Jersey News Archive
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VIDEO: Record Jersey unemployment high
There were 1,820 people out of work in Jersey, the highest since records began, according to the statistics unit.
BBC Jersey - 19:32
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Job rules may be tightened as unemployment goes on rising
UNEMPLOYMENT continued to rise last month as a record 1,820 people declared themselves jobless – 120 more than in January.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 18:00
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Promotion prospects put strain on facilities
With promotion on the cards Jersey Rugby are applying for planning permission to expand their club.
Channel Television - 17:00
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Swiss Ambassador to visit Jersey
The Swiss Ambassador to the UK will have a number of engagements whilst in Jersey.
States of Jersey - 16:00
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Benefit cheat’s life of luxury
A BENEFITS cheat has been jailed after claiming more than £25,000 in income support and sub-letting his flat to live a jet-set lifestyle in the UK.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 15:50
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Sunshine and smiles
BRITISH Summer Time arrived in spectacular style as Jersey basked in record-breaking temperatures at the weekend.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 14:39
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Post to arrive 30 minutes later
Post and newspapers will be arriving in Jersey 30 minutes later from 2 April.
BBC Jersey - 13:49
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Developers to help combat crime
Jersey developers will be asked to incorporate crime-reducing designs into new buildings.
BBC Jersey - 13:11
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Parent group to tackle bullying
CONCERNED parents have set up an independent anti-bullying committee to tackle the problem in Jersey’s schools.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 12:59
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Jersey retains prominence in the offshore finance world
IT has now been three full years that Jersey has managed to hold on to its status as the world’s top-ranked international offshore finance centre.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - Business News - 12:43
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Fire and Rescue Service launch cadet group
Teenagers dreaming of becoming a firefighter in Jersey are being offered the chance.
Channel Television - 12:30
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AUDIO: Jersey churches in good position
Jersey churches are in a better financial position than churches in the UK, says the Dean of Jersey.
BBC Jersey - 12:24
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Customs step up checks on cigarettes
SPOT checks are to be carried out from Easter by Customs and Immigration officers to intercept people bringing in more cigarettes than the duty-free allowance.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 11:30
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Marines to perform at Boat Show
Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines will be accompanied by PwC Young Musician of the Year finalists.
States of Jersey - 11:00
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CI produce on the menu at top London restaurant
Michelin starred chef Shaun Rankin will soon be flying the flag for the Channel Islands at one of London's top restaurants.
Channel Television - 10:30
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Stamps firm Stanley Gibbons posts a record trading year
JERSEY-based stamps and collectibles group Stanley Gibbons has announced a record trading year.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - Business News - 10:03
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Reducing crime in new developments
Planning guidance which will help building designers to lessen the risk and impact of crime at new developments has been adopted following public consultation.
States of Jersey - 10:00
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February unemployment figures
There were 1,820 people registered as unemployed in Jersey in February 2012.
States of Jersey - 10:00
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Jersey Royal potatoes are delayed
A heavy frost in February means Jersey Royal potatoes will be harvested two to three weeks later than usual.
BBC Jersey - 09:31
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Jersey unemployment rises again
Unemployment in Jersey rises for the sixth month in a row to 1,820 in February, according to States figures.
BBC Jersey - 09:19
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Immigrants’ five-year wait to double?
THE five-year wait that immigrants face before they get open access to jobs could be doubled to give locals an advantage in the employment market.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 08:27
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Customs crackdown over cigarettes
Jersey Customs officers are launching a campaign after a 54% increase in passengers bringing too many cigarettes into the island.
BBC Jersey - 08:22