Health U-turn on diabetes costs

PROPOSALS to make diabetics pay nearly £1,000 a year for life-saving equipment have been scrapped by the Health Minister.


Our fields will soon be on the endangered list

From Andrew Thompson. I WOULD like to clarify a few points regarding the controversy surrounding Field 621. To build on Field 621 would be illegal.


Getting ourselves heard

JEP columnist Peter Body, who is the editor of Business Brief magazine, looks at the reaction of PR companies to the UK government debate which centred on the role of offshore finance centres last week, and goes on to ask how good the Island is at fighting its corner.


Jersey miss out

JERSEY’S Under-19 Cricket World Cup dream is over.


New life in the country

JERSEY may make its living in different ways these days, but its heart and soul remain in the countryside.


Tax ‘windfall’ down by £5m

THE fall in bank interest rates last year as a result of the global financial crisis has cost the Island £5 million.


Extradition is a step closer for accountant

A JERSEY accountant is a step closer to being extradited to Australia to face charges in connection with an alleged multi-million-pound tax fraud in that country.


The sun shines on forecast campaign

JERSEY Tourism’s campaign to get Jersey included on national TV and newspaper weather forecast has made news around the world.


Crenan alongside O’Neill for Hampshire debut at La Moye

SAM Crenan will make his full debut for Hampshire this weekend as they prepare for a tough encounter at La Moye.


Jersey Post staff threaten action

JERSEY Post staff have threatened to take industrial action over the company’s plans to axe 90 jobs.

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.