03 « August « 2009 « « This Is Jersey

Medals on Minden day

Battle of Minden anniversary. MORE than 100 people marked the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Minden yesterday morning.

Flying Brands focuses on green-fingered brigade

MAIL order and internet retailer Flying Brands has reported a positive first half, following job cuts and cost savings.

Brig-y-Don: ‘End delays in funding’

THE States were urged today not to delay any longer the refurbishment of a children’s home.

Anti-recession projects get under way

THE first projects designed to boost Jersey’s economy during the economic downturn have been launched after the Treasury department released almost £1.5 million of funding.

Tax fraud team ‘will save us £300,000’

A NEW fraud team to combat tax and benefit cheats will save the States £300,000 a year, says Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf.

Durrell’s dodo joins the grand parade

DURRELL wildlife park will be paying a visit to Victoria Avenue this month.

Tour Fin

I hope that you all enjoyed the Tour de France experience. As I promised weeks ago, it would be exciting, colourful and full of drama- and, as usual, it was!