archives: August 27, 2008
No charges for couple accused of cruelty
A COUPLE accused of physical cruelty to children between 30 and 40 years ago will not be charged because Attorney General William Bailhache has decided that there is insufficient evidence against them.
Slower growth in funds sector
JERSEY’S funds sector is continuing to grow, albeit at a slower rate, according to the latest statistics.
A political view from outside
THE idea that a Guernsey politician is well placed to offer advice on how this Island should be governed will not sit well with our elected representatives or, indeed, many of those who elect them. That the Guernsey politician in question, Housing Minister Dave Jones, goes as far as saying that our new ministerial system is […]
In tents experience
IN every club, there is always one poor drunken soul who just cannot dance. You know the type – arms flailing everywhere, heavy clumping bear-steps and a manic grin never wavering on his blissfully oblivious face.
Weighty matter settles Clarendon
A BUMPER Bank Holiday crowd saw the Jersey Race Club’s 2008 season end in controversial fashion with the first past the post in the feature race getting disqualified after his rider failed to weigh in.
We need more women in power
From Janice Eden.
I HAVE just read your report (JEP, 23 August) regarding Nacer Eddine Benyoucef who has been sentenced to 12 years for the rape of two women. I find myself left with a feeling of disquiet as to how our legal system had granted this man bail on a charge of rape in April […]
Average pay up
AVERAGE annual earnings in Jersey have increased by 4.3 per cent to £31,200 in the past year, according to official figures.
New head for abuse inquiry
THE man who spearheaded the investigation into the Morecombe Bay cockling tragedy is to take over the day-to-day running of the Haut de la Garenne inquiry.
The Battle was no Olympic ceremony, thankfully
IT was the answer to everyone’s prayers. The skies cleared, all the anxieties were swept away and Battle commenced at the command of the Lieutenant Governor.