10 « December « 2009 « « This Is Jersey

Appeal to help create a happier Kenyan Christmas

ISLANDERS are being urged to send Christmas presents of pens, pencils and notebooks to help Kenyan children study in a school built as a result of the efforts of a former Jersey hotel worker.

Jersey duo expect rough ride in ‘Altensmash’

GREAT Britain bobsleighers Will Golder and Kevan Crowell took a 28 point haul from the latest round of the Europa Cup in Winterberg.

It’s the time to reflect on the changes needed

From Gino Risoli. CHRISTMAS is fast approaching. It’s the time of good will, a time to reflect on the man who made this time special; a man who had a deep sense of knowing, great wisdom and was prepared to die to convey his truth.

Heavy defeats for road tax and company fee hike

BUDGET amendments to set up an annual road tax and to double company registration fees were heavily defeated in the States yesterday.

Future of parish rectors under threat from UK cuts

THE number of Church of England clergymen – including parish rectors – could be reduced following the announcement that the diocese of Winchester has to make cuts of £1.6 million.

£3m is allocated to child protection

MORE than three million pounds has been earmarked for child protection services following recommendations made in a report by UK childcare expert Professor Andrew Williamson.