ANOTHER virus could be heading our way, an unusual suspect is ‘linked’ to a crime in town and a couple from America mix up old and new Jersey.
The ten things we learnt this week are:
1. The name’s Bond. James Bond, mah luv
According to national media reports, Jersey’s Henry Cavill has this week leapfrogged Tom Hardy to become the firm favourite to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond.
2. Not now, monkeypox, not now…
Just as the Covid pandemic begins to subside we have a weird new virus to contend with. Jersey’s GPs were this week briefed to spot signs of monkeypox, a virus that is slowly spreading around the world. But at least there’s very little chance of anyone failing to isolate – you wouldn’t want to be seen outside looking like that.
3. Don’t panic! Don’t panic! The French didn’t try to invade
For a while it looked like the fishing dispute with France had got serious, but the five warships which appeared off Jersey’s west coast on Tuesday were merely passing through after politely asking for permission to enter our territorial waters.
4. Sometimes it’s best just to let it go
Jeweller Darius Pearce learned that he had lost his appeal against a seven-year jail term for money laundering. He represented himself at the original trial and sentencing, but later tried to have his appeal adjourned, as the matters were ‘too complex’ and he needed legal counsel. But that was denied. And the Court of Appeal this week rejected his appeal, stating it was ‘founded on an interpretation of the law so strained as to be almost incomprehensible’.
5. Recognise this bloke? Of course you do, it’s…
When the States police released an image of a man they wanted to speak to in connection with an alleged assault in St Helier, social-media users came up with a surprising list of suspects, including: Comedy legend Frank Carson, Will from the Inbetweeners, Harry Potter, Buddy Holly, a Minecraft character and Dangermouse’s loyal sidekick, Penfold. As far as we know, none has been detained.
6. Party politics is the way forward… say the leaders of Jersey’s political parties
In the JEP’s new Election Page, the leaders of Jersey’s four political parties said that party politics was definitely the future – despite none of them fielding enough candidates to gain a majority, and all admitting they would have to form some kind of coalition to get anything done.
7. When attending an election hustings, you can’t direct a question at a particular candidate (or candidates)
And that’s why a few questions were banned when St Saviour’s hopefuls gathered for a hustings at the parish hall this week. If you were there, you know what it was all about. If you weren’t, then it’s probably worth attending the next time the candidates get together, as it’s entirely possible the same questions will be asked again.
8. There’s only one Jersey
American couple Kandy Salazar and Nick Garcia enjoyed an unexpected holiday in Jersey after signing up for the Durrell Challenge running race – which they thought was being held in New Jersey. After spotting the error they decided to come anyway, and had such a lovely time they have vowed to return. Although there is every chance they’ll end up in New Jersey. Or the Channel Islands off California.
9. Campervanners will be protesting
There are few things in the life of a motorist more frustrating than being stuck behind a campervan. So it’s probably best to avoid taking to the roads on 11 June – as they’ll be loads of them, all in a convoy. To be fair, it’s an organised protest against the government’s apparent complete lack of action to identify new campervan sites.
10. We are having a three-day Weekender
In a sure sign that the Island’s summer calendar is recovering from the ravages of Covid, the Weekender Festival announced that it is adding a third night – and that its headliners will be Welsh rockers Stereophonics, supported by a rarity in the music industry – someone who has walked away from Eurovision with their credibility intact (Sam Ryder). Finally, it’s looking like a summer of old (and by old, we mean pre-2020). Enjoy.
