From Gerard Baudains. IT’S 11am on Saturday and I’m sitting at my desk, struggling to concentrate because of a loud buzzing noise (outside of the house the sound is seriously irritating). This noise is nothing new. It used to happen infrequently, but over the past few months this year it has become several hours a […]
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Election 2018: 17 Senatorial candidates nominated
A TOTAL of 17 Senatorial candidates will compete for eight seats when Islanders head to the polls next month, after election season officially kicked off.
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Election hopefuls questioned on rural issues as the hustings begin
IMMIGRATION, the disconnect between Jersey’s government and its people and reviving the farming industry were among the topics discussed as the candidates faced the public for the first time.
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Most election candidates back legal assisted dying
THE majority of Jersey’s election candidates have said they would support legalising assisted dying, after an Islander whose mother plans to end her life at a Dignitas clinic contacted all those vying for a seat in the States.
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Immigration and electoral reform hot topics in St Ouen
THE final moments of the Senatorial hustings in St Ouen had some hallmarks more akin to a rock show than an election dogfight.
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Use of consultants is a hot topic at hustings
STATES reform, the use of consultants and party politics were among the issues discussed during a packed Senatorial hustings at St Clement’s parish hall this week.
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Some of Jersey’s new politicians ‘struggle to tie their own shoelaces’
Four politicians who failed to get re-elected last Wednesday have hit out at what they say is a serious disconnect between the Council of Ministers and the rest of the House.
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Some of Jersey’s new politicians ‘struggle to tie their own shoelaces’
Four politicians who failed to get re-elected last Wednesday have hit out at what they say is a serious disconnect between the Council of Ministers and the rest of the House.
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Teenage drinking and smoking down – take part in our poll
Less young people in Jersey smoking and drinking than before See survey results and how they compare to previous years Number of Islanders smoking remains unchanged overall DRINKING and smoking rates among young Islanders have dropped significantly in the last four years, a new report has revealed. The Young People’s Health Survey, which will be […]
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Place your bets! The latest odds on Jersey’s 2014 election
CB Sports in St Peter plans to take bets up to 2 pm on election day, 15 October.
