06 « December « 2008 « « This Is Jersey

Funding cuts to UK athletics ‘no cause for concern’

A £1.4 million cut in funding for UK athletics ahead of London 2012 is no big deal, says Jersey’s athletics development officer Andrew Winnie.

Are there any Jersey schools which are not influenced by religion?

From Luis de Gruchy. I ATTENDED schools in Jersey which were not religious schools like the private ones.

Tourism in line for a World Heritage boost

JERSEY could become a World Heritage Site because of the significance of its historical fortifications.

On the voting front, why do people who work here not consider Jersey to be their home?

From John Lee. DURING my six months in Jersey, working on an exchange contract in the banking business, I learned quite a lot about your electoral system.

Thinking outside the box will enable us to prosper

From Gino Risoli. WE could be on the edge of something quite significant. If the newly elected States Members rally support for Senator-elect Alan Breckon in his bid for Chief Minister, it will flip our present government on its head.

Pub boss urges more tolerance of drinkers

UPTIGHT Islanders need to show more tolerance and stop complaining about pub-goers enjoying themselves, says the boss of Randalls.

Six jobs to go at Kleinwort Benson

A PRIVATE bank is making staff redundant because of difficult market conditions.

Jersey Eidsteddfod speech and drama

The results of the Jersey Eisteddfod speech and drama classes held Opera House on Saturday 29 Novemnber and those announced at the Gala Concert are published in today’s Jersey Evening Post.