THE National Trust for Jersey has said it is ‘hugely saddened’ with the States decision to reject further protection for the Plémont headland.
Nurseries site rejected as right place for new homes
AFFORDABLE homes will not be built on a protected area in St Saviour, the States decided yesterday.
Creating space for living
THE States debate on the new Island Plan, which began this week and still has a lot of ground to cover, is dealing with an impressive range of issues, but it has already seen the acceptance of an amendment which will be of great relevance to the many Islanders eager to put a first foot [...]
Biker killed in UK crash
A JERSEY businessman has been killed in a motorcycle crash in the UK.
Year of the Jersey in China?
THE Chinese Ministry of Commerce is expected to accept an invitation to send an official delegation to Jersey as efforts to increase trade links between the two jurisdictions continue.
We are in danger of attracting rich immigrants who have no interest in what makes us tick
A HOLIDAY taken in Australia a few years back, coincided with a nationwide tour by the then headlining rock band, Oasis.
They’re on their way!
Close to 200 Island sportsmen and women left Jersey this morning on the first leg of their journey to the 14th NatWest Island Games, which opens in Ryde, the Isle of Wight, tomorrow night.
The division in our community is growing
From Gerald White. WE all know that Jersey is a conservative place, and we mostly accept that. But whereas in the recent past the predominant political flavour could perhaps best be characterised as ‘caring conservative’, recent States decisions evidence a more hard-edged and divisive political stance, biased in favour of the ‘better off’ in our [...]
Industrial site denied land for expansion
AN industrial site in St Lawrence will not be extended to provide more land for local businesses, the States decided yesterday.
New homeless shelter opens in St Mark’s Road
A NEW shelter for the homeless which can accommodate up to 18 people was officially opened yesterday.