EARTH PROJECT JERSEY
The pressure group, Earth Project Jersey, is re-launching with the aim of being a strong campaigning platform for the environment ahead of June’s election. By Caroline Spencer The group was formed late in 2018 to bring together organisations and individuals with the common aim of protecting the Island’s environment. Its Facebook page states: ‘Our mission […]
FROM FARM TO FORK…
This week, Jersey Dairy has been involved with Skills Jersey’s Farm to Fork Skills Camp. This exciting new venture was an opportunity for local secondary school students to learn where their food comes from, how it’s grown, understand about the agricultural industry on a working farm, and learn to cook using locally sourced ingredients. Two […]
DEAD BUZZARDS TEST POSITIVE FOR BIRD FLU
The Infrastructure, Housing and Environment department can confirm two Common Buzzards have tested positive for Avian Influenza A virus (bird flu). The buzzards died earlier this month (around 8 or 9 February) and were tested as part of the department’s surveillance programme. One of the birds tested positive for H5 highly pathogenic Avian Influenza A. […]
JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CANCELS SPRING CONCERT
There will be no Spring Concert this year for the Jersey Symphony Orchestra. JSO musical director, Hilary Davan Wetton, (appointed late in 2019, but who has yet to conduct a concert in Jersey in this role) is not able to come to Jersey in April, when the Spring concert was due to take place. Instead, […]
THE MINISTER RESPONDS TO CAMPAIGN TO STOP TWO ST OUEN FIELDS BEING RE-ZONED FOR AFFORDABLE HOMES
THE Environment Minister, Deputy John Young, has commented on a campaign to stop two fields in St Ouen from being re-zoned within the new Island Plan. It has been proposed to build 77 affordable new homes on the site of Fields Nos O622 and O623. located at the village end of La Route du Marais, […]
PARISH ONLINE NETWORK REVOLUTIONISED
Local digital agency Blue Llama has launched 12 new websites, servicing 11 of the Island’s parishes and Comité des Connétables. This ambitious project saw the re-development of the Island’s online parish network impacting thousands of Islanders’ interaction with their local parish. As demands on local services increase, and our digital landscape continues to evolve, online […]
JERSEY PEARL TREASURE HUNT
In aid of Jersey Hospice The much awaited Jersey Pearl treasure hunt is back! – From February 19th to 27th – Come and join in for some fun and help raise money for Jersey Hospice Care Pick up your questions between 10am and 4pm (11am to 4pm on February 26th) and the Jersey Pear; team […]
NEW FALCONER SOUGHT FOR CASTLE
If you’ve ever watched one of the falconry demonstrations at Mont Orgueil and thought what a fantastic job that would be, now is your chance! Jersey Heritage is looking for a new falconer to continue captivating visitors at the Castle. The current Castle Falconer, Mike Entwistle, is retiring from his Living History role and his […]
BEACHGOERS WARNED OF ‘WASHED-UP’ WILDLIFE
Following spells of stormy weather, Islanders are advised to watch out for wildlife that may wash up on beaches across the Island, including Portuguese man o’war. So far this year, there have been various reports of struggling or lifeless seabirds on Jersey beaches, and most-recently Portuguese man o’war have been spotted at St Ouen’s Bay. […]
MORE FIELDS TO BE ‘RE-ZONED’ FOR AFFORDABLE HOMES?
The last dairy farmer in St Ouen would have to ‘sell up and cease trading’ if his land is developed as suitable for the construction if 77 new homes. Two fields to the west of St Ouen’s Village have been proposed for development by the Environment Minister under his ‘Plan B’ proposals, although they have […]