23 « September « 2008 « « This Is Jersey

St Helier Yacht Club Autumn series

STIFF winds and blue skies provided just about perfect conditions for the sailors racing in St Aubin’s Bay at the weekend.

If we help the young, we have to help the old, too

From Alan Hall. NOW that the States Assembly has voted in favour of free nursery childcare for all pre-school children in Jersey, I believe that they should grant all pensioners a winter fuel allowance. To assist one group and means-test the other is discriminatory.

UK to advise on abuse speech?

A LAWYER representing some alleged victims in the major child abuse inquiry has asked UK Justice Secretary Jack Straw to comment on the Bailiff’s Liberation Day speech.

Racing thrills ahead for laid-back cyclists

JERSEY will play host next year to a racing competition that promises to have a very small carbon footprint.

Every household should vote over a third supermarket

From Ray Greaves. IT is difficult to see any value in the States conducting a survey of only 2,000 households for opinions on the desirability of a third supermarket in the Island. From Ray Greaves.

St Clement to kick off the hustings roadshow this evening

THE 21 Senatorial candidates hit the hustings trail in St Clement tonight.

St John Deputy to step down from the States

ASSISTANT Home Affairs Minister Andrew Lewis (pictured) is to step down from the States.

UFOs in the skies over St Lawrence

SOMETHING is stirring in the sleepy parish of St Lawrence. There are reports that mysterious red lights were crossing the sky at the weekend.

Marlene is aiming for the GB title

AN Islander is preparing to represent Jersey in the finals of a beauty contest for the second time this year – and raise money for charity in the process.