Still waiting for that renaissance …

IT obviously comes with the job, but the Economic Development Minister exudes confidence when talking about Jersey’s economy.


Use your vote – and hold candidates to account

AS far as the era of ministerial government in Jersey is concerned, the honeymoon period is now over.


Paul and Gail Falloon

WHEN they decided to have a change from Jersey and to give themselves a challenge, Paul and Gail Falloon had no idea it was going to lead to 12-hour days, seven days a week, for nearly three years.


Lehman collapse ‘is good omen’

THE collapse of one of the world’s largest investment banks could be a good omen in the longer term, according to a finance industry spokesman.


Taking GST off food just increases the tax burden

From Deputy Sarah Ferguson, Chairman, States Public Accounts Committee. I THINK perhaps your readers deserve an explanation as to why Deputy Le Fondré’s proposition is superior to that of the Deputy of Grouville.


Return of the professionals

PROFESSIONAL boxing is returning to Jersey next month after a 20-year absence – and it’s coming back with a real bang!


Heating or eating?

PENSIONERS face the stark choice of ‘heating or eating’ this winter unless the States help them meet soaring energy costs, the chairman of Age Concern Jersey has warned.


Checkers scheme for local producers

JERSEY Enterprise has launched an initiative to put small scale producers in touch with the Island’s largest companies.


Crenan has edge in quality CI final

ROYAL Jersey Golf Club’s Sam Crenan continued his fine form to win the Channel Islands under-18s’ Junior Inter-Insular Challenge Trophy at Grouville on Sunday.


Mediocrity – the one thing we are good at

From Rob Cottignies. I WRITE in response to a letter a few months ago indicating a reader’s disgust at the repeated use of the phrase ‘Jersey is a centre of excellence’. Let’s not kid ourselves – the only thing Jersey is excelling at currently is failure.

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.