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Condor asked to extend current contract amid search for "long-term" ferry services solution
CONDOR Ferries has been invited to extend its current contact for seven months following eleventh-hour talks over the future of Jersey’s passenger and freight ferry services – while ministers continue work to find the best “long-term” solution. In a statement this afternoon, Economic Develop...
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JE plans a £120m upgrade to the electricity network
A £120 million upgrade of the Island’s electricity network has been announced by Jersey Electricity – but the work will lead to roadworks and disruption, the company has warned. The utility company has launched what it labelled the “Big Upgrade” programme, with work due to take place over t...
New vision for Waterfront revealed
THE Jersey Development Company’s revised vision for a major transformation of the Waterfront is now open to public scrutiny – with new plans due to be submitted next year. Islanders are being invited to take part in a survey on the latest proposals from today until 4 December. The JDC has said t...
Domino’s pizza chain to open branch at Les Quennevais
PIZZA chain Domino’s is to open a branch in St Brelade after its planning application was approved following an appeal. Domino’s Pizza Group first lodged proposals for a change of use of the existing coffee shop at Red Houses, Common Ground, to a hot food takeaway in April last year. The plans p...
Beach café to host farewell fiesta on Saturday
ONE of the Island’s much-loved beach cafés is to close its doors this weekend after nine years of serving food, drinks and good times to locals and visitors. Kismet Cabana is hosting a Farewell to Ouaisné Fiesta for its customers this Saturday, from 3pm to 11pm. However, owner and founder Chris ...
Jersey tops travel magazine’s list of best islands in Britain
JERSEY has won a ‘Best Island’ accolade from readers of an international travel magazine. In a poll conducted by The Traveller, a Condé Nast publication, Jersey was voted the “Best Island in the UK”, and beat competition from the other Crown Dependencies. While the Island was first with a r...
Guernsey to finalise contract with Brittany Ferries before December
GUERNSEY’S government is to evaluate a “Guernsey-only” approach with preferred operator Brittany Ferries over the next week and is to finalise a contract with the ferry firm before the end of the month. Meanwhile, ministers in Jersey yesterday had yet to announce a decision on whether Danish s...
Cocaine smugglers jailed
TWO men have been jailed by the Royal Court after separate cases in which each pleaded guilty to bringing drugs into the Island. Terry David Renyard (53) was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for attempting to import 192 grams of cocaine with 64% purity. The offence came as he arrive...
Hope for improvement after thousands stranded as fog hits Island
THOUSANDS of passengers have been left stranded after thick fog caused travel delays at Jersey Airport – but there were hopes of at least a slight improvement in today’s conditions. After two days with only one scheduled flight being able to land, the first successful arrival of today came at 7....
Islanders urged to help relief efforts in Spain
ISLANDERS are being urged to donate to humanitarian efforts in Spain following devastating floods that have been described as “horrific” by the Spanish honorary consul in Jersey. And a Spanish restaurant in the Central Market will be donating 10% of its takings from lunch and dinner sittings thi...
Closing aMaizin! Adventure Park 'extremely difficult' decision
CLOSING one of Jersey’s biggest visitor attractions was an “extremely difficult and emotional decision”, the owners have said. aMaizin! Adventure Park in St Peter will shut on 31 August 2025, with its owners Carlton and Kristina Le Feuvre planning to retire having run the attraction for a quar...
‘Upskirter’ jailed for six months for repeat offence
A 36-YEAR-OLD repeat “upskirter” has been sentenced to six months in prison for using a hidden camera to film up women’s skirts after he was spared prison for committing the same offence in 2020. Andrew Russell Renouf was sentenced yesterday in the Magistrate’s Court after admitting two coun...
‘Manipulative’ man jailed under domestic abuse laws
A “MANIPULATIVE, controlling and spiteful” 26-year-old man who repeatedly threatened and harassed his former partner has been sentenced to 15 months in prison under new domestic abuse laws. Andre Correia appeared in the Royal Court yesterday for sentencing under the legislation, which was introd...
Politicians to decide if plans for new-look Harbour can go ahead
THE biggest redevelopment of the Harbour in more than three decades could be given the go-ahead this week. The Planning Committee – a group of politicians who decide on larger and more controversial projects – are due to meet on Thursday to determine an application from Ports of Jersey to redeve...
Bergerac’s Triumph Roadster to make a comeback for new show
AN “iconic” car will be back in action as part of the reboot of the classic 1980s TV series Bergerac, producers have revealed. Filming for the six-episode run – commissioned by BBC-owned broadcaster UKTV – took place over several weeks in the Island this summer, with Bouley Bay, La Pulente, ...
Sure finalises takeover of telecoms company
SURE has completed its take-over of Airtel Vodafone. The acquisition will lead to a £48 million investment in a new 5G mobile network, according to Sure. There will be no immediate change for Sure or Airtel customers, as both companies continue to operate separately. The move was approved by the Je...
Back with a bang: Crowds flock to St Martin’s Bonfire
ORGANISERS of the St Martin’s Bonfire welcomed a “strong crowd” on Saturday evening as perfect weather helped to make it a success. In addition to the main bonfire, the charity event – sponsored by Jersey Mutual and run by volunteers – featured live music, a Guy competition and a fireworks...
Jersey ministers considering 'additional legal advice' as decision yet to be made about who will run ferry services
POLITICIANS are considering “additional legal advice” as they continue to debate the future of Jersey’s passenger and freight ferry services. Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel said that “further positive discussions” had taken place on Monday on whether the Island would choose Da...
Jersey ‘unsafe place’ for educational psychologists
JERSEY has been branded an “unsafe” place to work for educational psychologists by a union in a development described as “deeply worrying” by the children’s commissioner. The Association of Educational Psychologists, which represents the profession, is no longer recommending Jersey as an ...
GP who was addicted to vaping warns of the habit’s risks
A GP who became addicted to vaping is warning about the potential hazards of the habit. Dr Marc Picot started using vapes in an attempt to deal with restlessness caused by the medicine he was taking for depression. But not only did it fail to help but he found that after only a few weeks […] The p...