Dangers of government by e-mail

DEPUTY-elect Jeremy Maçon has yet to take his seat in the States but he has already captured the headlines on two occasions.


Tennis: More competition needed

JERSEY’S young female tennis players need more exposure against experienced players to help them further with their games.


Tourism staff get jobs guarantee

STAFF at Jersey Tourism will keep their jobs when the department is turned into a private-public partnership next year.


Police chief hits back

SUSPENDED police chief Graham Power has hit back at a ‘blatant abuse of political power’ and has threatened to sue the Home Affairs Minister.


Suddenly, I have a tunnel vision

POLITICAL spinmeisters with Mach-iavellian tendencies know only too well that if you want to bury a story, you release the news on a day when the media is distracted.


Temps passé: Philippe d’Auvergne

PHILIPPE d’Auvergne had one of the most dramatic and illustrious careers of his time. He was an explorer, scientist, naval officer, administrator, and spymaster – and that was just the day job.


Let’s start acting with simple common sense

From Maurice Boots. THE recent action in the Irish High Court which contested the rights of certain Irishmen to profit from the Waterfront development was settled out of court.


Russell hits high notes as Portuguese reach final notes

UNBEATEN Coca-Cola Championship League side Portuguese Club cruised into the Willis Memorial Trophy final last night, with a 4-0 victory over Magpies at Les Quennevais.


Sorry, Deputy-elect Maçon, but you really should resign

From Michael Blampied. SHOULD Master Jeremy Maçon (I consider the title Mr inappropriate in the circumstances) have a modicum of integrity/pride/sense (admittedly unlikely, given recent revelations), he would immediately tender his resignation as Deputy for St Saviour No 1 District.


Budget passed at record speed

STATES Members sped through the Budget in record time yesterday – approving plans for £650m in taxes and charges next year in around five hours.

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.