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Inquest Opens Into Driver's Death
An inquest has heard that the woman killed in a car crash in St John last month died of head and chest injuries.
A police detective made a short statement about the fatal accident during the ten minute hearing, and expressed condolences to the family.
Maria Sousa Pestana (34), from St Helier, was killed when the car she was driving hit a granite wall on 22nd August.
She was pronounced dead a short time later at the General Hospital. Three of her four passengers are still in hospital in the UK.
The inquest was adjourned for further reports. Mrs Pestana's body is being repatriated to Madeira for her funeral.
A memorial service will be held in Jersey at a later date.
Last updated at 5:50pm, 2nd September 2010
An inquest has heard that the woman killed in a car crash in St John last month died of head and chest injuries.
A police detective made a short statement about the fatal accident during the ten minute hearing, and expressed condolences to the family.
Maria Sousa Pestana (34), from St Helier, was killed when the car she was driving hit a granite wall on 22nd August.
She was pronounced dead a short time later at the General Hospital. Three of her four passengers are still in hospital in the UK.
The inquest was adjourned for further reports. Mrs Pestana's body is being repatriated to Madeira for her funeral.
A memorial service will be held in Jersey at a later date.
Last updated at 5:50pm, 2nd September 2010
Islanders Paying More For Meat And Veg
We are paying 25% more for meat than shoppers in the UK, and a third more for fresh fruit and veg.
Detailed price comparisions have been published by Jersey States statistics unit.
Prices of many of the things we put in our shopping basket are recorded to work out the cost of living.
They can be compared to the UK.
On average we pay 10p more for a pint of beer, 20 pence less for a packet of cigarettes and 13p a litre less to fill up at the pump.
But pre-tax prices of alcohol, tobacco and fuel are all higher here than on the mainland, though slightly lower than in Guernsey.
Last updated at 11:59am, 2nd September 2010
We are paying 25% more for meat than shoppers in the UK, and a third more for fresh fruit and veg.
Detailed price comparisions have been published by Jersey States statistics unit.
Prices of many of the things we put in our shopping basket are recorded to work out the cost of living.
They can be compared to the UK.
On average we pay 10p more for a pint of beer, 20 pence less for a packet of cigarettes and 13p a litre less to fill up at the pump.
But pre-tax prices of alcohol, tobacco and fuel are all higher here than on the mainland, though slightly lower than in Guernsey.
Last updated at 11:59am, 2nd September 2010
Changes To Parking At The Airport
Jersey Airport is trialling a couple of changes to try and make leaving and arriving a little easier.
For a three month period it is providing a free for ten minutes drop off and pick up zone on the access road leading to the departure terminal in a bid to stop people using the bus stop.
And as of next month it is relocating taxis that have been pre booked to the short stay car park, to make it safer for people who are arriving to cross the road.
Last updated at 10:52am, 2nd September 2010
Jersey Airport is trialling a couple of changes to try and make leaving and arriving a little easier.
For a three month period it is providing a free for ten minutes drop off and pick up zone on the access road leading to the departure terminal in a bid to stop people using the bus stop.
And as of next month it is relocating taxis that have been pre booked to the short stay car park, to make it safer for people who are arriving to cross the road.
Last updated at 10:52am, 2nd September 2010
Jersey Chamber Of Commerce Says No To More Tax
No changes to our taxes without faster, bigger spending cuts.
That is what the Jersey Chamber of Commerce has told the Treasury in its response to a consultation on taxation.
The letter says it is 'wholly inappropropriate to advance the tax agenda' until the States has done much more to make savings.
And Robert Kirkby, who represents Financial Services, says there has been a lot of detail missing from the process so far and that there needs to be a closer look at the pros and cons of each tax option.
Last updated at 10:32am, 2nd September 2010
No changes to our taxes without faster, bigger spending cuts.
That is what the Jersey Chamber of Commerce has told the Treasury in its response to a consultation on taxation.
The letter says it is 'wholly inappropropriate to advance the tax agenda' until the States has done much more to make savings.
And Robert Kirkby, who represents Financial Services, says there has been a lot of detail missing from the process so far and that there needs to be a closer look at the pros and cons of each tax option.
Last updated at 10:32am, 2nd September 2010
Two Men Still In Custody In Connection With Sex Attacks
Two of the men arrested in connection with the recent sex attacks in Guernsey have been kept in police custody overnight.
The three other men have been released on bail and have not been charged with any offences.
Last updated at 10:19am, 2nd September 2010
Two of the men arrested in connection with the recent sex attacks in Guernsey have been kept in police custody overnight.
The three other men have been released on bail and have not been charged with any offences.
Last updated at 10:19am, 2nd September 2010
Islanders Have Holiday Money Alternatives
Islanders going abroad now have a choice of prepaid currency cards.
