thisisjersey.com

IT was a strange coalition that handed ministers an embarrassing defeat over duty hikes in the Budget last week: some came from the left, some came from the right, and some came along because they don’t like the Treasury Minister.

A MOTHER and daughter have published a recipe book to raise money for charity.

From Chantal Gosselin. MR Hemmings, a multi-millionaire, has submitted plans to build a few more exclusive houses on the beautiful Plémont headland. That’s original. Wish I’d thought of that.

The current Treasury Minister is obviously very keen not to go down in history as the ‘chancellor’ who had to put up taxes. He’s doing absolutely everything in his power to avoid this unhappy event, and we must all be grateful for that.

FORMER Jersey under-18 team manager Jon Welsh has been appointed senior Island football team manager until the end of the season.

A SUSTAINABLE development expert has urged Island businesses to reduce their carbon emissions.

IF it is looked at dispassionately, the UK’s decision to end the reciprocal health agreement with Jersey unilaterally was entirely understandable.

AN eight-year-old Jersey boy has died after accidently shooting himself while on holiday in South America.

THOUSANDS of Islanders could face Christmas travel misery as a result of a British Airways cabin crew strike.

From Paul Blampied. THERE was much debate earlier in the year about service level agreements for the ferry companies. But what about the ferry port facilities? Shouldn’t there be a service level agreement for the shore-side suppliers?