08 « January « 2009 « « This Is Jersey

I for one missed the sound of the bell

From Phyllis Lucas. I HAVE read Michael de Petrovsky’s letter (JEP, 30 January) regarding the bell-ringing and stating that ‘the good folk of St Ouen enjoyed a quiet and peaceful Christmas’ because the bell clapper broke.

Leading gynaecologist accused of poor practice

THE Island’s leading gynaecologist was accused of bad management and poor practice in the Royal Court yesterday.

Spartan juniors bidding for selection

TWENTY junior cross country runners will compete against some of the UK’s best athletes at the Hampshire Championships this weekend.

We need transparency on art donations

From Colin Griffiths. I QUOTE from your article about the recent donation of a piece of art, to Trinity Church, by the developer of Le Jardin du Puits.

Deputy will propose local bank scheme

A PROPOSAL for a States-owned bank funded by £100 million from the strategic reserve is to be put to politicians.

Tourism focus on Jersey’s assets

WHAT Jersey has to offer – rather than the attraction of the weak pound – is the message in this year’s Jersey Tourism marketing campaign.

Opposition to plans for fencing at skate park

SKATEBOARDERS are fighting plans to extend fencing around the new skate park at the Harbour.

There needs to be some balance

From Gill Jones. I DESPAIR when I read headlines such as ‘Bid for delay on tax on accommodation fails’.