IT seems slightly odd, counter-intuitive, that Cheyenne O’Connor would say that she wouldn’t change anything about her life. This is a woman who was sexually abused by her grandfather as a young girl, his crimes covered up by her father. A person, now aged 32, who was sent to prison when, as a 16-year-old, her […]
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Chief Minister showdown set for St Clement as Sir Philip declares
ST Clement could be the scene for a Chief Minister shoot-out as Jersey Liberal Conservatives leader and former Bailiff Sir Philip Bailhache has confirmed he will stand in the parish against Jersey Alliance’s Sir Mark Boleat. Sir Philip first entered the States as a Deputy in 1972 before embarking on a long legal career three […]
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Former internees praised for reconciliation efforts during war
EIGHTY years after the first Islanders were deported to wartime Germany, the Constable of St Helier has paid tribute to the part played by ex-internees and their families in cementing relations between communities once divided by conflict. Speaking at a church service held in the chapel of the castle in Bad Wurzach – the prison […]
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Grouville parishioners overwhelmingly oppose Island Plan proposals
PARISHIONERS in Grouville have overwhelmingly objected to plans to rezone green fields as affordable housing sites, An estimated 250 people attended a Parish Assembly – held in both the Parish Hall and Grouville Church – and considered proposals relating to the Bridging Island Plan. A motion or ‘requête’ put forward by 15 parishioners and represented […]
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Charity leader confirms he will run as JLC candidate
THE chief executive of brain-injury charity Headway Jersey has confirmed he is standing as a Jersey Liberal Conservatives candidate in the general election. Malcolm Ferey, a former chief executive of Citizens Advice Jersey, will compete for one of the five Deputy seats in his home parish of St Saviour. During the past few decades, Mr […]
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‘Only now are we starting to get back after lockdown’
Sponsored Content The Jersey Arts Centre has been educating, inspiring and encouraging creative debate for four decades. Its director says more government support is needed to ensure its future IF you attended one of the first performances staged at Jersey Arts Centre in 1983, then you may remember that, rather than being shown to your […]
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Jersey news: 10 things we learnt this week
Duels, drugs and giant puffins. It has been a busy week of news. Here are the ten things we learnt this week. 1. If you get involved in drugs, don’t draw attention to yourself Samuel Davies Picture: STATES OF JERSEY POLICE (33335439) Samuel Shea Davies kicked up such a fuss when someone got hold of […]
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Bilingual primary schools and better transport links to France discussed by Jersey politicians
FORGING stronger links with France will be a key aim of the Island’s new external-relations policy – with improved media communications, better transport links and bilingual primary schools to ensure children learn the language being among the ideas discussed by States Members. During Thursday’s States sitting, Members held an in-committee debate – in which there […]
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Candidates line up to become Chief Minister
THE race for Chief Minister could be hotly contested – with three candidates already confirming their intention to stand and at least two others considering their position. Jersey Liberal Conservatives leader Sir Philip Bailhache, Senator Kristina Moore and Reform Jersey’s Sam Mézec have all said they intend to compete for the top job in Jersey […]
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Political parties explore potential ‘common ground’
TWO of Jersey’s new political parties could be set to join forces – with both leaders confirming the groups had held talks. The Jersey Liberal Conservatives and the Progress Party have explored whether they might establish a more formal relationship before June’s general election. Sir Philip Bailhache, acting leader of JLC, said: ‘We are talking […]