Jersey Post has introduced the alternatives to cash in sterling, euros and US dollars.
They can be used around the world like a Mastercard credit card.
The cards were first launched here by Co-op Travelmaker in June.
Last updated at 10:17am, 2nd September 2010
Islanders going abroad now have a choice of prepaid currency cards.
Jersey Post has introduced the alternatives to cash in sterling, euros and US dollars.
They can be used around the world like a Mastercard credit card.
The cards were first launched here by Co-op Travelmaker in June.
Last updated at 10:17am, 2nd September 2010
Teenagers Can Study For A Vocational Qualification
14 year olds going back to school today will have the chance to start studying for a vocational qualification.
They are courses that specialise in more practical subjects - such as construction and hairdressing - while still teaching teens important topics like maths and english.
It is for students who want to focus on less academic options.
John McGuiness, headteacher at Grainville, says it is also about supplying people with the right skills that are needed in the market place.
Last updated at 10:16am, 2nd September 2010
14 year olds going back to school today will have the chance to start studying for a vocational qualification.
They are courses that specialise in more practical subjects - such as construction and hairdressing - while still teaching teens important topics like maths and english.
It is for students who want to focus on less academic options.
John McGuiness, headteacher at Grainville, says it is also about supplying people with the right skills that are needed in the market place.
Last updated at 10:16am, 2nd September 2010
Stamp Specialists Take On Another Dealer
Jersey based stamp specialists Stanley Gibbons has taken over another dealer.
It has brought M&N Haworth, which was set up in 1964 - boosting what it can offer collectors.
Nigel Haworth has been taken on as a consultant.
Last updated at 10:15am, 2nd September 2010
Jersey based stamp specialists Stanley Gibbons has taken over another dealer.
It has brought M&N Haworth, which was set up in 1964 - boosting what it can offer collectors.
Nigel Haworth has been taken on as a consultant.
Last updated at 10:15am, 2nd September 2010
Cabbies Upset About Airport Parking Move
New parking measures at Jersey Airport have upset local cab drivers.
From next month, pre-booked cabs will have to wait for their clients in the short stay car park, at a cost of 60p a time.
Airport bosses say it is so passengers don't have to cross the road to the central collection zone.
They delayed making the change in May when cabbies complained they had not been consulted.
But Nigel Dodds, President of the Jersey Cab Drivers' Assocation says there have been no talks since then.
He says drivers will have to pass the charge on to customers.
Last updated at 3:12pm, 1st September 2010
New parking measures at Jersey Airport have upset local cab drivers.
From next month, pre-booked cabs will have to wait for their clients in the short stay car park, at a cost of 60p a time.
Airport bosses say it is so passengers don't have to cross the road to the central collection zone.
They delayed making the change in May when cabbies complained they had not been consulted.
But Nigel Dodds, President of the Jersey Cab Drivers' Assocation says there have been no talks since then.
He says drivers will have to pass the charge on to customers.
Last updated at 3:12pm, 1st September 2010
Vehicle Excise Duty Introduced
A tax on new cars in Jersey has come into force today.
Vehicle Emissions Duty will have to be paid on all vehicles when they are first registered with 'J' plates.
The amount will depend on how polluting it is.
Last updated at 3:07pm, 1st September 2010
A tax on new cars in Jersey has come into force today.
Vehicle Emissions Duty will have to be paid on all vehicles when they are first registered with 'J' plates.
The amount will depend on how polluting it is.
Last updated at 3:07pm, 1st September 2010
Ten Year Old Boy Hurt In Fatal Crash Discharged From Hospital
A 10 year old boy who was hurt in a car crash that killed his mother has now been discharged from hospital in Jersey.
He originally received treatment in Southampton following the accident in St John over a week ago.
The other passengers - a 22 year old woman, 8 year old girl and 12 year old boy - remain in the UK in a stable condition.
Last updated at 12:24pm, 1st September 2010
A 10 year old boy who was hurt in a car crash that killed his mother has now been discharged from hospital in Jersey.
He originally received treatment in Southampton following the accident in St John over a week ago.
The other passengers - a 22 year old woman, 8 year old girl and 12 year old boy - remain in the UK in a stable condition.
Last updated at 12:24pm, 1st September 2010
Another Warning About Internet Scams
Islanders are once again being warned about internet scams that are operating in the island.
Police say various techniques are being used - including cold calls or people pretending to be technicians from Windows Operating System support.
They are reminding us to never give out personal details, including bank ones, without having done the right research into the company.
One way of doing this is to type in the company name plus the word 'scam' into an internet search engine.
Last updated at 11:16am, 1st September 2010
Islanders are once again being warned about internet scams that are operating in the island.
Police say various techniques are being used - including cold calls or people pretending to be technicians from Windows Operating System support.
