JERSEY suffered an agonising and nail-biting one-wicket defeat by Kuwait in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Let’s be clear: I hoped to improve Portelet
From Senator Freddie Cohen, former Minister for Planning and Environment. OVER the past weeks and months there have been several articles and letters in your publication commenting on the Portelet redevelopment. I would like to set the record straight.
Choosing partners carefully
LAST week the annual debate organised by the Jersey branch of the Institute of Directors examined the issue of public-private partnerships, joint initiatives involving government and the private sector.
Skate park idiots
YOUNGSTERS have been putting their lives and others at risk by trying to jump onto the top of moving vehicles from fencing around the skate park in town.
Why not just grin and bear the 13 meetings, willing to do what it takes to make a difference?
Last Tuesday’s JEP had only been out for an hour and already two States Members had congratulated me on taking over this column.
Au Caprice bought by online retailer
A LONG-ESTABLISHED Channel Islands cosmetics and perfume business, Au Caprice, has been acquired by Europe’s largest online beauty retailer, feelunique.com.
No compensation for Rocketman, says report
NO compensation should be paid to ‘rocketman’ Terry McDonald over the aborted 2007 firework launch that has forced him to sell his house to cover mounting debts, a States report has concluded.
Moped riders need to pass theory test, say Constables
DRIVERS and riders could soon have to take a theory test before they are allowed on the road, following a rise in teenage bike accidents.
Acting MOH gets permanent post
JERSEY’S most senior public health official has been appointed.
Two 17-year-olds in court over St Clement attack
TWO 17-year-old boys accused of attacking a 22-year-old man in Plat Douet Road area and causing him severe brain injuries appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.