Why does heating oil cost so much?

The cost of heating oil in Jersey – which has been soaring at more than twice the rate of the UK – has been challenged by the Treasury Minister.


Christian Aid helpers are praised for their fundraising efforts

CHRISTIAN Aid supporters in Jersey have been praised for their fundraising efforts by the regional manager of the charity.


Please don’t close our hydrotherapy pool

From Martin Postlethwaite. AS the secretary of the Jersey branch of the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS), I am writing on behalf of our physiotherapists and our branch to request that the General Hospital hydrotherapy pool be taken off the list of possible Health and Social Services cuts.


Island team will need real support in Delhi

SENDING to Delhi a Commonwealth Games squad of 55, which includes 22 officials, may have rankled with some – but not our JEP columnist Chris Lake.


Good start for Jersey

CAPTAIN Ben Stevens was in fine form as Jersey got off to a winning start in the ICC European Under-19 cricket world cup qualifier in Belfast yesterday.


Emotional send-off for head

THE head teacher of De La Salle College Primary School has retired after eight years at the helm.


Why not broaden the qualifications for the post of Lieutenant-Governor?

THIS week, JEP columist Paula Thelwell consideres the role of the Lieutenant-Governor and who should qualify for the job.


A new deal for our heritage

THE protection of Jersey’s heritage is not a luxury.


New names at Bhs

AROUND 30 jobs have been created and £1 million spent on a major refurbishment of the BhS department store in King Street.


Let-off for Le Main

FORMER Housing Minister Terry Le Main has escaped punishment for interfering in the prosecution of a friend – and will be allowed to stand for a ministerial position again.

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.