Teachers’ strike threat

SHOULD Jersey teachers be paid more than is currently the case? Yes, in all probability, they should. Is this the right time to press for a pay increase? Quite clearly, it is not.


Pitman fires in No 13

JERSEYMAN Brett Pitman crashed home his 13th goal of the season last night – as well as having a penalty kick saved in AFC Bournemouth’s 1-1 draw away to Barnet.


A blatant attempt to censor debate?

From Deputy Geoff Southern. I AM writing about the latest moves to make the States more ‘efficient’. At first glance this seems a reasonable measure, but closer examination reveals a blatant attempt by some ministers, and others (Senators Ozouf, Perchard and Shenton), who might be expected to know better, to stifle the healthy democratic increase [...]


Life at the sharp end in the fight against carrying arms

IT might have looked inoffensive enough, but the grubby little blue and yellow craft knife photographed lying in the palm of a hand had, the Royal Court was told a couple of weeks ago, inflicted ‘horrifying’ injuries during a domestic scuffle in St Helier.


Online gaming a step closer

THE States paved the way for a Jersey internet gambling industry yesterday when Members unanimously approved the establishment of a Gambling Commission.


Mourant arm sold to US finance firm

THE financial services arm of Mourant, one of the Island’s leading finance businesses, has been sold to a major US firm.


We must fight prejudice like this

From Dr Elena Moran, chairman, Jersey Community Relations Trust. IT is ironic that Edward Trevor should make his highly ill-advised comments about people with Aids in the run-up to World Aids Day.


Jersey setting the benchmark

JERSEY’S regulatory standards have been recognised as an international benchmark for the Seychelles, according to the head of a compliance training company.


A souper day out

THOUSANDS joined the queue yesterday lunchtime as the annual Shelter for the Homeless Soup Kitchen raised a record £10,464.


Jersey player makes divisional trials

JERSEY RFC Academy under-16 scrum-half Luke Huelin has been selected for London and South East Divisional trials.

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.