11 « September « 2009 « « This Is Jersey

Compared to where I live, States workers are paid a lot

From Dr Stanley Perkins. ON reading the Jersey Evening Post of 23 June 2009, headlined ‘One in 12 States workers now earns over £70,000’, one could not help being shocked and surprised at the salaries paid to public sector workers in Jersey.

Air show with a purpose

DESPITE fears that lack of funds might have spoiled the occasion, this year’s International Air Display was staged yesterday without a hitch.

When Jersey came under attack

REPORTED plans made in 1942 to invade the Channel Islands have roused the interest of author Alec Podger.

OECD plans welcomed

OECD plans to bring an end to banking secrecy laws around the world have been welcomed by Chief Minister Terry Le Sueur.

How to spot a sporting star … look at his mitts

TWO weeks ago I had the good fortune to be at a rugby charity dinner in the idyllic setting of St George’s, in a marquee set up in the school grounds.

Right move for Peter

RIGHT Car Jersey has moved from its site in Maufant to town.

Furze fire threatens homes

FIFTEEN homes were evacuated yesterday as one of the fiercest furze fires of the year raged at L’Etacq.

High praise in the Highlands

THE Jersey Caledonian Pipe Band excelled in a highland music competition recently, ranking third in the overall standings.

Harvey backs his boys to hit back

AFTER losing to Bracknell last weekend, JRFC coach Ben Harvey is making no hasty changes as he prepares to travel to Norfolk tomorrow.

Stand up and see what these politicians are doing to our Island

From Angela Macdonald. IT seems that the only way to express one’s views about our Island’s government is by sending in a letter in to the JEP.