They are reminding us to never give out personal details, including bank ones, without having done the right research into the company.
One way of doing this is to type in the company name plus the word 'scam' into an internet search engine.
Last updated at 11:16am, 1st September 2010
Poorly Babies Set To Benefit From New Incubator
Parents whose babies are being treated at the hospital's Special Care Baby Unit will have the best that money can buy if their child needs to be transferred to the UK.
It now has a new transport incubator system - which can be loaded more quickly and with less manpower onto a plane - worth nearly £70,000.
It has been bought thanks to £30,000 raised by the League of Friends, and £7,000 by Jersey Post.
Last updated at 10:35am, 1st September 2010
Parents whose babies are being treated at the hospital's Special Care Baby Unit will have the best that money can buy if their child needs to be transferred to the UK.
It now has a new transport incubator system - which can be loaded more quickly and with less manpower onto a plane - worth nearly £70,000.
It has been bought thanks to £30,000 raised by the League of Friends, and £7,000 by Jersey Post.
Last updated at 10:35am, 1st September 2010
School Dinners: Chips Are Out, Vegetables Are In
Butternutsquash risotto and shepherds pie are set to replace chips for school dinners.
The Education Department has commissioned Jersey Pottery to introduce a healthier menu, which will be phased in over the next three years.
It says it wants to work with health to encourage youngsters to start eating well and keep up the good habits for the rest of their lives.
It is part of the plan to tackle the growing obesity problem in the island.
Last updated at 10:33am, 1st September 2010
Butternutsquash risotto and shepherds pie are set to replace chips for school dinners.
The Education Department has commissioned Jersey Pottery to introduce a healthier menu, which will be phased in over the next three years.
It says it wants to work with health to encourage youngsters to start eating well and keep up the good habits for the rest of their lives.
It is part of the plan to tackle the growing obesity problem in the island.
Last updated at 10:33am, 1st September 2010
Early Airport Service And More Sunday Routes
Islanders and holidaymakers will be able to get to the airport in time for very early flights from October.
TTS is putting on a new service that will arrive just before 6am as part of its winter schedule
There will also be more Sunday services including in St Lawrence, St Mary and St John.
Transport Minister Constable Mike Jackson says it is about bringing the bus timetable up to date.
Last updated at 10:31am, 1st September 2010
Islanders and holidaymakers will be able to get to the airport in time for very early flights from October.
TTS is putting on a new service that will arrive just before 6am as part of its winter schedule
There will also be more Sunday services including in St Lawrence, St Mary and St John.
Transport Minister Constable Mike Jackson says it is about bringing the bus timetable up to date.
Last updated at 10:31am, 1st September 2010
Parents Asked To Be Patient As School Bus Gets Going Again
Parents are being warned to expect some overcrowding and schedule problems as the school bus service gets running again tomorrow.
TTS says there is always a period of trial and error at the beginnning of the year as it figures out demand for each service.
Tristan Dodd, Acting Director of TTS, says they will put on relief buses if there is not enough room to take children home in the afternoons.
And it says there is only one change - to the number 959 leaving Wellington Road at 3.48p.m.
It will no longer serve the Victoria Village area and will now terminate at Hougue Bie.
Pupils wishing to travel to Victoria Village are advised to use the service 21 instead.
Last updated at 10:29am, 1st September 2010
Parents are being warned to expect some overcrowding and schedule problems as the school bus service gets running again tomorrow.
TTS says there is always a period of trial and error at the beginnning of the year as it figures out demand for each service.
Tristan Dodd, Acting Director of TTS, says they will put on relief buses if there is not enough room to take children home in the afternoons.
And it says there is only one change - to the number 959 leaving Wellington Road at 3.48p.m.
It will no longer serve the Victoria Village area and will now terminate at Hougue Bie.
Pupils wishing to travel to Victoria Village are advised to use the service 21 instead.
Last updated at 10:29am, 1st September 2010
VIP Visit From Malta
Jersey is looking forward to a VIP visit from Malta today.
The High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Joseph Zammit Tabona, is coming to the island on a relationship building exercise.
He will be taking a close look at our finance industry as well as talking to government officials about how the two islands can create economic opportunities.
It is the latest move to create closer links with Malta after the signing of a Double Taxation Agreement in January.
Last updated at 7:25am, 1st September 2010
Jersey is looking forward to a VIP visit from Malta today.
The High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Joseph Zammit Tabona, is coming to the island on a relationship building exercise.
He will be taking a close look at our finance industry as well as talking to government officials about how the two islands can create economic opportunities.
It is the latest move to create closer links with Malta after the signing of a Double Taxation Agreement in January.
Last updated at 7:25am, 1st September 2010
Chance For Over Twenties To Advance In The Workplace
There is help on hand for islanders in their twenties who can not find a job.
