We continue our series of article in Jèrriais – Jersey’s own traditional native language. The ‘frouque’ in question is a digging fork, rather than a table fork. An English translation follows. This contribution comes from Ben SpinkBouônjour et Bouanne Année bouonnes gens!Pouor ma lettre chutte s’maine, au c’menchement d’eune nouvelle année, j’avais l’idée d’pâler un mio, … [Read more...] about EUNE FROUQU’THÉE D’JÈRRIAIS – (A FORKFUL OF JÈRRIAIS)
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Jèrriais phrase book reveals the Island’s secrets
THE co-authors of a Jèrriais phrase book, launched less than a month ago, are ‘absolutely delighted and surprised’ by the numbers of people wanting a copy.Tchi Pitchi (pronounced ‘chip ee chee’), which means ‘what a pity’, sold out within an hour of being on the shelves at The Old Sail Loft in Gorey and since then about 300 books have been sold through Amazon.Tracy Peters, who … [Read more...] about Jèrriais phrase book reveals the Island’s secrets
Lower speed limits in St Lawrence to ‘enhance quality of life’
MOTORISTS need to drive more slowly along 10 roads in St Lawrence following a reduction in the speed limits aimed at enhancing the quality of life for those living in the parish.The changes are part of an Islandwide review into speed limits, agreed by the States within The Road Safety Action Plan, to bring greater consistency across all the parishes while enhancing the Green … [Read more...] about Lower speed limits in St Lawrence to ‘enhance quality of life’
Review on fishing industry of UK-EU agreement
A REVIEW to understand the effects on Jersey’s fishing industry and marine resources of the post-Brexit UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TECA), are ongoing.Last month States Members voted to approve, in principle, the Island's participation in the deal, which has a 90-day cooling-off period. They have until 31 March 2021 to decide whether the TECA is in Jersey’s best … [Read more...] about Review on fishing industry of UK-EU agreement
CHRISTMAS FUN IN THE MUD
ANYONE who has ventured away from tarmac or pavements over the Christmas and New Year period will have noticed how waterlogged and muddy the countryside has become. We are very fortunate that directly behind our home are fields, most of which are empty of any crop; the land owners have no objection to us walking our dog over their land. So it was that on … [Read more...] about CHRISTMAS FUN IN THE MUD