Airlines charging for excess baggage is such an unfair system

From R McCredie. QUEUEING to check in at Jersey Airport recently, my observations were maddening.


When the mavericks in the States become the majority

LAST week’s gathering in the Big House may well have been an insignificant affair when compared with what was on the menu for some of the States sittings of the last few years but to this simple country boy it may well have the potential to prove one of the most expensive there has been [...]


Arthur’s bike blog

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned all the New Year’s resolutions that you could accomplish simply by cycling. One of those was the opportunity to spend more time with your kids.


Population: ‘We could cope with 100,000′

JERSEY could cope with a population of 100,000, Chief Minister Terry Le Sueur has said.


Shining light of Scrutiny

WHEN energy prices rise the public’s thoughts turn first to the likely impact of the changes on household budgets.


Jersey Finance get a new look

JERSEY Finance have got a new look, and have changed they way they will be known.


Colts squeeze through

A GRITTY, determined display of real character earned Jersey’s U19 rugby team a place in the last 16 of the National Plate by just one point yesterday.


20-20 vision is in need of a review

From Paul St John Turner. THERE have for some time been strong feelings that the 20% means 20% taxation affects Middle Jersey unfairly, especially with its starting point on incomes as low as £30,000 or so for some taxpayers, and its additional effect on many struggling with high mortgage payments.


Petition against Ann Court car park

ALMOST 1,000 people have signed a petition against building an 800-space multi-storey car park at Ann Court.


Jersey volleyball one step away from Shield final

FOR the first time ever Jersey are in the semi-final of the Volleyball England National Shield after beating Stowmarket 3-2 in the quarter-finals at Haute Vallée on Saturday.

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.