The States have created Advance Plus which provides training and work experience for those who are unemployed in that age group.
It follows on from the Advance To Work scheme which provides similar help for 16 to 19 year olds. At the moment more than 1,200 youngsters between 16 and 25 are out of work.
Richard Plaster, Chairman of Jersey Skills Board, says they would eventually like to place people within the construction and retail sectors, but will start with the administrative one.
Those who would like more information should contact Careers Jersey at La Motte Street.
Last updated at 4:17pm, 31st August 2010
There is help on hand for islanders in their twenties who can not find a job.
The States have created Advance Plus which provides training and work experience for those who are unemployed in that age group.
It follows on from the Advance To Work scheme which provides similar help for 16 to 19 year olds. At the moment more than 1,200 youngsters between 16 and 25 are out of work.
Richard Plaster, Chairman of Jersey Skills Board, says they would eventually like to place people within the construction and retail sectors, but will start with the administrative one.
Those who would like more information should contact Careers Jersey at La Motte Street.
Last updated at 4:17pm, 31st August 2010
Injured Boy Back In Jersey
A ten year old boy who was flown to Southampton for treatment following a car crash in St John which killed his mother is now back in Jersey's General Hospital.
34 year old Maria Sousa Pestana died when the car she was driving hit a granite wall more than a week ago.
The three other passengers, 22 year old woman, 8 year old girl and 12 year old boy, remain in the UK.
They are all described as being in a stable condition.
Last updated at 1:08pm, 31st August 2010
A ten year old boy who was flown to Southampton for treatment following a car crash in St John which killed his mother is now back in Jersey's General Hospital.
34 year old Maria Sousa Pestana died when the car she was driving hit a granite wall more than a week ago.
The three other passengers, 22 year old woman, 8 year old girl and 12 year old boy, remain in the UK.
They are all described as being in a stable condition.
Last updated at 1:08pm, 31st August 2010
Guernsey Police Hunt Serial Sex Attacker
A serial sex attacker has struck for a third time in Guernsey.
A woman was assaulted as she walked alone along Forest Lane in the island's capital in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Guernsey Police think a silver chain found at the scene could be a vital clue to finding the wanted man.
They believe he is responsible for two other sex attacks that happened last month.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruari Hardy, who is leading the manhunt, has repeated an appeal to people not to walk alone late at night.
He told Channel 103, 'while the current situation remains as it is, the streets are not safe'.
Last updated at 12:59pm, 31st August 2010
A serial sex attacker has struck for a third time in Guernsey.
A woman was assaulted as she walked alone along Forest Lane in the island's capital in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Guernsey Police think a silver chain found at the scene could be a vital clue to finding the wanted man.
They believe he is responsible for two other sex attacks that happened last month.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruari Hardy, who is leading the manhunt, has repeated an appeal to people not to walk alone late at night.
He told Channel 103, 'while the current situation remains as it is, the streets are not safe'.
Last updated at 12:59pm, 31st August 2010
Should Failing Ministers Be Forced Out?
Ministers should be out of a job if they don't deliver budget cuts.
That is the view of Senator Sarah Ferguson who has led a study of the first stage of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Her scrutiny panel has found that some ministers aren't rising to the challenge of saving money in their departments.
It says there needs to be a 'change of culture' within the Council of Ministers to achieve the 10% target.
Listen: Channel 103 asked the senator what she thinks should happen to the ministers that fail.
Last updated at 12:55pm, 31st August 2010
Ministers should be out of a job if they don't deliver budget cuts.
That is the view of Senator Sarah Ferguson who has led a study of the first stage of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Her scrutiny panel has found that some ministers aren't rising to the challenge of saving money in their departments.
It says there needs to be a 'change of culture' within the Council of Ministers to achieve the 10% target.
Listen: Channel 103 asked the senator what she thinks should happen to the ministers that fail.
Last updated at 12:55pm, 31st August 2010
Car Set Alight In St Clement
A car has been taken and set on fire in St Clement.
The red Skoda was driven from outside one of the tower blocks at Les Marais to La Mare car park and set alight.
Police say it happened sometime between 1pm on Saturday and 11am on Sunday.
Last updated at 12:48pm, 31st August 2010
A car has been taken and set on fire in St Clement.
The red Skoda was driven from outside one of the tower blocks at Les Marais to La Mare car park and set alight.
Police say it happened sometime between 1pm on Saturday and 11am on Sunday.
Last updated at 12:48pm, 31st August 2010
Six Charged Over Two Town Fights
Six men are up before Jersey's magistrate following two separate fights in town over the Bank Holiday weekend.
One happened in Broad Street in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The other was at the Weighbridge on Sunday.
