12 « June « 2009 « « This Is Jersey

THE first case of swine flu has been confirmed in Jersey.

Jersey businesses make a date with opportunity

AROUND 360 businesses had just two minutes each to sell themselves to each other at the first ever corporate speed dating event in Jersey last night.

The minnows march on

HAYDN DRUCE was in blistering form last night to help Division III minnows Centurion A through to the semi-finals of the JEP Knockout Trophy.

Drink and drug problems soar

THE number of people seeking help for drug and alcohol problems in Jersey has doubled since the economic downturn.

Buy local? I don’t think I will with car tyres

From Patrick Cooper. AS a regular reader of the JEP, I have followed the Think Twice, Buy Local campaign and would like to share my own recent experience with fellow readers.

Skills shortage in Island’s financial services sector

JERSEY does not have enough skilled workers to meet the needs of the finance industry, according to a senior banker.

Pitman in new contract talks with the Cherries

JERSEY’s Brett Pitman is currently re-negotiating a new contract with Bournemouth AFC, and is back in the Island for a week before pre-season training.

Scrutiny supports £44m recession plan

AN unprecedented £44 million plan to support Jersey’s economy during the recession could be launched within weeks after being approved by Scrutiny.

You Islanders really don’t know how lucky you are

From S Reed. IN 2004 my wife and I came to Jersey. My father had been that year and told us how great it was. We came back in 2008.

Bid to solve problem of drinkers in the park

ST HELIER officials are to meet drinkers in Parade Gardens and voluntary organisations to address the problem of anti-social behaviour in the area.