Drop the car park, says Deputy

PLANS for a car park and flats on the Ann Court site should be abandoned in favour of housing for the over-55s, according to a district Deputy.


Deregulation will not improve the service provided by taxis

From John O’Neill. I WRITE in response to Roger Bale’s letter (JEP, 11 December) regarding the regulatory framework of taxis in Jersey.


An even keel in troubled waters

From R Hills. WHEN the outlook looks stormy, you don’t rock the boat, or blame the skipper.


More Barclays than Sark

From D Turpin. SARK has two Barclays. Here in Jersey we seem to have 11.


Overseas aid project needs cash urgently

THE future of hundreds of young Gambians hangs in the balance because a Jersey charity has a temporary funding crisis.


This is truly Jersey’s shame

From Paul Barratt. I SIMPLY had to write in response to the two recent articles about the piano teacher convicted of abuse and the stepfather who subjected his daughter to kicking with steel toe-capped boots, as well as inflicting other torment on her.


Airport work back on track

NIGHT work at the Airport has stopped for Christmas but contractors will return in the New Year.


Review of the Year: August

BOATOWNERS had a couple of difficult weeks after two storms battered the Island.


Christmas message: The Bailiff

THIS is the last time that I shall have the privilege, as Bailiff, of writing a Christmas message for readers of the JEP.


Christmas message: The Lieutenant-Governor

WELL, Christmas has nearly arrived and there is precious little time left for those last-minute purchases or preparations.

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.