James Jeune

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Policy and legislation for wind farm debate "progressing well"

1 day ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

ISLANDERS should know by the end of the year whether Jersey will pursue the development of a wind farm in its territorial waters – with work to develop policy and legislation for debate “progressing well”, according to the Environment Minister. Deputy Steve Luce said that he had made it “very clear” to officers that he wanted the debate on offshore wind to happen in 2025.
Muratti sailing could disrupt freight, Chamber warns

1 day ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

A DECISION by DFDS to redirect one of its ships to enable inter-island travel for the Muratti could come at a cost to supermarkets due to the disruption of freight supplies, the Chamber of Commerce has warned. Chamber chief executive Murray Norton made the comments after the Danish shipping firm altered its schedule to enable a “one-off return trip” between the islands on 17 May to help football fans watch the women’s and men’s Muratti Vase finals.
Unauthorised doggy daycare business to close after losing planning appeal

1 day ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

A dog daycare business has been left with nine months to cease its “unauthorised activities” on a field in St Martin after a retrospective attempt to formalise the site’s use was rejected due to concerns over a loss of “good quality agricultural land”. Assistant Environment Minister Mike Jackson has dismissed two appeals submitted by The Barkley Club following an independent review by a planning inspector.
Islander behind dangerous driving sentencing petition welcomes approval of new traffic offence

1 day ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

An islander who started a petition seeking higher penalties for those who cause death by dangerous driving has welcomed a new traffic offence created in the wake of the hit-and-run collision that killed Dean and Charlie Lowe. Sophie Reid thanked Deputy Catherine Curtis and Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan after the States Assembly voted unanimously in favour of Deputy Curtis’s proposition, yesterday.
Concerns special Muratti sailing could impact freight supplies

1 day ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

The Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns over the potential impact on freight supplies that could be caused by DFDS’s decision to redirect one of its ships to enable inter-island travel for the Muratti. Chamber CEO Murray Norton made the comments after the Danish shipping firm altered its schedule to enable a “one-off return trip” between Jersey and Guernsey on Saturday to help football fans watch the women’s and men’s Muratti Vase finals.
WATCH: Replica of Christopher Columbus's flagship to visit Jersey

2 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

Jersey is set to welcome a full-scale replica of the largest of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his discovery of America. Nao Santa María will be open to the public this Saturday and Sunday at the Albert Pier between 10:00 and 20:00. The original vessel was the leading ship in Columbus’s fleet, which set sail from the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera (Huelva) on August 3rd 1492.
'A really important day for seabirds'

2 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

THE chief executive of the National Trust for Jersey has thanked Islanders who supported plans to create a seabird sanctuary at Plémont – after the project gained approval from the Planning Committee. Alan Le Maistre spoke after the committee voted three to two in favour of the application from Birds on the Edge to create a 907m “predator exclusion fence” along the coast, below the area’s public footpath.
Trinity receives Jersey Living Wage employer accreditation

2 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

TRINITY has become the fourth parish to have received accreditation as a “Jersey Living Wage” employer – with those behind the campaign hoping the remaining parishes will “follow the example” and sign up. The accreditation was secured through a campaign run by Catholic social action charity Caritas Jersey, which is licensed by the Living Wage Foundation in the UK to manage and co-ordinate the promotion of a “living wage” in the Island.
Spitfires to grace the skies above Jersey again in July

2 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

Islanders interested in strapping into the rear cockpit of one of the most iconic Second World War fighter planes still have a chance to do so this year…Spitfires.com will be bringing their operation back to Jersey from 17 to 19 July. The unique business, which enables paying passengers to fly around the Island in a two-seat Spitfire, recently concluded a series of flights timed to coincide with the Liberation Day celebrations.
Trinity becomes fourth parish to receive Jersey Living Wage employer accreditation

2 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

Trinity has received accreditation as a “Jersey Living Wage” employer – becoming the fourth parish to have done so – with those behind the campaign hoping the remaining eight parishes will follow. The accreditation was secured through a campaign run by Catholic social action charity Caritas Jersey, which is licensed by the Living Wage Foundation in the UK to manage and co-ordinate the promotion of a “living wage” in the Island.