Island Life

Former soldier ‘delighted’ to be reunited with his medals

A FORMER soldier who lost his service medals on Liberation Day was delighted to be reunited with them at the weekend.

Olympic yachtsman to sail replica of famous Jersey craft

A REPLICA of one of Jersey’s most famous yachts will visit the Island for a second time this summer.

Charity gives ten fishing boats to Sri Lankan village

TEN boats bearing the names of the Island’s parishes have been donated to poverty-stricken fishermen in Sri Lanka whose lives were shattered by the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 and civil war.

Never forget the price of freedom

JERSEY’S freedom was won through the endurance and sacrifice of many people during the Second World War, the Bailiff Michael Birt told Islanders during his Liberation Day speech yesterday.

Population surge may mean a new school

A NEW primary school could be built to deal with a major surge in the number of children coming into the school system.

Thousands celebrate Liberation Day

Thousands of Islanders are today celebrating the 67th anniversary of liberation from German occupation.

Queen’s holograph to be presented to National Gallery

JERSEY is to give a copy of the holographic portrait of the Queen which the Island sponsored to the National Portrait Gallery in London to mark the Diamond Jubilee.

Two men in small boat complete Channel crossing

TWO men who sailed across the English Channel in a small wooden dinghy for the Barclays Jersey Boat Show arrived yesterday after nearly 38 hours at sea.