Jersey recorded their first gold medal of the NatWest Island Games this afternoon and, not surprisingly, it came on the shooting range.
A Week in Politics
IN the matter of political representation, I couldn’t be luckier. While some people have just two representatives to call on – a Constable and a Deputy – I have five.
Blaze engulfs family home
FIREFIGHTERS feared that a family could have lost their lives in a blaze that engulfed their St Saviour home on Saturday morning.
Island Games: Day 1
Jersey had won three medals – a silver and two bronze – at the end of Day 1.
Arthur’s bike blog
It appears to be high season for charity rides at the moment. I know at work we’ve a wall full of posters either offering the opportunity to take part, or asking for support.
Heritage must have support
AS a result of the global economic crisis, times are hard in Jersey – but just how hard are they?
Trouble brewing
From Peter Anthony Troy. LAST, week unnoticed in Jersey, the UK Prime Minister returned from the European Council meeting having, he said, denied the EU the right to determine which financial institutions he, or his successors, would be able to bail out in any future financial crises.
Survivor takes to the saddle
A TENNIS coach who beat cancer twice after doctors gave him a 20 per cent chance of survival is cycling the length of Italy with two friends to raise money for charity.
Wins for Jersey footballers
JERSEY’S footballers won both their matches today with the men going top of their group after Ross Crick’s first-half goal was enough to help beat Rhodes 1-0.
Let’s just cut out the negative vibes
THE fact that it isn’t surprising that 180 or so people employed by the now merged Lloyds and Halifax Bank of Scotland group are likely to lose their jobs over the next few years is of little comfort to them.