Tourism to cash in on weak pound

TOURISM has got a new ally in its fight to attract tourists – the weak pound.


The clanger of childhood

THE death last week of Oliver Postgate, the prolific creator of low-budget children’s television programmes, brought to an end a happy chapter in millions of people’s lives – mine included.


Review of the year – March

Review of the Year – March


Profits at JEC rise by 14% to £10m

JERSEY Electricity made £10 million profit before tax in the 12 months to 30 September, on sales of £81.9 million.


Portsmouth contract extended

PORTSMOUTH Football Club are to retain the services of Jersey Wanderers defender Matthew Rondel until the end of the season.


Opposition: A question of balance

ONE of the key pledges that Senator Terry Le Sueur made throughout his successful bid to become the Island’s new Chief Minister involved a vision of a more consensual executive regime. In effect, the Senator promised that his approach to ministerial government would be more collegiate than his predecessor’s, former-Senator Frank Walker.


It’s not as bad as you might think

From Sue Daly. I’M writing to thank friends in Jersey for their support over the last few days. It’s meant a great deal to many of us here in Sark. Things are not nearly so bad here as you may have heard. Only around 40 genuine Sark residents have been affected and some have already [...]


Jersey surf duo in U16 GB squad chance

JERSEY junior surfers Nathan Elms and Matt Chapman have been selected to the British Junior Surf Team.


Police ask firms to help them fight crime

POLICE are asking businesses to help them fight crime with a new booklet that explains how they can make their businesses safer.


Hang on in there on the path of democracy

From Alison Vautier. HOW refreshing to see a wind of change blowing through Sark, blowing before it 500 years of unique individualism and Island tradition.

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.