The debate over the former Odeon cinema has prompted JEP columnist Paula Thelwell to reminisce and share her views on the subject.
Is there a future for the Odeon?
IT has to be said that Jersey is very good at knocking down cinemas. West’s, which used to overlook the St Helier square now dominated by superb bronzes of Jersey cattle, is but a faint memory. The same can be said of the Forum, a truly iconic building sacrificed to make way for imposing but [...]
Should the Odeon be saved?
The proposal to demolish the former Odeon Cinema in Bath Street as part of a £40m development project, including flats, shops and restaurants and a new ‘green belt’, has prompted strong views both for and against.
Sport in schools
The question of whether there is sufficient competitive sport in schools was raised in the States this week.
£950 a day
THE man employed by the States to save the Island money is being paid nearly £1,000 a day and is staying at one of the most luxurious Island hotels, the JEP can reveal.
Geared up for a Spa spectacular
Ian Moore will participate this weekend in the Fun Cup, a 25-hour race held at the famous Spa Francorchamps circuit in the Ardennes Forest, Belgium.
Companies’ register on Facebook?
OFFICIAL information from Jersey’s companies’ registry may be accessible through social networking sites such as Facebook in future.
A spsiritual journey to the Holy Land
A GROUP of Christians who recently visited Israel are inviting Islanders to a special service to hear about their trip.
French provide a taster
INTERNATIONAL cricket is coming to the Island with France playing against Jersey on Sunday at Grainville and then the ICC European Division I championship for a week from Tuesday.
BP oil spill knocks £2.2m off States reserves
THE crash in BP’s share price has knocked £2.2 million off the value of States reserves.
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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.