Rezoning mystery continues

STATES Members were told earlier this week that the provision of housing for the elderly is now a serious problem.


Watson to build on defeat

GUERNSEY’S Heather Watson has vowed to get stronger after crashing out of the Caversham International tennis tournament at Les Ormes yesterday.


There ain’t nothing like a sporting Dame

Dai Burton, former JRFC director of rugby, was having none of it. ‘He’s a rugby man. None of this “Sir Clive” business. When I’m introduced to him, it’ll be “Clive”. He won’t think twice about it.’


We must use local talent

From Christopher Davey. SO furiously did my blood boil at your report (JEP, 23 March) on the appointment of the new head teacher at La Moye Primary School, that I had already drafted a letter before reading your leader.


Abuse inquiry costs may top £12m

THE cost of the historical abuse inquiry could top £12m by the end of the year.


Welcome for tax pact with France

THE Tax Information Exchange Agreement sealed this week between Jersey and France is expected to open doors to new business for the Island.


Aurigny plane in emergency landing

AN Aurigny plane had to make an emergency landing after a luggage hatch fell off shortly after take-off from Jersey.


High-scoring in prospect as Tring battle to survive

WITH neither of their full-time professional rugby New Zealanders fit enough to play and with centre Ashley Maggs also out injured, tomorrow’s home game against a Tring side fighting against relegation will be another testing London I game for third-placed Jersey RFC.


Promotions lined up in Hong Kong and Shanghai

JERSEY Finance will once again be promoting the Island’s finance industry further afield next week when they head for the Far East.


When contraception is abortion

From Advocate Peter Cushen. YOUR front-page article of 25 March (Morning-after pill row) refers to the morning-after pill as ‘emergency contraception’.

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.