A major annual attraction

THE Battle of Flowers and the International Air Display used to be the only Island events which could claim to attract truly mass audiences. Now a third name takes its legitimate place alongside those major annual attractions.


A States guide to tendering: Publish budget beforehand

FORMER Chamber of Commerce president Kevin Keen has said that GST could double in the next couple of years or so unless that lot in the Big House get a grip on what they and their hired help shell out, and he went on to urge us all to support young Philip Ozouf’s efforts to [...]


Cancer figures shock

LEVELS of head and neck cancer in Jersey are among the highest in Britain and similar to those in the most deprived areas of the UK, the Health Department has revealed.


Proposal is excellent idea

From Ray McCredie. THE proposal by Deputy Geoff Southern regarding the immediate development of the Town Park is excellent.


Nude cycling, Ding Day and Winter’s on the way!

If, like me you cycle every day, I’m sure that you’ll have noticed that it’s getting a little chillier.


JCRA to review car prices

JERSEY’S competition watchdog is to review the price of new and imported cars following concern over the cost of vehicles in the Island.


Seeking an old school friend

A former Jersey College for Girls pupil is hoping to make contact with one of her old school friends, Alexandra (known as Sandy) Hyde-Clarke.


A Week in Politics

THIS must be how marathon runners feel when they’re told that their 26-mile course ends at Mount Everest Base Camp, and that once they’re done, they’re going to have to climb the mountain.


Just take a look at Japan

From Hamish Chamberlayne. I was deeply concerned when I read the front page article by Harry McRandle (JEP, 28 August).


Hague knock gives Optimus the cup

A VINTAGE unbeaten 63 from Matt Hague helped Optimus to victory over St Ouen for the Senior Cup on Saturday.

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.