Last updated at 12:45pm, 31st August 2010
Six men are up before Jersey's magistrate following two separate fights in town over the Bank Holiday weekend.
One happened in Broad Street in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The other was at the Weighbridge on Sunday.
Last updated at 12:45pm, 31st August 2010
Last Chance To Influence Bailiff's Future Role
We are being given one last chance to have a say about the role of Jersey's crown officers.
There is a public meeting on Thursday at St Paul's Centre at 7.30pm about the positions of Bailiff and Attorney General.
Lord Carswell, who is chairing the review panel, says they have received a 'good amount' of written responses.
But he wants to give islanders a final opportunity to contribute.
He told Channel 103, 'This is for the future of Jersey. They absolutely must have a say and, as far as possible, understand what is being suggested and agree with it.'
www.gov.je/crownofficersreview
Last updated at 9:21am, 31st August 2010
We are being given one last chance to have a say about the role of Jersey's crown officers.
There is a public meeting on Thursday at St Paul's Centre at 7.30pm about the positions of Bailiff and Attorney General.
Lord Carswell, who is chairing the review panel, says they have received a 'good amount' of written responses.
But he wants to give islanders a final opportunity to contribute.
He told Channel 103, 'This is for the future of Jersey. They absolutely must have a say and, as far as possible, understand what is being suggested and agree with it.'
www.gov.je/crownofficersreview
Last updated at 9:21am, 31st August 2010
New CI Co-op Boss Appointed
The Channel Islands Co-op will have a new CEO as of January 2011.
Colin Macleod, who is currently the store's Retail Controller, will take over when Jim Hopley retires.
Replacing Colin will be Mark Cox, who at the moment is Director of Store Operations for Sandpiper CI.
He will also become Chief Operating Officer.
Last updated at 9:17am, 31st August 2010
The Channel Islands Co-op will have a new CEO as of January 2011.
Colin Macleod, who is currently the store's Retail Controller, will take over when Jim Hopley retires.
Replacing Colin will be Mark Cox, who at the moment is Director of Store Operations for Sandpiper CI.
He will also become Chief Operating Officer.
Last updated at 9:17am, 31st August 2010
St Matthew's Church To Get £125,000 Of Public Money
£125,000 of public money is being used to restore St Matthew's Church in St Lawrence.
It is coming from the emergency fund that has been set aside to help the economy.
It has been given on the condition local companies and labourers will be used to carry out the work.
It will go towards restoring the bell tower and starting work on the Lady Chapel.
Last updated at 8:34am, 30th August 2010
£125,000 of public money is being used to restore St Matthew's Church in St Lawrence.
It is coming from the emergency fund that has been set aside to help the economy.
It has been given on the condition local companies and labourers will be used to carry out the work.
It will go towards restoring the bell tower and starting work on the Lady Chapel.
Last updated at 8:34am, 30th August 2010
And Girls With Learning Needs At Beaulieu Set To Benefit From Public Money Too
Meanwhile girls with learning needs are set to benefit from work that will be carried out at Beaulieu School thanks to public money.
The school has been given nearly £70,000 to refurbish the upper floor to provide four classrooms and toilets for those with special learning requirments.
A decision on whether to grant the school a further half a million pounds of public money will be made once the tender process for the classrooms has been completed.
Last updated at 8:33am, 30th August 2010
Meanwhile girls with learning needs are set to benefit from work that will be carried out at Beaulieu School thanks to public money.
The school has been given nearly £70,000 to refurbish the upper floor to provide four classrooms and toilets for those with special learning requirments.
A decision on whether to grant the school a further half a million pounds of public money will be made once the tender process for the classrooms has been completed.
Last updated at 8:33am, 30th August 2010
New Homemaker Opens At The Grand Marche
Islanders have the chance to pick up something for the home as well as the fridge when they visit the Grand Marche from today.
A homemaker store is opening on the first floor.
Paul Clark, Store Operations Manager for the Co-op, says they have gone to great lengths to keep it local such as using Jersey Oak and a local artist to decorate a children's area.
And he says it is about providing a leisure experience rather than just a shop.
Last updated at 8:33am, 30th August 2010
Islanders have the chance to pick up something for the home as well as the fridge when they visit the Grand Marche from today.
A homemaker store is opening on the first floor.
Paul Clark, Store Operations Manager for the Co-op, says they have gone to great lengths to keep it local such as using Jersey Oak and a local artist to decorate a children's area.
And he says it is about providing a leisure experience rather than just a shop.
Last updated at 8:33am, 30th August 2010
Celebrations To Mark 40 Years Of Helping Communities Overseas
A weekend celebrating four decades of Jersey helping poor communities abroad starts today.
The first overseas aid trip took place in 1972 to a hospital in Nazareth and organisers want to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
On Saturday night there was a picnic in Howard Davis Park with live music.
