19 « January « 2009 « « This Is Jersey

AMBULANCE Service staff are taking industrial action from today in their dispute over pay.

The barrage system of harnessing tidal power is a sound long-term idea

From Ron Davey. IF the States steering group on tidal power is going to spend public money chasing unreliable currents and waves to power underwater mills, I’m afraid they are in for a few disappointing letdowns.

It’ll be your own fault if you run out of water

From Mike Throssell. IN early December while visiting St Helier on business I noticed that the shower near the beach was jammed on, with water pouring down the pavement.

The burning question: Do we need this incinerator?

MINISTERS will face a barrage of hostile questions in the States tomorrow as concerns deepen over the cost, size and environmental impact of the proposed incinerator at La Collette.

Feeling down today? You’re not the only one

IF you found it harder than usual to get out of bed today, don’t worry – you are probably not alone.

Number of home fires down 30%

THE number of house fires in Jersey has dropped by 30 per cent since the JEP and the Fire and Rescue Service launched the Make a Plan campaign.

Builders risked safety of workers and public

TWO building companies put the safety of their workers and the public at risk while building an extension to the Royal Yacht Hotel at the Weighbridge.