An age-old problem

From Colin Wilton-Davies. I THOUGHT our ministers were supposed to accept some responsibility, not just pass it on to their successors.


Toxic ash pit is punctured at incinerator site

A SECTION of the construction site of the new £100 million incinerator at La Collette was closed off at the weekend after contractors punctured the membrane of a pit holding toxic ash.


A modern example of courtesy

From Trevor Rabet RECENTLY I was taking the No 9 bus home at 17.20 and, as usual, it was a very busy bus.


Jobs growth in the farming industry as packers recruit

IT may be doom and gloom on the high street but the farming industry is starting its annual seasonal recruitment drive.


Grouville beat St Peter to win U18 Division II

GROUVILLE won the under-18 Division II championship and the Oaklands Trophy for the second time in three years on Sunday.


The future for islands is electric

From Peter Marshall HAVING just returned from the Geneva Motor Show, looking at the latest models of electric cars, I am more convinced than ever electric power is the future for islands such as Jersey and Guernsey, especially for hire cars.


Minister supports shellfish unit plans

PLANS to build a £1.5-million shellfish processing unit in the countryside have been given support by Environment Minister Freddie Cohen.


St Aubin plaque to mark fishing links with Canada

THE centuries-old relationship between Jersey and Canada which was forged by brave Islanders who sailed the north Atlantic in Jersey’s cod fleet is being celebrated and cemented this summer.


Suspect package at post office

Part of St Helier was closed off temporarily this morning after a suspect package was found at the Commercial Street post office.