Jersey News Archive
Should candidates pay if they want to stand for election?
G4 group rushed to the Airport by fans
Plain-speaking CofE canon to leave Island
Group Rescued From Rising Tide
Channel 103 - 16:10
Pet Dog Stuck Underground
Firefighters had a tricky operation trying to rescue a dog that got stuck five ft under ground and between two walls in St Clement.
Pride of Jersey recognises Island’s community heroes
Increase in last-minute property deal failures
Calls To End Zero-Hour Exclusivity Clauses
Deputy Sam Mézec
Exclusivity clauses in zero-hour contracts are ‘exploitative and unjustifiable.’
La Collette refuse blaze prompts fire warning
Pride Of Jersey Winners Announced
Islanders from all walks of life have been honoured as being the Pride of Jersey at a special awards ceremony.
Twelve picked up prizes in an event at Government House, organised by the Jersey Evening Post.
From hundreds of nominations to the paper, selected finalists were invited to the Lieutenant Governor’s home – where winners were announced by Graeme Le Saux and Nerina Pallot.
Among those honoured, Samares School Headteacher Andrew Willis was named Inspirational Leader of the Year.
‘Kindness Day’ Planned For Jersey
Mow a neighbour’s lawn, buy a stranger a coffee or compliment a colleague.
That’s just some of the things we could be doing to make the world a better place – according to a non-profit organisation.
Kindness Connects is holding ‘Kindness Day’ in Jersey on September 24th.
Founder Brian Clarke says the aim is to make other people feel good without expecting a reward:
“The way we change society is by deliberate acts of kindness, not just the occasional ones.
Man Assaulted Near St Saviour’s School
Jersey Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted near St Saviour’s School.
Hospice Community Choir Seeks Volunteers
Music lovers throughout the island are invited to join a new community choir being put together by Jersey Hospice Care.
The charity is looking for volunteers to put the project together, and islanders of all skills and abilities are being asked to contribute.
Physiotherapist Cirsty de Gruchy Wilson – who is helping to organise the new choir – says it’s an exciting prospect:
“Being in a group really does have a positive impact on people’s well-being.