Experience gives Jersey edge

JERSEY travel to Guernsey today with an experienced squad as they look to retain the honours in the under-18 Muratti.


Surge in number of ‘dance drug’ victims

UP to ten young people have been hospitalised during the past week after taking the dance drug mephedrone.


There is precious little legislation in place, even now, to protect workers

SOME years have elapsed since the last strike threat hit this community. The teaching unions, in particular, which used to be among the most vociferous, have been remarkably quiet.


We run our own affairs, do we?

From John Heys How gratifying to learn (JEP, 30 March) that the UK affirms our right to run our own affairs, and to self-government and that they think we are democratic, with free media and open debate.


EU fishing ban is delayed

A CONTROVERSIAL EU fishing ban which could have a devastating impact on the Jersey fleet has been delayed by at least one month.


Inter-insular cross-country

JERSEY won seven team events to Guernsey’s four in the cross-country inter-insular held at Les Creux last Saturday, but they lost the senior men’s and senior women’s events.


New chairman of Jersey Sports Council

Tennis development officer Hugh Raymond has been named the new chairman of the Jersey Sports Council.


This parking issue needs a little common sense

From Michael Officer I HAVE nothing against Tristan Dodd, the acting director for transport at TTS. No doubt he is rewarded commensurate with his high position.


Moped rider is badly injured

A 40-year-old man suffered serious internal injuries when his scooter struck a wall on Route de Longueville in the early hours of Good Friday.


More than 400 finance jobs lost

MORE than 400 finance industry jobs were lost in 2009.

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.