A TEMPORARY ban on all imports of live birds into the Island has been put in place following confirmation of the arrival of the avian flu virus on a turkey farm in Suffolk.
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Business told to go greener
JERSEY’S business community needs to play a part in tackling climate change and addressing environmental issues, according to Environment Minister Freddie Cohen.
Environment Minister not told of flats plan
ENVIRONMENT Minister Freddie Cohen says that he knew nothing about an approved scheme to redevelop a Trinity hotel into 41 apartments.
Live bird import ban lifted
THE ban on the import of live birds from the UK was lifted today except on those from restricted areas including Suffolk and Norfolk.
Sunken road ‘will happen’
THE sinking of the road beneath the Waterfront is a matter of ‘when, not if’ according to the Environment Minister.
Pony-doping: Law will not be changed
PARENTS pushing for the doping of ponies to be outlawed were frustrated yesterday when the Environment Minister said that giving sedatives ‘would not cause unnecessary suffering’.
Mobile phone mast applications halted
ISLANDERS are so concerned about the impact mobile phone masts could have on their health that the Environment Minister has called a temporary halt on part of the planning process.
States vote for homes plan limit
A LIMIT of 97 homes should be put on development land near Sandybrook, according to States Members.
Street changes get the go-ahead
PLANNING and Environment’s £25,000 plans to revitalise Conway Street have been amended in response to public feedback.
Waterfront: We messed up
SENIOR politicians admitted last night to something that most Islanders have been telling them for years: they messed up the waterfront.

