Jersey lags behind Europe in redundancy protection

JERSEY is falling disappointingly behind the UK and Europe by failing to provide legal rights and protection for employees, says a new report.


Scottish rally to deny Culkin’s men

HONOURS finished even at Springfield last night with the 2-2 draw resulting in St Paul’s missing an early chance to retain their Island title – and Jersey Scottish gaining a valuable point in their bid to stave off relegation.


Hedley’s Island Guide: Exiles

IT’S not a bad old place at times, this rock, and it’s no wonder to find all sorts of people pitchin’ up to live yer what weren’t born in the back of a local barn or sprung screamin’ at the General. In fact Jersey has a long history of attractin’ wealthy foreign tarps with an [...]


Playing the Ferry man

FERRY Corsten caused chaos when Theology announced his booking last October.


States deficit to hit £64m

JERSEY’S expenditure is expected to outstrip income by at least £64 million next year, Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf has warned.


Inspiring heroes of resistance

A CEREMONY held yesterday at 10 Downing Street reminded not only Islanders but also the world at large that, although far from the front lines, the German Occupation of Jersey produced acts of inspiring heroism.


Asbos are not going to solve the problem

From M Messiter. SO the States of Jersey police want Asbos (Anti-Social Behaviour Orders) to deal with our troublesome youths. Not surprising when you remember that the States police has to be headed by an officer brought in from the UK, which leads to the tendency to view the English way as the best, even [...]


Think again when you hear unruly humans being accused of behaving like animals

BY a curious cultural coincidence, Valentine’s Day this year saw in the Chinese ‘Year of the Tiger’. I wonder how many of these magnificent felines will still be prowling free when the calendar cycle repeats in 12-year’s time.


Jersey team can only sit and wait

TWO defeats for the Credit Suisse Jersey Badminton team in their remaining two matches means their National Inter-County Division 2C fate is now out of their control.


Finance team sees a Gulf of opportunity

A DELEGATION from the Island is heading to the Gulf next week on a five-day trip designed to boost business from the region.

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.