Dear Gordon, if we are a dependency, then help us

The Chief Minister, Senator Terry Le Sueur, has replied to the recent letter from the Prime Minister Gordon Brown but the contents have not yet been published. This is what Peter Body thinks should be in the reply:


Brittle bone boy has a special care birthday

A LITTLE boy who was given vital support by staff at the Hospital’s special care baby unit returned there to celebrate his second birthday.


JEC expansion plan is costing us too much

From Chris Whitworth. WE are told that in order to cover the £120m required for the planned expansion of the JEC infrastructure, electricity prices have to rise by almost one quarter.


Public sector pay is frozen

PUBLIC sector workers have been told that they will not be offered a pay increase this year.


Job offers for graduates

TWO Jersey firms have this week announced job opportunities for local students and graduates.


Girls head swim bid for Aland

JERSEY’S Island Games swimming squad for Aland this summer comprises six men and nine women.


No reason to be fearful

IN 1918, as nations were reeling from the carnage of the Great War, the world was struck by an influenza pandemic which eventually killed millions.


New Health Minister elected

THE new Health Minister is Deputy Anne Pryke.


Bailiff: Why I will not e-mail Senator Syvret

THE Bailiff today told Senator Stuart Syvret that he was not prepared to enter into correspondence with someone who had described him as having the ‘ethics of a Bangkok pimp’.


Top prospect Duquemin gets cash boost

JERSEY athlete Zane Duquemin has been fast-tracked as a future British Olympian after being handpicked to join the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes initiative.

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.