READING the account of that lot in the Big House deciding to lob fifty grand in the general direction of Terry McDonald to compensate – in part – for a saga that was much of officialdom’s making, the one thing which pleased me greatly was his statement at the end of the debate that it was time to put the matter to bed and he would not be progressing it any further.
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Anglicans invited to meeting to discuss crisis in the diocese
ALL Anglicans in Jersey have been invited to a meeting next week to discuss a dispute that threatens the Island’s centuries-old link with the Diocese of Winchester.
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‘Jersey needs Foreign Minister’
JERSEY needs a Foreign Minister to correct misconceptions about the Island, open up new business opportunities overseas and act as a credible representative, a Scrutiny panel was told yesterday.
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Ministers welcome French ambassador
SENIOR Island politicians and officials have held talks on a range of subjects with the French ambassador to the UK who has been paying a visit to the Island this week.
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Commission’s politicians: Constables should stay
ALL States Members who sat on the Electoral Commission have now come out in favour of keeping the Constables in the States after the final member publicly declared her support for Option B.
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Bishop ‘may be trying to close a parish church’, meeting told
THE BISHOP of Winchester could be trying to increase his powers in Jersey in order to close a parish church, a meeting of Anglicans heard last night.
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Our rich artistic heritage
STRENGTH in depth is a phrase which sums up the range of artistic talent to be found in this Island. Indeed, it is remarkable that our small community produces so many individuals skilled in materials ranging from oils to watercolours and from ceramics to precious metals.
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We need to see our Dean back at work
From Christopher Davey. ON Tuesday night I sat in on the emergency Jersey Synod meeting at St Brelade’s Church Hall as an observer and, despite the calming efforts of the chair, I was soon aware of the strong feelings evident in the room. A fortnight or so ago, we were assured by our Bailiff and […]
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Scrutiny to review Foreign Minister plan
PLANS for Jersey to have an official Foreign Minister at the head of a new ministry are likely to be reviewed by a Scrutiny panel of backbenchers.
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No change in referendum on States reform
An Island referendum on States reform will go ahead exactly as originally proposed by the Electoral Commission.
