04 « September « 2008 « « This Is Jersey

By ending cab price ‘fixing’ you are leaving people open to exploitation

From Sean Crick. WITH regard to your article (JEP, 2 September) ‘Fixing of cab fares is ended’, do the JCRA realise what they are doing?

Court comments ‘not in support of religious pomp’

RELIEF Magistrate Richard Falle yesterday moved to calm the storm which followed reports that he threatened to jail anyone who did not stand during morning prayers in his courtroom.

I’m appalled at GST U-turn, says de Faye

TRANSPORT Minister Guy de Faye turned on his ministerial colleagues for their ‘spineless’ U-turn on GST exemptions at a Chamber of Commerce meeting last night.

Waterfront flats plan approved

A SIX-STOREY apartment block next to the Radisson Hotel on the Waterfront has been approved – just days before developers Jersey Waterfront Holdings Ltd’s exclusive permit to build on the site expires.

Architects set out their stall at Weighbridge

A LARGE-SCALE exhibition displaying projects designed by local architects will be open to the public next week in Weighbridge Square as part of Jersey Architecture Week.

GST: I have a better idea, says Deputy

INCOME tax relief and more money for benefits would be a better way of helping Islanders struggling with food and fuel costs than GST exemptions, according to Deputy John Le Fondré.

New church in Kenya progressing well

A NEW church being built in Malindi, Kenya, with the support of Islanders is progressing well, despite violent storms which caused havoc in June.

‘Doctors and nurses’ bike for baby unit

YOU may have been surprised to see five doctors and nurses travelling around the Island on motorbikes last month.