GOVERNMENT OF JERSEY HOLDS ‘CONSTRUCTIVE’ MEETING WITH FRENCH FISHERMEN
In a statement, the Government of Jersey said that its representatives had met French fishermen and listened to the concerns that led to today’s protest. The 90-minute meeting was between the Assistant Minister for the Environment, Deputy Gregory Guida (a fluent French speaker), Government of Jersey officers, and representatives from the estimated 56 French vessels […]
Government of Jersey representatives meeting French fishing leaders
Government of Jersey representatives are meeting French fishermen this morning. It follows 50 boats arriving into Jersey waters off the south coast of the Island, in the early hours. At 10.30am, Deputy Gregory Guida, Assistant Minister for the Environment (who speak fluent French), and other Government officials met French fishermen, further to a request for […]
STORM IN THE CHANNEL
This morning an armada of French Fishing boats demonstrated their opposition to Jersey’s post-Brexit fishing rules by sailing to St Helier harbour. Although they have, at the time of writing, retreated to the western side of St Aubin’s Bay, a French navy patrol vessel, the Athos, is currently sailing towards the Island. Two Royal Navy […]
FISHERIES DISPUTE FLARES UP BETWEEN JERSEY AND FRANCE
The fishery dispute with France has now flared up, with France saying the UK has failed to abide by Brexit agreements defining fishing rights off the Island. A French minister has suggested cutting power to Jersey from its underwater link and the Maison de Normandie, which also houses the French Consular services, has closed down. […]
EUNE FROUQU’THÉE D’JÈRRIAIS – (A FORKFUL OF JÈRRIAIS)
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 François Le Maistre MÉMOUAITHES DÉ L’OTCHUPÂTION Né v’là bein vite l’Annivèrsaithe dé la Libéthâtion eune autre fais, et ch’est la […]
UPDATING THE BRANCHAGE
E By Bob Tompkins of the Branchage Action Group Change is inevitable and frequently needed to improve the health of our environment and in turn to bring benefits to wildlife and enhance the quality of our lives. One such alteration has been a much needed update as to how the twice yearly Branchage is applied […]
A PERFECT EXCUSE FOR NOT MOWING THE LAWN
Islanders are being encouraged to consider joining the ‘No Mow May’ campaign by not using mowers or strimmers for the whole of May. The campaign run by the British conservation charity, Plantlife, asks you to leave your mower in the shed for No Mow May and let the flowers grow. Research Ecologist, Nina Cornish, said: […]
MINISTER MEETS EU FISHERIES COMMISSIONER AS FIRST LICENCES ARE ISSUED
Jersey’s External Relations Minister has met, via video link, with EU Fisheries Commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevicius, to discuss the progress being made on the Island’s new post-Brexit fishing licensing scheme. Under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the Government of Jersey is required to issue licences to qualifying EU vessels wanting to operate in Jersey waters […]
HOW SHOPPING AT ACORN REUSE IS HELPING THE PLANET
Charity draws attention to the environmental benefits of reuse. By Caroline Spencer Buying and selling second-hand is one of the easiest ways you can reduce your personal environmental impact. This is the message that Acorn Reuse are spreading this month. In March, Acorn Reuse and Jersey’s Climate Conversation joined together to create a pop-up […]
IN THE KITCHEN
Springtime treats with our cookery writer, ZOE GARNER HELLO – brighter mornings and lighter evenings, that must mean one thing, spring has sprung! And what better way to pull ourselves out of the depths of our covid-dreary winter than by cooking up a storm with these sumptuous spring time foods. Sundried Tomato & Olive Loaf […]