Ageing population: What to do?

A MAJOR new consultation exercise which forces Islanders to face up to the uncomfortable realities of an ageing population is launched today.


Time for some true facts

From Paul Troalic. HERE’S an interesting idea for our States Assembly in this New Year – how about some transparency and bit of accountability?


Bahá’ís encourage Islanders to celebrate World Religion Day

DIFFERENT faiths are being encouraged to develop understanding and harmony between one another next week as part of the Bahá’í celebration of World Religion Day.


Politesse oblige in the classroom – or so I’m told

SO how was it for you, then? Christmas, that is. Very nice but very quiet? And have you got the last of that mince pie out of the carpet yet?


Jersey primed to meet title rivals

IT is first v second tomorrow when JRFC take on nearest rivals Old Albanians at St Peter in National League III South East.


History in the street where you live

THIS year, Jersey Heritage’s What’s Your Story? project, sponsored by Appleby for the third consecutive year, needs your help.


Flying Brands’ Christmas sales hit

JERSEY-based home shopping group Flying Brands was adversely affected by strikes by Royal Mail workers in the run-up to Christmas.


Can we live long and prosper?

WE in the West are fortunate that improving standards of living and increasingly sophisticated health care mean that average life expectancy has risen and can be expected to continue rising.


Bowlers ready to bid for CI glory and Perth berth

JERSEY indoor bowlers bid to win Channel Islands titles this weekend and therefore qualify for the British Isles Championships in March in Scotland.


Cycle helmets save lives and must be made compulsory

From Dr Andy Eynon. I UNDERSTAND that a proposition is to be debated by the States Assembly requiring cyclists to wear helmets.

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.