Now is time to form an association of taxpayers

From Roger Bale. WE are all taxpayers now. The prime written source of information as to how our tax money is used is the JEP.


Why we don’t like food in shops

From Nick Pitman, co-owner, Trek Plus. OVER the last 12 months I have noticed that more and more people appear to be entering shops while eating and/or drinking from containers and many get defensive when challenged not to do so.


Check-in misery

THOUSANDS of Flybe passengers were forced to suffer the misery of queuing outside the departures hall waiting to check in at the Airport on Saturday.


Bonus-point victory just the ticket for Jersey RFC

WHAT a difference a week makes. A maximum five-points, including bonus, from their National III win away to North Walsham, has given Jersey RFC a big lift in their stated bid to challenge for promotion.


Saints’ class shows

CHANNEL Islands champions St Paul’s are Jersey’s sole survivors in Guernsey’s Jeremie Cup competition.


States urged again to buy Plémont site

POLITICIANS are being urged to force developers to sell the Plémont holiday village to the States.


North coast charity walk

MORE than 400 Islanders trekked 20 miles along Jersey’s north coast yesterday to raise money for children living in poor African communities.


New lifeboat dedicated

HUNDREDS of Islanders took part in a service of dedication at the Albert Pier on Saturday as the new St Helier lifeboat was officially named.


Guernsey tennis star wins US title

Guernsey tennis star Heather Watson has made history by becoming the US Junior Open singles champion.