Jersey News Archive
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Jersey to join Earth Hour
Friday 31 March the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will once again be celebrating Earth Hour.
States of Jersey - 22:30
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Public opinion of taxi service
Transport and Technical Services is reviewing the taxi service in Jersey and is keen to find out what people think about the current service and what improvements they'd like to see.
States of Jersey - 22:30
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Historic Abuse Redress Scheme announced
The Council of Ministers has agreed the details of a Historic Abuse Redress Scheme for those who were in the States of Jersey’s full time residential care between 9 May 1945 and 31 December 1994.
States of Jersey - 22:30
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Former torchbearer charged with indecent assault
A former Jersey Centenier who was due to carry the Olympic torch this summer, has been charged with indecently assaulting children.
Channel Television - 22:01
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Digital dawn for jobs and growth
A government-backed organisation is being set up to stimulate growth of digital industries.
Channel Television - 22:01
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Advert creates surge in website visitors
A tv advert that has been promoting Jersey in the UK has created a massive surge in visitor numbers to the island's tourism website.
Channel Television - 22:01
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Boys tackle 36 mile walk for charity
Hundreds of boys set out at 8am to take on the annual De La Salle walk.
Channel Television - 22:01
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Housing for old holiday site?
People from Jersey have told Channel Television they would like to see a housing development on the old Pontins site at Plemont.
Channel Television - 22:01
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Stuart Syvret to carry Olympic torch?
The London Olympics Organising Committee has confirmed that former Senator Stuart Syvret is being checked for a place carrying the Olympic torch in Jersey.
Channel Television - 22:01
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VIDEO: Jersey sets out abuse claim terms
Jersey's government has set out the terms and levels of compensation victims of abuse in island care homes can claim.
BBC Jersey - 20:56
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VIDEO: Abuse compensation is 'too late'
A survivor of abuse at the former Jersey children's home, Haut de la Garenne, says compensation has come too late for many.
BBC Jersey - 18:54
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Jersey abuse: A 'survivor' story
Sanchia Berg from the Today programme speaks to a "survivor" of abuse
BBC Jersey - 18:45
13
JTC Group planning overseas expansion
ONE of the Island’s biggest trust companies has unveiled plans to expand overseas in the week it celebrated its 25th birthday.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - Business News - 18:00
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Abuse victims offered up to £60k
Victims of child abuse at Jersey care homes, such as Haut de la Garenne, can claim compensation from the States.
BBC Jersey - 17:13
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Historical abuse compensation terms revealed
UP to £60,000 compensation is to be made available per person for the most serious cases of abuse for those in care in Jersey.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 15:10
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States to fund digital quango
A NEW organisation set up to help create jobs in hi-tech industries is being backed with £300,000 of taxpayers’ cash.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - Business News - 15:00
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Warning to Jersey: You drink too much
ALCOHOL-related death rates in Jersey are almost twice as high as in England, the Island’s Medical Officer of Health has revealed.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 15:00
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Former politician may carry Torch
Former Jersey politician Stuart Syvret could be in the running to be an Olympic torch bearer after his name appeared on the London 2012 website.
BBC Jersey - 14:51
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Ex-minister makes bid for Olympic glory
FORMER Senator Stuart Syvret has been provisionally selected to represent Jersey as an Olympic torchbearer.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 14:50
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'Nothing wrong' with Jersey taxis
There is nothing wrong with Jersey's taxi system according to the secretary of the taxi association who is criticising a review into the industry.
BBC Jersey - 14:48
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Schoolboys wearing safety bands
Schoolboys taking part in a round Jersey walk are wearing electronic wrist bands to keep them safe.
BBC Jersey - 14:36
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Population increase of 10,000 in ten years ‘would be no problem’
JERSEY could cope with a population 10,000 higher than the current level, according to the man who heads both the competition watchdog and the new States development company.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 14:35
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Land speed project aims to inspire students into science
YOUNG people should study sciences to help them secure jobs after school, according to the team attempting to break the 1,000 mph land speed barrier.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 14:30
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Shell Garden not opening in 2012
A Jersey tourist attraction will not be opening this season because of the owner's ill health
BBC Jersey - 12:08
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Compensation terms for sex abuse victims
TERMS of the compensation drawn up for victims of serious sexual and physical abuse in States residential care are due to be announced today.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 11:15
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Jersey cadets meet Princess Royal
Two St John Ambulance cadets meet The Princess Royal to recognise their charity work
BBC Jersey - 10:37
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Fight to keep passport production
The States of Jersey is to fight to keep making passports in the island after the UK government said it wanted to take over production.
BBC Jersey - 09:12