Syvret arrested at Airport

FORMER Senator Stuart Syvret was arrested at the Airport today as he arrived back in Jersey after six months of self-imposed exile in the UK.


Rugby stars: ‘We were attacked in our hotel’

A POLICE investigation is under way after two Jersey rugby players were allegedly assaulted in their hotel room by two Guernsey team members as violence flared following the annual Siam Cup match.


Harbours harness a heritage

THIS Island’s nautical heritage could scarcely be stronger.


Putting my head above the parapet, I ask why this apology culture is necessary

MUCH as I admire acts of apology in appropriate circumstances – I mentioned the other week that when I get things wrong I refer to my apology as sitting on the penitent stool (Prime Minister Gordon Brown did much the same thing last week when he referred to himself as a penitent sinner), I must [...]


Plenty to do and see close to Les Ormes

From Mike Graham, general manager, Bosdet Foundation. THE reference by Eric Smart (JEP, 28 April) to Les Ormes being potentially similar to a Center Parcs is appropriate. Actually there is far more to do and see at Les Ormes and within the surrounding couple of miles.


Call for accounting transparency

JERSEY Telecom is likely to be forced to reveal the true costs of running its separate wholesale and retail operations in future.


Welsh: Now for the Muratti

ISLAND football manager Jon Welsh will be hoping that Jersey’s dominance in last weekend’s inter-insular events continues in the Kleinwort Benson Muratti Vase final on Saturday.


Crown Officer review panel questions Bailiff

THE Bailiff and Deputy Bailiff are being questioned today by a panel investigating the roles of Jersey’s top law officers.


Spending must be cut

From Brian Hotton. THE States need to cut spending before they raise taxes, if they do not there will be no cut backs. Consolidation of departments and use of the private sector is the answer.


St Brelade hotel owner tops the sporting Rich List

WIGAN Athletic Football Club chairman Dave Whelan, who recently bought the St Brelade’s Bay Hotel, has knocked David Beckham off the top of The Sunday Times Sport Rich List.

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.