Irksome criminal activity

WE are fortunate that Jersey can still be classified as a low-crime area. Quite clearly, this does not mean that our community is free of crime, but the most serious categories of offence remain mercifully rare.


Chamber survey reveals resilience of Island firms

THE latest Jersey Chamber of Commerce business confidence survey has shown that Island businessmen and women are taking action aimed specifically at seeing them safely through the recession.


IT . . . could do better

YOU will have to forgive me if there are spelling mistakes in this column. I can hardly see the keyboard for all the egg on my face.


Island gets UK backing on tax

THE UK will fight Jersey’s corner at the G20 conference after the Island agreed to share income tax data with the UK tax authorities.


Could do better!

From Robin Pittman. AM I alone in finding the service offered to Jersey by Cineworld, our only cinema, somewhat disappointing? Despite having ten screens, it shows some of the films, highly praised in all the press, for such a short time.


May date for Town racing

INTERNATIONAL cycle racing is to return to the streets of St Helier early this summer.


More help needed with dental care

From Suzette Hase, Consumer Council officer. THE Consumer Council has noted that there have been a couple of letters in response to your article (JEP, 25 February) on dental fees which included a table compiled by us to help reiterate a point made by Scrutiny.


Wanderers retain U18 title

JERSEY Wanderers retained the under-18 Division I title on Sunday morning after thumping Trinity, their only challengers, 6-1 at Hockey Club.


Trust companies fear deal could stop new business

TRUST professionals have warned that a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the UK could deter new business from using the Island in future.


Shining example for Red Nose Day

ONE of Jersey’s most famous landmarks was transformed last night in aid of Comic Relief.

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.