The value of our marine environment

IT is possible that environmentalist David Cabeldu has misinterpreted what he says are secret plans to extend the area of reclaimed land around St Helier Harbour.


An end to 100% mortgages?

ISLANDERS hoping to get on the housing ladder with 100 per cent mortgages could soon be permanently disappointed.


Golden lining for Laurens

DRESSAGE rider Simon Laurens will return from Hong Kong with a Beijing Paralympic team gold, the first Islander to gain such an honour.


Flybe promises no cut in services

LOW-cost airline Flybe will not be cutting its services or capacity on flights to and from Jersey.


We should be told what officers think

From Kevin Keen IN spite of protestations to the contrary, one cannot help wondering if recent policy changes (communicated as reacting to global events) are actually due to the forthcoming elections.


Beware being a heartbeat from anarchy

‘COMPETITION is at the very heart of Economic Development policies.’ So said Assistant Minister Alan Maclean, reproaching HD Ferries for the precipitate demise of their winter schedule.


Gun laws: The UK way isn’t necessarily better

From M Messiter. AN article in your paper on 24 August told us how Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies considers that measures to protect Islanders from illegally owned firearms are ‘inconsistent and ineffective’.


Brewin Dolphin gives Airport lounge a real lift

A DEPARTURE lounge at the Airport has been revamped to offer all the mod-cons expected by a traveller in the 21st century.


International tournament confirmed

THE Jersey Football Association will host a three-team small nations tournament in November.


Off-licence sales: Age limit could be raised to 21

THE age limit for buying alcohol in off-licences may be raised to 21 to tackle the problems of antisocial drinking.

BIRD WATCH 2012

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The 11th Great Garden Bird Watch took place over the weekend, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February. JEP readers were asked to get on board to help monitor bird life in the Island.