Historical gem still faces threat

From Chris Whitworth. SINCE my previous letter in July and the JEP focus on St Juste, one of Jersey’s last remaining Or née cottages in the grounds of the Merton Hotel, I have had various interesting and knowledgeable people contact me regarding this historical gem.


Line in the Sand was special in many ways

From Mike Stentiford, president, National Trust of Jersey. OH dear – yet another set of scatter-gun opinions in a letter to the JEP on 16 October, in which C Thomas, while firing from the hip in all directions and missing every target in sight, chooses to pour unfair scorn and insult on every man, woman [...]


Police search ‘infringed my human rights’

A STATES Deputy says her dealings with the States police have convinced her of the need for a law on the freedom of information and a fully independent police authority.


Optimus take over top spot

OPTIMUS moved 13 points clear at the top of the Division I table in the NatWest 6-a-side Indoor League last night after defeating second-placed Farmers by ten runs.


EU ‘backtracked on zero-ten tax’

JERSEY was given ‘green lights all the way’ on zero-ten, according to former Chief Minister Frank Walker.


Industrial action at Airport ‘a step closer’

TALKS last week aimed at resolving a dispute at airline handling company Servisair moved the threat of industrial action closer rather than helping to resolve matters, according to the union representing staff.


Cider-making at Hamptonne

HAMPTONNE Country Life museum was packed all weekend with Islanders and visitors enjoying the traditional La Fais’sie d’Cidre.


Picnickers in the ‘park’

SEVERAL hundred St Helier residents got a glimpse on Sunday of what they could do if there was a town park.