Let’s help people to learn a trade

From Brian Hotton. THROUGH Economic Development and Jersey Enterprise we have recently had ‘speed dating’ for local businesses held at Hotel de France at great expense.


£2.8 m: The annual bill for civil servants’ expenses

Civil servants’ claims for travel, food, accommodation and relocation expenses add up to almost £2.8m per year.


Maybe it’s time to mask our politicians’ identities …

From Chris Fairbairn. WITH summer in full swing and an expected balmy 12-degree temperatures combined with heavy rain in store, my mind turned to more important issues like filling in my application form for a new driving licence, thus avoiding an unexpected visit from the Flying Squad.


Island squad squeezed out

WHILE England were virtually certain to retain the British team title at Les Creux bowls club in St Brelade this morning, proud hosts Jersey were guaranteed finish at the bottom of the table.


Outrage at attacks on birds

JERSEY’S bird lovers have been left devastated after two sickening attacks during the last week.


The secret police files – were they held illegally?

AN investigation has been launched into whether secret police dossiers on States Members were held illegally.


Did you know David Hixon-Broad?

Sarah Hixon-Broad has been in touch to try to find out if her father-in-law David Hixon-Broad had any surviving relatives in Jersey.


Awards for Jersey Lifeboat Guild trio

AWARDS have been presented to three members of the Jersey Lifeboat Guild.