Jersey Evening Post

The Jersey Evening Post (JEP) is a community newspaper that comes out six times a week in the Bailiwick of Jersey. For 87 years, it was printed in a larger broadsheet format, but it has since switched to a more compact tabloid size. The paper's tagline is: "At the heart of island life."

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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.
'A really important day for seabirds'

1 day 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.
Rouge Bouillon reopened after "complex" repairs completed

3 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

Rouge Bouillon has reopened following the completion of “highly complex” repair works that began at the end of last year. The road had been partially closed since a burst water main caused a sinkhole in December. Several adjacent structures were damaged, including a property on Clarendon Road. The Infrastructure Department had previously described the subsequent schedule of repairs as “highly complex”, with some structures having been left “unsafe and severely cracked”.
Two teenagers arrested following alleged Co-op theft

3 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly stealing from a Co-op Locale in town, where they reportedly threatened staff. In an appeal for information, the States police said the incident took place in the Co-op’s La Colomberie store at around 7.10pm on Sunday. The force stated that it had received a call about two teenagers entering the store and making threats to staff before stealing some “low-value” items and leaving. Two boys aged 15 and 14 were subsequently arrested.
Vehicle crime on the rise, police warn

6 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

ISLANDERS have been warned about a rise in vehicle crime – with the States police urging drivers to lock their cars and take their keys with them “to deter criminals”. The force’s reminder comes after a car was recently found crashed in St Ouen. Two boys (aged 18 and 17) and two girls (aged 15 and 13) have been arrested on suspicion of taking or driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent.
West Hill fire likely caused by “carelessly discarded materials”

6 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

The Jersey Fire and Rescue Service has reminded Islanders about “the consequences of carelessly discarding hot materials in bins”, following a structure fire at West Hill that resulted in the evacuation of an adjacent residential block at the weekend. Three fire engines and 18 firefighters were needed during the height of the blaze at Pomme D’Or Farm on Sunday night.
Bergerac secures "completely new audience" with sale to Japanese broadcaster

1 week ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | James Jeune

Jersey’s most famous detective has secured a “whole new viewership” with a Japanese audience, those behind the new Bergerac TV series have revealed. The six part series has been sold to Japan’s leading premium pay TV broadcaster WOWOW. The announcement comes just over a week since UKTV revealed that the new six-part series has become the second highest rating programme on U&DRAMA, with 1.8 million consolidated viewers tuning in.