FURTHER fears were raised about Jersey’s troubled economy today as unemployment hit a record high for the second consecutive month.
Education are accused of ‘conspiracy of silence’
THE Island’s schoolchildren and taxpayers are being let down by the Education department, which is covering up poor school exam results with ‘a conspiracy of silence’.
Revamp for Jersey lottery?
A REVAMP of Jersey’s lottery could see more bumper draws with high cash prizes and automatic ticket terminals around the Island.
Lawyer denies perverting course of justice
A JERSEY lawyer has denied helping his accountant father in a multi-million-pound fraud to stop the family’s wealth being confiscated.
UK Budget has little impact on internet retail industry
THE Island’s internet retail industry survived yesterday’s UK Budget although its long-term future remains in doubt.
Wales help Jersey prepare
THE Jersey Touch mixed open squad will get a good measure of their progress before this summer’s World Cup when they join Wales in a training camp this weekend.
Sensible pause for thought
THE splendidly titled Baroness Ford of Cunninghame in North Ayrshire will by now be starting to appreciate some of the special qualities that make Jersey that little bit different.
Jail for the terror attack ‘detective’
A MAN who pretended to be a policeman and threatened to throw a terrified 18-year-old boy from the top of a multi-storey car park in a vigilante-style revenge attack has been jailed.
Plémont inquiry good value for public money
From John Mesch, chairman, Council for the Protection of Jersey’s Heritage. THE letter from Mike Riding of Plémont Estates (JEP, 18 March) was a revelation in more ways than one.
Jersey still top of world’s offshore finance centres
JERSEY has maintained its position as the highest-rated offshore international finance centre for the fourth time in succession.