On Sunday there will be a sponsored walk from St Aubin into town to raise money for a water project in Malawi.
And in the evening there will be a very exotic dinner at the RJA & HS, as volunteers enjoy dishes from countries they have helped around the world - including India and Asia.
Last updated at 8:21am, 29th August 2010
A weekend celebrating four decades of Jersey helping poor communities abroad starts today.
The first overseas aid trip took place in 1972 to a hospital in Nazareth and organisers want to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
On Saturday night there was a picnic in Howard Davis Park with live music.
On Sunday there will be a sponsored walk from St Aubin into town to raise money for a water project in Malawi.
And in the evening there will be a very exotic dinner at the RJA & HS, as volunteers enjoy dishes from countries they have helped around the world - including India and Asia.
Last updated at 8:21am, 29th August 2010
Mass In The Open Air At The Portuguese Food Festival
Islanders will be able to enjoy mass in the open air on Sunday.
The catholic dean Monseigneur Nicholas France will be conducting it at People's Park as part of the Portuguese food festival.
He says he has even been promised a tent in case it rains.
And he says it is an important event for all christians in the island.
Last updated at 8:20am, 29th August 2010
Islanders will be able to enjoy mass in the open air on Sunday.
The catholic dean Monseigneur Nicholas France will be conducting it at People's Park as part of the Portuguese food festival.
He says he has even been promised a tent in case it rains.
And he says it is an important event for all christians in the island.
Last updated at 8:20am, 29th August 2010
New Bursary Helps Jersey Music Student Get To London
A local music student has the chance to study at a top instution in London thanks to a new bursary.
18 year old Benjamin Talbot is the first person to receive the £3,000 Olive Brown bursary.
Olive passed away more than 20 years ago leaving money to the Jersey Arts Trust to help Jersey's young creative talent.
Ben will be using the money to study Musical Theatre at the ArtsEd College.
Last updated at 8:20am, 29th August 2010
A local music student has the chance to study at a top instution in London thanks to a new bursary.
18 year old Benjamin Talbot is the first person to receive the £3,000 Olive Brown bursary.
Olive passed away more than 20 years ago leaving money to the Jersey Arts Trust to help Jersey's young creative talent.
Ben will be using the money to study Musical Theatre at the ArtsEd College.
Last updated at 8:20am, 29th August 2010
St John Parishioners See The New Look Parish Hall
Parishioners in St John have been invited to see their new look parish hall on Saturday morning.
£700,000 has been spent on refurbishing half of one side of the building including the toilet, kitchen, office and committee room.
St John's constable Graeme Butcher says it has been the first chance for many to see the rennovations.
Last updated at 8:20am, 29th August 2010
Parishioners in St John have been invited to see their new look parish hall on Saturday morning.
£700,000 has been spent on refurbishing half of one side of the building including the toilet, kitchen, office and committee room.
St John's constable Graeme Butcher says it has been the first chance for many to see the rennovations.
Last updated at 8:20am, 29th August 2010
Airtel-Vodafone Customers Can Donate To Pakistan Appeal For Free
Airtel - Vodafone customers are being offered a hassle free way of donating to the Red Cross's Pakistan appeal.
They can text two numbers - free of charge - to donate either one pound or five pounds.
Jersey's Overseas Aid Commission has already donated £90,000 to the flood hit country.
Text 66609 to donate £5 or 88808 to donate £1.
Last updated at 12:46pm, 27th August 2010
Airtel - Vodafone customers are being offered a hassle free way of donating to the Red Cross's Pakistan appeal.
They can text two numbers - free of charge - to donate either one pound or five pounds.
Jersey's Overseas Aid Commission has already donated £90,000 to the flood hit country.
Text 66609 to donate £5 or 88808 to donate £1.
Last updated at 12:46pm, 27th August 2010
TTS Hope To Have Esplanade Road Open Shortly
TTS say they hope to have the road in front of the Esplanade fixed shortly.
It was cracked open yesterday because of the heavy rain.
Drivers are being warned to expect delays - at the moment just a single lane is open in the east bound direction.
Last updated at 12:45pm, 27th August 2010
TTS say they hope to have the road in front of the Esplanade fixed shortly.
It was cracked open yesterday because of the heavy rain.
Drivers are being warned to expect delays - at the moment just a single lane is open in the east bound direction.
Last updated at 12:45pm, 27th August 2010
Jersey Senator Wants To Reform Jersey's Ministerial Government
A Jersey senator says ministerial government in the island is not working and needs to be reformed.
Senator Alan Breckon says the Chief minister should be able to sack a minister with a majority backing.
He says the way scrutiny panels are run needs to be overhauled so they have specific functions such as elderly care and youth unemployment.
