11 « February « 2010 « « This Is Jersey

Politicians ‘interfered’ in abuse inquiry

ALLEGATIONS of political interference in the historical child abuse inquiry have been made in a legal document presented to the Royal Court.

Barman cleared of sex attacks

A BARMAN has been cleared of raping and sexually assaulting two women at alcohol-fuelled parties.

Jersey praised in tax evasion fight

A UK MP yesterday warned that the days of tax secrecy were over and praised Jersey for its ‘excellent’ progress in tackling financial crime.

Mixed fortunes for squash players

JERSEY squash players suffered mixed fortunes in the National Championships in Manchester yesterday.

There is no effective, co-ordinated effort to make sure that the streets of St Helier are safe

From David Le Couilliard. WITH regard to the recent coverage on the escalating violence on the streets of St Helier, I believe there is no effective co-ordinated effort to resolve this.

Flying the flag for finance

THE Jersey International Business School, which opened for business this week, has a significance for the Island and its future which goes beyond its role a new centre of learning.

Liberation holiday ‘would cost £5m’

BUSINESS leaders have urged the States to stick to their position over Liberation Day.

Celebrating 70 years of marriage

A COUPLE, who lived in Jersey for over 20 years from the mid-60s have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at their home in Truro, Cornwall.

The Verita report took a lot of hard work to produce – but it’s not the Word of God

THE Verita report into the tragedy at the hospital nearly three and a half years ago is a comprehensive document that obviously took a lot of hard work to produce.

Fort to host martial arts night

JERSEY’S Fort Regent will be the site for the big Battle of Jersey martial arts night in May.