PHILIP Ozouf made a triumphant entry into the political arena in November 1999 when he ranked top of the poll among eight candidates competing for four vacancies for the role of Deputy in St Helier No3 district. The then-29-year-old polled 1,618 votes to finish more than 200 clear of his nearest rival, attributing his success […]
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Jersey crews reign supreme at Guernsey Rally
JERSEY DRIVERS once again stamped their authority on the Little Big Group Guernsey Rally as Ross Le Noa, partnered by Derek Le Bailly, retained the winner’s laurels for a remarkable seventh consecutive year at the wheel of his fearsome Ford Escort Mk II. In a fiercely contested event featuring 24 stages across two demanding days, […]
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Changeable weather conditions challenge drivers in Roberts Garages Jersey Rally 2024
FROM day stages to night stages, sun to rain, an exciting and challenging Roberts Garages Jersey Rally 2024 had a little bit of everything. Fierce competition among the entrants culminated in victory for number-two seeds Sam Touzel and Max Freeman in their powerful 4WD Fiesta Rally2, while the number-one seeds James Labey and Robbie Hannah […]
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'Too many of our politicians do not have the life experience to take on the challenges of government'
By John Henwood PERHAPS this is the end of the political cycle which began with the 2018 election. In case you forgot, Tracey Vallois – remember her? – topped the poll with Kristina Moore second just 226 votes behind. Ian Gorst came sixth in the all-Island vote. Chief Minister for two terms having beaten Sir […]
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Jersey construction firm's collapse leaves few options for large builds
THE collapse of one of the Island’s largest building contractors leaves Jersey with only a small number of local contractors with the resources to build large offices, housing developments and infrastructure projects. Camerons, which stopped trading yesterday, had been a significant contractor for decades. Founded as Peter Cameron Ltd in 1954, the company was bought […]
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Camerons’ collapse having ‘ripple effect’ on economy
THE collapse of a major building firm and its parent group is having a ‘ripple effect’ through the Island’s economy, the Housing Minister has said. Deputy David Warr warned of ‘collateral damage’ but also praised Andium Homes for taking on some affected sub-contractors. He added that he hoped the last of the ‘dominoes’ had fallen […]
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Minister: Lack of developers risks property price increase
AN ‘UNHEALTHY’ lack of developers in the Island is likely to contribute to rising property costs following the collapse of a major construction firm, the Housing Minister has said. Deputy David Warr spoke after Camerons ceased trading with immediate effect, citing Brexit, Covid and the recent increase in costs as some of the factors responsible. […]
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Prison officer admits having had relationship with jailed gangster
A PRISON officer in the UK has been warned she faces being jailed after admitting having a relationship with infamous gangster Curtis Warren – who is behind bars for a plot to flood Jersey’s streets with cannabis.
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Murder inquiry: Tributes paid to a ‘lovely, lovely lady who will be sorely missed’
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Centenier and special-needs teacher, described as being ‘passionate about her parish and Island life’, who died after being found with stab wounds at her rural St Peter home.
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Society wins right to carry on using land
THE Jersey Horse Driving Society has been awarded the right to continue using a piece of agricultural land for its events, despite objections from a neighbouring landowner.