And he says assistant ministers should be replaced by a ministerial board of between 3 to 5 states members.
Last updated at 8:32am, 27th August 2010
A Jersey senator says ministerial government in the island is not working and needs to be reformed.
Senator Alan Breckon says the Chief minister should be able to sack a minister with a majority backing.
He says the way scrutiny panels are run needs to be overhauled so they have specific functions such as elderly care and youth unemployment.
And he says assistant ministers should be replaced by a ministerial board of between 3 to 5 states members.
Last updated at 8:32am, 27th August 2010
Jersey Businesses Do Not Want Zero Ten Tax Change
No change to the zero ten tax structure - and more spending cuts, less personal tax.
That is what Jersey Finance is saying the island's businesses want.
Nearly 70 percent of the 49 heads of businesses surveyed said the zero ten tax structure should not change.
And 65 percent said if it did, this would have a negative effect on Jersey's status as an International Finance Centre.
Of 1,200 business people asked about personal tax increases, more than 60 percent said there should be more spending cuts instead.
They do not want the States' proposal of a 50:50 split between cuts and tax - they say it should be 70:30 instead.
Meanwhile Jersey plc has an extra two weeks to let the States know what they think of new business tax plans.
Senator Philip Ozouf has extended the deadline to the 13th of September, saying it is an 'important and complex' subject.
Last updated at 8:31am, 27th August 2010
No change to the zero ten tax structure - and more spending cuts, less personal tax.
That is what Jersey Finance is saying the island's businesses want.
Nearly 70 percent of the 49 heads of businesses surveyed said the zero ten tax structure should not change.
And 65 percent said if it did, this would have a negative effect on Jersey's status as an International Finance Centre.
Of 1,200 business people asked about personal tax increases, more than 60 percent said there should be more spending cuts instead.
They do not want the States' proposal of a 50:50 split between cuts and tax - they say it should be 70:30 instead.
Meanwhile Jersey plc has an extra two weeks to let the States know what they think of new business tax plans.
Senator Philip Ozouf has extended the deadline to the 13th of September, saying it is an 'important and complex' subject.
Last updated at 8:31am, 27th August 2010
Tinie Tempah Replaces Plan B At Jersey Live
Rapper Tinie Tempah will replace Plan B next Sunday night on the Jersey Live main stage.
He was already booked to play in the dance arena but organisers say they have switched him because of demand from fans.
Plan B was forced to pull out because of filming commitments.
Last updated at 7:58am, 27th August 2010
Rapper Tinie Tempah will replace Plan B next Sunday night on the Jersey Live main stage.
He was already booked to play in the dance arena but organisers say they have switched him because of demand from fans.
Plan B was forced to pull out because of filming commitments.
Last updated at 7:58am, 27th August 2010
Unemployed Youngsters Turn To Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust say it has had a strong response to their TEAM programme, which teaches personal development to youngsters between 16 and 25.
They are running the course in skills such as team building and first aid at a time when more than a thousand young people are registered as unemployed.
Team youth worker Ted Vessitus says so far nearly 50 people have applied to join.
Last updated at 7:57am, 27th August 2010
The Prince's Trust say it has had a strong response to their TEAM programme, which teaches personal development to youngsters between 16 and 25.
They are running the course in skills such as team building and first aid at a time when more than a thousand young people are registered as unemployed.
Team youth worker Ted Vessitus says so far nearly 50 people have applied to join.
Last updated at 7:57am, 27th August 2010
Torrential Rain Causes Flooding
Torrential rain earlier this afternoon has caused flooding in many parts of the island.
The road has split on the Esplanade and there is congestion in many areas because of the water.
Conditions on the roads were already dangerous - three drivers were taken to hospital yesterday after car crashes.
Duty Inspector Louis Beghin says islanders really need to be vigilant today.
Meanwhile Jersey weather office is warning that it is not over yet.
It says further bursts of heavy rain are on their way this afternoon, tonight and possibly up until tomorrow afternoon.
Last updated at 4:15pm, 26th August 2010
Torrential rain earlier this afternoon has caused flooding in many parts of the island.
The road has split on the Esplanade and there is congestion in many areas because of the water.
Conditions on the roads were already dangerous - three drivers were taken to hospital yesterday after car crashes.
Duty Inspector Louis Beghin says islanders really need to be vigilant today.
Meanwhile Jersey weather office is warning that it is not over yet.
It says further bursts of heavy rain are on their way this afternoon, tonight and possibly up until tomorrow afternoon.
Last updated at 4:15pm, 26th August 2010
Free Films In The Park Announced
The hugely popular High School Musical 3 will provide the finale for this year's Jersey Film Festival.
The free open-air movie screenings in Howard Davis Park are going ahead next week.
