THERE are those who contend that the function of journalism is threefold – to inform, educate and entertain – but this bolshie little crapaud begs to differ. In my view the function is very simple – to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable.
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Politician censured for ‘lying’
A POLITICIAN has been publicly admonished and censured for ‘lying’ to States Members and the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry over the suspension of a former police chief.
Plan to put arch on the march from old prison to Waterfront
GRANITE stones which have spent decades in storage after once forming iconic landmarks could be resurrected once again, this time on the Waterfront, if the Infrastructure Minister can raise £120,000 from the private sector.
Plans for more hospital parking
FOURTEEN parking spaces are planned for the proposed new hospital outpatient facility at Westaway Court – more than double the number currently at the Gwyneth Huelin Wing.
‘Fear of immigrants’ hits national headlines
ISLANDERS are frightened by the idea of migrants coming to live in Jersey, former Housing Minister Terry Le Main has told a national Sunday newspaper.
Threat of Liberation Day boycott: Bailiff calls emergency meeting
THE Bailiff called an urgent meeting with community leaders on Monday to ease tensions over proposed plans for Liberation Day – as Occupation survivors now threaten to boycott the 70th anniversary celebrations.
Bailiff bows to public pressure over Liberation Day plans
Bailiff backs down over Liberation Day after public outcry over plans Some Occupation survivors had said they would boycott the event The Countess of Wessex will be the Royal visitor for the day Will you be attending celebrations at The People’s Park? Take our poll below THE Bailiff has bowed to public pressure and will […]
Full service is restored for Liberation Day celebrations following protest against proposed move
The Bailiff has announced a revised programme for Liberation Day. It follows a public outcry over the initial plans, which saw a shorter service than usual at Liberation Square. Some survivors had threatened to boycott the day’s events. Are you pleased with the changes? Take part in our poll below. A TRADITIONAL Liberation Day re-enactment […]
The day I had to wave goodbye to my family – one Islander’s remarkable Occupation story
AN OCCUPATION survivor has revealed the incredible story of how her uncles and their families narrowly escaped being sent to a concentration camp after conscientious objectors told the German authorities they kept wireless crystal radio sets.

