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Daily Archives: November 14, 2008
Obama: Can we catch the vision?
From Bill Matthews.
THE triumph of Barack Obama in the USA, where more than 60% of the electorate voted, makes our own elections seem pale.
Harvey seeks finishing touches
THIRD in the table – and deservedly so.
Silly money for clearing old ropes
England’s Martin Johnson has been told that he has £20m to pay to his rugby team this year – provided that they do well both in the pre-Christmas ‘friendlies’ and also the Six Nations in the New Year.
Composer helps to stage a prayer meeting
JERSEY anthem composer Gerard Le Feuvre is helping to organise an Islandwide prayer meeting with worship led by the King’s Chamber Orchestra.
Finance district ‘still needed’
NOW is not the time to pull back from developing the £350 million financial district on the Waterfront, according to Jersey Finance chief executive Geoff Cook.
Too many children under lock and key
JERSEY’S youth justice system needs overhauling, as the number of children held in custody is ‘unacceptably high’, according to an independent report released today.
Does your face fit?
From Shelly Coutouly.
HAVING just filled out my driving licence renewal form and sent it off promptly with my enclosed photograph to the parish hall, I was rather upset and confused as to why it had been returned to me the following day.
Guccione ends Ward’s challenge at Les Ormes
GREAT British tennis hope James Ward has crashed out of the Caversham ATP Men’s Challenger in the final set tie-break of his second round game against Australian top seed Chris Guccione.
Housing and the economy
IN spite of Treasury Minister Terry Le Sueur’s optimistic attitude towards the Island’s economic outlook, there are still fears that recession is just around the corner.