They were postponed due to a shortage of sponsorship money, but RBS Coutts has stepped in with the cash.
The films will be nightly at 8.30pm between August 31st and September 4th.
Tuesday Aug 31st Walt Disney's Wall-E
Wednesday Sept 1st The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Thursday Sept 2nd Return of the Pink Panther
Friday Sept 3rd The Italian Job
Saturday Sept 4th High School Musical 3
www.jerseyfilmfestival.com
Last updated at 1:14pm, 26th August 2010
The hugely popular High School Musical 3 will provide the finale for this year's Jersey Film Festival.
The free open-air movie screenings in Howard Davis Park are going ahead next week.
They were postponed due to a shortage of sponsorship money, but RBS Coutts has stepped in with the cash.
The films will be nightly at 8.30pm between August 31st and September 4th.
Tuesday Aug 31st Walt Disney's Wall-E
Wednesday Sept 1st The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Thursday Sept 2nd Return of the Pink Panther
Friday Sept 3rd The Italian Job
Saturday Sept 4th High School Musical 3
www.jerseyfilmfestival.com
Last updated at 1:14pm, 26th August 2010
Three More Drivers Hurt In Car Crashes
Motorists in Jersey are being urged to slow down and pay attention on the roads.
The warning comes after another two crashes that left three drivers needing hospital treatment.
Two separate collisions happened yesterday, in St Helier and St John.
Firefighters say one driver was very lucky to escape after their car folded under the impact of the smash.
There has been a sharp rise in road accidents in the past six weeks. Two have been fatal.
The emergency services say it should be a 'very real warning' to take extra care behind the wheel.
Last updated at 9:23am, 26th August 2010
Motorists in Jersey are being urged to slow down and pay attention on the roads.
The warning comes after another two crashes that left three drivers needing hospital treatment.
Two separate collisions happened yesterday, in St Helier and St John.
Firefighters say one driver was very lucky to escape after their car folded under the impact of the smash.
There has been a sharp rise in road accidents in the past six weeks. Two have been fatal.
The emergency services say it should be a 'very real warning' to take extra care behind the wheel.
Last updated at 9:23am, 26th August 2010
Concern Over Plans For Beachfront Building
Concerns have been raised about plans to build a five bedroom house on the beachfront in St Brelade's Bay.
The owners of La Rousse, next to the L'Horizon hotel, have applied for permission to develop the land.
Parish deputies Montfort Tadier and Sean Power will be at the Beau Rivage at 7pm to talk about the proposal.
Deputy Tadier has told Channel 103 that people have contacted him worried about the scale of the building.
The plans can be seen at the Planning Department and St Brelade Parish Hall.
Last updated at 9:22am, 26th August 2010
Concerns have been raised about plans to build a five bedroom house on the beachfront in St Brelade's Bay.
The owners of La Rousse, next to the L'Horizon hotel, have applied for permission to develop the land.
Parish deputies Montfort Tadier and Sean Power will be at the Beau Rivage at 7pm to talk about the proposal.
Deputy Tadier has told Channel 103 that people have contacted him worried about the scale of the building.
The plans can be seen at the Planning Department and St Brelade Parish Hall.
Last updated at 9:22am, 26th August 2010
Le Quesne Family Memorial Stone
A Jersey family is being commemorated for land they have given to the island.
A memorial stone has been put at La Moye quarry in memory of Charles and Susannah Le Quesne.
In the 1800s Charles started a building company which went on to own many of the island's quarries.
Much of the land that once belonged to the couple has been gifted to islanders since their deaths.
Last updated at 9:21am, 26th August 2010
A Jersey family is being commemorated for land they have given to the island.
A memorial stone has been put at La Moye quarry in memory of Charles and Susannah Le Quesne.
In the 1800s Charles started a building company which went on to own many of the island's quarries.
Much of the land that once belonged to the couple has been gifted to islanders since their deaths.
Last updated at 9:21am, 26th August 2010
Flavour Of Portugal At People's Park
It is that time of the year again when mouth-watering smells will be wafting around People's Park.
The Portuguese Food Festival is going on until Bank Holiday Monday.
There will be espetadas, baccalau and traditional cakes to tantalise our tastebuds.
And there will be a variety of music from Portuguese, Madeiran and local acts.
Organiser Joe de Costa hopes it will give the event a wider appeal.
Last updated at 9:21am, 26th August 2010
It is that time of the year again when mouth-watering smells will be wafting around People's Park.
The Portuguese Food Festival is going on until Bank Holiday Monday.
There will be espetadas, baccalau and traditional cakes to tantalise our tastebuds.
And there will be a variety of music from Portuguese, Madeiran and local acts.
Organiser Joe de Costa hopes it will give the event a wider appeal.
Last updated at 9:21am, 26th August 2010
