A Week in Politics

You’re a strange bunch, aren’t you? Don’t get me wrong, I like it, but you’re a strange, mixed-up, inscrutable bunch of people.


Unwelcome trends in politics

SENATOR Mike Vibert, who lost his seat in last week’s elections, and Deputy Gerard Baudains, who failed in his bid to become Constable of St Clement, have announced that they will be retiring from politics.


Feel free to film your children

THERE have been two or three occasions in the past when I have criticised Em-ma Martins, the Data Protection Registrar, someone who even in political circles has been described as a bit of a loose cannon, although the way some of that lot in the Big House sound off, I’d have thought that all this [...]


Island to house 500 building workers?

UP to 500 construction workers could be shipped over to help build the new Esplanade Quarter.


The best of British

JERSEY’S Ian Blandin and James Ramsden have beaten teams from Guernsey and the UK to place as the top British crew in the Coastal Rowing World Championships in Italy.


Election result ‘good for business’

JERSEY’S finance industry should be pleased with the recent Senatorial election results, according to a group that promotes the Island as an attractive financial destination.


I hope for a more caring Assembly

From Daphne Minihane. ANYONE attending the Senior Citizens’ meeting on 9 October would have heard the frustration, anger and concern expressed by older people at the way they are being treated and, in many ways, discriminated against.


Hundred and One Toys to close

TWELVE staff face redundancy when a popular Jersey toy shop closes its doors for the final time on 31 January.


Walker signs off in style

JAMES Walker has had a brilliant end to the World Series by Renault season with a second place finish in the final race in Barcelona.


The police showed no concern

From Carol Porter. I FEEL compelled to write to you with regard to an incident that happened to my daughter while coming home from school today.

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.