23 « February « 2010 « « This Is Jersey

Modern appliances come with a booklet written by a man in Tokyo

From Colin Clarke. THIS is the modern world and as far as I’m concerned, you can keep it. I recently had occasion to resort to the owner’s handbook of a recently manufactured motor vehicle.

Death of former Senator Lakeman

FORMER Senator Christopher Lakeman has died at the age of 42.

We won’t need the Monday off at Christmas or New Year, then

From Jonathan Perrée. GIVEN the recent debate on whether we should have an extra day’s holiday on Monday 10 May, may I, through your pages, ask your dear leaders the following questions?

Madeira: Fears of further landslides

SCORES more people have been evacuated from their homes in Madeira amid fears of fresh landslides after storms devastated the island over the weekend.

Convent girls too strong for SAS see off SAS

THEY may not win the league this season but Convent ensured they would not finish the year empty handed as they retained their title at the Jersey Open on Sunday.

The colour of our money: A new look

JERSEY’S new set of bank notes has been unveiled. It is the first time in 20 years that the Island’s currency has had a facelift.

Writing’s on the wall for occupying forces

HISTORIANS gained a fascinating insight into wartime Jersey when they smashed into a bunker sealed for over 60 years.

Death of Christopher Lakeman

FORMER Senator Christopher Lakeman has died at the age of 42.