Delayed start for RESPECT campaign

THE Football Association’s RESPECT campaign may not be fully operational in Jersey until the start of next season.


Treachery over Jersey breed

From H du Feu. I AM formerly of Waverley Farm in St Brelade and am very sorry to learn that the RJAHS have decided to destroy the unique breed of Jersey cattle, despite the strong arguments against.


Lucky escape for four in house fire

FOUR people were lucky to be alive today after a fire at their home in the early hours of this morning.


States fund company backing Island goods

THE States of Jersey are funding a new company that has been set up to promote Genuine Jersey products at home and overseas.


Abuse inquiry: We need to do more, says group

CONFIDENCE in the child abuse inquiry is at an all-time low, according to a group set up by alleged victims.


For all its flaws, our justice is benign

From William Emslie. LIKE Michael de Petrovsky (JEP, 13 September) I find it absurd that the biblical story of Jonah should be taught as literal fact. Unlike him, I find it a delightful tale: mildly humorous and, to my mind, palpably allegorical.


This Council of Ministers represents the wishes of civil servants, not the public

From Senator Ben Shenton, Health and Social Services Minister. THE recent GST food exemptions debate marked a new low in Jersey politics – even though I should have been prepared for the ‘dirty tricks’ after the last attempt to exclude food from tax.


Election for Constable: St Lawrence

TWO high-profile community figures will go head-to-head to fill the Constable’s seat in St Lawrence.


Don’t assume that goods are VAT-free

From Jeannine Hochet. AS my digital camera decided to give up on me while I was away on holiday recently, I was looking to buy a new one. I decided to look on the internet so that I could compare cameras and find the one I really wanted.


Election for Constable: St Clement

THE election for the new Constable of St Clement is to be a three-way fight after a surprise candidate was put forward at last night’s nomination meeting.