FORECASTERS past and present gathered at the Maison St Louis Observatory yesterday to celebrate 125 years since it first came into operation.
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New tax policy board formed
JERSEY’S tax system is to be the focus for a new policy development board – and considering ways to raise taxes for Islanders is among its priorities.
NATWEST ISLAND GAMES: Pirouet a real golden shot
BRITISH champion Cameron Pirouet completed a hat-trick of gold medals yesterday after winning the ISSF 50m 3-Position Smallbore Rifle Open title.
Quarry permit extension decision ‘wrong’
PLANNING were wrong to extend a permit to quarry sand in the heart of St Ouen’s Bay before a programme to restore the environmentally important duneland was in place, the former Environment Minister has said.
Home Affairs’ funding bid for ten more police officers
THE States police have made a ‘robust bid’ for ten new officers to bolster the Island’s policing and ensure that Jersey remains a ‘safe place to live, work and visit’, the Home Affairs Minister has revealed.
Anglers given chance to catch one bass per day under new fishing season rules
RECREATIONAL fishermen and a small number of commercial operators can once again catch bass following the opening of the 2019 season.
Explore private sites for hospital, politicians told
THE States should explore building on privately owned sites for the new hospital – and could use compulsory purchase to acquire it, the Environment Minister has said.
Police investigate ‘racist abuse’ during by-election
A POLICE investigation has been launched into alleged racist comments made online during last month’s by-election campaign.
Smacking to be banned in Jersey
SMACKING children is to be outlawed in Jersey after States Members overwhelmingly supported proposals to repeal an article within the Children’s Law that allows parents to use ‘reasonable corporal punishment’.
Did you take drugs? – Jersey’s ministers respond to drug survey
WE asked ministers and assistant ministers whether they had ever taken illegal drugs. We received a variety of answers.

