Jersey News Archive

Thursday, 17th May 2012

1

Concern over way prisoners are locked up

A series of concerns about the way young criminals are locked up in Jersey are being flagged up in a major new report.
Channel Television - 18:00
2

Walk to School Fortnight

No description available.
States of Jersey - 17:00
3

Scheme to enhance our countryside

The Department of the Environment is launching a new support scheme designed to enhance Jersey’s unique environmental features.
States of Jersey - 17:00
4

Headway and cognitive therapy

Headway uses cognitive therapy to help its service users understand and cope with any problems arising from their brain injury.
Channel Television - 17:00
5

Judge ‘wanted a life of luxury’

A JUDGE defrauded trusting Islanders – including elderly retired people – of their life savings so that he could quit his job for a life of luxury, a court has been told.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 15:00
6

It’s how Greece leaves euro, not when, claims economist

A YEAR of hell with some light at the end of the tunnel would probably be better for the people of Greece than ten years of austerity, according to a senior economist who spoke in Jersey this week.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - Business News - 15:00
7

Challenge to the rich: Give more

SUPER-WEALTHY Islanders should follow David Kirch's example and give away more of their money for the good of the community, says former Deputy Don Filleul.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 14:40
8

Prison staff structure changed

No description available.
States of Jersey - 14:30
9

Plans change for new children's park

The States of Jersey Development company (SOJDC) has confirmed that they are still committed to building new children's leisure facilities in St Helier, but has changed its mind as to where they will be.
Channel Television - 14:30
10

Jersey veg on the way to Chelsea

Hundreds of Jersey-grown vegetables are on their way to the most prestigious horticultural show in the world.
Channel Television - 14:30
11

Jersey TA train in Germany

Jersey's Territorial Army are ready for a call to front-line action.
Channel Television - 14:30
12

Charities critical of Jersey still to receive overseas aid

THREE charities that have repeatedly attacked the Island for being a 'tax haven' will continue to receive funding from the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission this year.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 14:30
13

Constables lose powers of arrest

CONSTABLES will no longer have the power to make arrests, charge suspects and carry out searches, following a decision by the States.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 14:30
14

'Come Dine With Me' coming to Jersey

The programme brings together a group of strangers to compete for the title of ultimate dinner party host.
Channel Television - 13:02
15

States pay more towards GP costs

The States of Jersey increase the subsidy towards islanders' doctors visits.
BBC Jersey - 11:37
16

Charity advisory group is set up

A new group which will advise the government on how its social services can be more effective and work with the government is launched.
BBC Jersey - 11:05
17

Magistrate denies fraud charge

Jersey's magistrate and three other men go on trial accused of defrauding local investors of £5.3m.
BBC Jersey - 10:41
18

Concerns about Jersey's prison

The annual report from the Prison Board of Visitors raises concerns about Jersey's prison.
BBC Jersey - 09:58
19

Constables lose power of arrest

Jersey's constables lose their power to arrest people after a vote in the States of Jersey.
BBC Jersey - 09:46
20

Ex-Guinness boss on Jersey group

Former senior manager for Guinness Colin Storm will sit on Jersey's electoral commission, it is announced.
BBC Jersey - 09:11
21

Islands' leaders meet today

Chief Ministers of Jersey and Guernsey meet officially
States of Jersey - 09:00
22

China offers life after Osborne

Jersey's online retail sector is buoyed up after a visit to China.
Channel Television - 08:01
23

Nursing agency closed

A Jersey nursing agency has closed after eight years.
Channel Television - 07:00
24

Suspension of hospital consultant cost £3m

THE three-year suspension of former hospital consultant John Day has cost the taxpayer a total of £3m, it has been revealed.
Jersey Evening Post / This is Jersey - 07:00