26 « March « 2009 « « This Is Jersey

A difficult pill to swallow

EVERYONE is entitled to hold religious beliefs in our open democratic society. Equally, anyone in this society is free to reject religious dogma.

Recession ‘a time of opportunity’

JERSEY companies will need to adapt quickly to the changing needs of their customers if they are to survive the recession.

End of an era as SCF pull out

FAIRBAIRN Sporting Club Français have withdrawn their first team from the NatWest Weekend League Premier Division and the newly-formed Channel Islands League.

Salute the veterans for as long as they live

AS Margaret Thatcher said during her occupation of 10 Downing Street: ‘You turn if you want to. The lady’s not for turning.’

Challenge over price of power

ELECTRICITY prices could be reduced thanks to an obscure piece of legislation from the 1930s.

Let’s have a lottery in summer

From Simon Ferrow. CAN we have a Christmas lottery at the end of August?

Watson (16) celebrates first senior win

Guernsey tennis star Heather Watson gained her first professional win yesterday when she beat the UK’s Jade Curtis 7-5, 4-6, 6-1.

Leave the Town Church pews alone

From Michael Smyth. I WAS disappointed to read (JEP, 19 March) about the proposed removal of the fixed pews in the Town Church to create extra seating for other parish meetings.

Questions on Condor Ferries’ pricing

From Brian Villette. IS Condor the company that charges you to make savings?

No complaints, says ‘passed over’ teacher

A DEPUTY head teacher who was overlooked for the top job at La Moye School is satisfied that the correct procedures were followed.