GST is another nail in the coffin of your tourism trade

From A Solman. BOTH my wife and I are regular visitors to the lovely island of Jersey. We never miss our annual stay and look forward to renewing our happy memories of each and every locale.


Ahier breaks Alderney record

JERSEYMAN Phil Ahier has broken the record for the Alderney half marathon.


Science is in the same position as in 1939

From Peter Utley. AT the outbreak of the Second World War, theoretical nuclear physics had reached a point at which only a practical test could find a proven result.


Kennel Club duo resign over claims of ‘nobbling’

TWO leading members of the Kennel Club of Jersey have resigned following allegations that they tried to nobble a judge during a summer dog show.


This out-dated practice is inequitable and oppressive

From June Maxwell. YES, Magistrate Richard Falle is right (JEP editorial, 4 September); the dignity of the court should always be upheld and contempt should be chastised. But it’s unclear in this case whether he was upholding the law or merely a tradition.


Holiday goes up in flames

WHEN Island couple Hugh and Sue Lawton booked a two-week holiday in California, they were looking forward to a relaxing break away from the stresses of everyday life.


It’s a Fun Run for everyone!

PEOPLE of all ages will once again have their chance to join in one of the biggest sporting events on the Jersey calendar.


I believe that the only place for religion is in the home

From Michael de Petrovsky. UNBELIEVABLE, incredible! Having just returned from a refreshing two-week tour of Western Europe, I read that a Jersey magistrate had threatened to incarcerate a fellow human being for refusing to stand up for morning prayers. One shudders.

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.