States act to help debtors

TENS of thousands of pounds are to be pumped into support services to help debt-ridden Islanders as part of the drive to kick-start the economy.


Arthur’s bike blog

Le Grand Boucle, the Greatest Race on Earth, call it what you like. For many people, and not necessarily ‘died in the wool ‘ cyclists, the next three weeks hold more drama, excitement and tension than 50 episodes of ‘24’.


Museums mustn’t close

From Sue Wheeler. IT is surely a sign of a civilised society to value and preserve its heritage and to be proud of its history.


Lifetime honour for hotel expert

AN Old Victorian who pioneered environmental initiatives in the hotel industry has received a lifetime achievement award for his work.


Bonuses? These days, some are lucky just to have a job!

EVEN to a simple country boy like me, it was somewhat ironic to see a Temps Passé picture from the Jersey Evening Post’s archives illustrating an unofficial strike by Granite Products staff back in 1963 just a 0few pages away from trade union and staff reaction to the news of so-called loyalty bonuses being paid [...]


Controls on States spending

THE Island’s Comptroller and Auditor General, Chris Swinson, is not a man to mince words.


A Week in Politics

THERE are some States debates that you just know aren’t going to go well.


New landline service

COMPETITION in the telecom sector is expected to increase with Airtel-Vodafone announcing plans to offer a landline service.


Great memories of a first-rate effort

THIS year’s NatWest Island Games ended in a lively carnival fashion on Saturday – a fitting end to a week of sporting achievement.


Airport restaurant to close this month

JERSEY Airport’s Aviator restaurant is to close at the end of this month.

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.