Harry Potter and the magical mystery JDA makeover

From John Craddock. OF the galaxy of contenders for the six Senatorial seats, there were two declared JDA and two declared Time4Change candidates. Among the other 17 hopefuls there may also have been an undeclared member or members of either of the above organisations — something of which to be aware.


Jobs go at cable laying company

EIGHTEEN workers at a cable-laying contractor are to lose their jobs, as Jersey Electricity no longer has any work for their employer, Vanni (CI) Ltd.


Thrilling, winning debut

THE under-11s of the Jersey RFC Academy started their season in style with a festival victory in the shadow of Twickenham.


Woosnam’s son jailed for assault

THE son of golf legend Ian Woosnam has been jailed for two years for attacking a teenager in a ‘cold-blooded’ punishment beating.


Jackana take Frostbite honours

DAVID Jones’ Jackana dominated the first RCIYC Pallot Windows Frostbite Series race of the season, taking line honours and the race title over three minutes ahead of the fleet.


No Christmas cards for those horrid geezers

From Brendan McDonald. THE following events took place in the 1850s:


Why I still want a Greenfields inquiry

THE social worker whose concerns sparked a major investigation into conditions at Greenfields today reveals why he still wants a public inquiry into the Grand Prix scheme.


More allegations of electoral fraud

MORE allegations of electoral fraud using the postal voting system are being investigated by the Attorney General.


Many thanks to those who found my purse

From E Hopwood. I WAS careless enough to lose my wallet purse on two occasions within a month recently.


Free skating lessons for every schoolchild

EVERY schoolchild in Jersey is to be given the chance to learn to ice skate free of charge this Christmas.