EVERY penny of Islanders’ savings is to be guaranteed by the States, the Council of Ministers have announced.
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Daily Archives: October 4, 2008
Kirsten boys facing real Tests
JERSEY coach Peter Kirsten and his brother Gary are going for glory at different levels of international cricket over the next week, while another sibling, Andy, waits in the wings.
Engineering scholarship for JCG designers
TWO Island students with a flair for engineering have been awarded scholarships from the Arkwright Trust.
Marathon hope will tread carefully
TALENTED Jersey track and road runner Jo Gorrod has won countless long distance titles, but tomorrow’s Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon is set to be her toughest – as well as longest – race yet.
Philanthropist to continue his £100 gift to the over-70s
EVERY Islander over the age of 70 will again receive an early £100 Christmas gift from property developer David Kirch.
Danger is all around
From Robert de la Haye.
THE recent dramatic rescue from drowning of a father and son near Seymour Tower and the tragic drowning at St Brelade have highlighted the need for prominent warning signs at the slipways around our coast.
‘Cold weather is better than hot’
ISLANDERS limbering up for the marathon tomorrow might be keeping a nervous eye on the weather forecast.
Afghan coach working on mental toughness
WORLD Cricket League Division 5 winners Afghanistan plan to cause more problems for Jersey’s World Cup qualifying campaign tomorrow.
They must listen now
From Joy Anthony.
WILL your readers please vote in the next election, particularly if they don’t want to change to Central European Time?
Our rich incomers are of immense value to Island life
From James Amy.
IN response to Kenneth Godfray’s letter (JEP, 30 September), contrary to the populist nonsense broadcast by some of our current and prospective politicians, rich incomers are of huge benefit to our economy.