A CANCER charity is joining forces with its Guernsey counterpart to encourage thousands of Islanders to make regular breast checking part of their routine. ABC Jersey has become the official Jersey charity partner of My Breast Friend, a free app created by Guernsey breast cancer survivor Gemma…
A SERIAL criminal has been jailed for throwing drugs, alcohol and vapes into the prison and spitting at two emergency service workers. Daniel James Vibert (35) swore at court officers as he was jailed for 22 months by the Royal Court. An investigation was launched when, on 6 September 2025, a…
THE details of modern-slavery legislation due to be brought forward in Jersey are being established as part of efforts to “strengthen protections against exploitation”. Home Affairs Minister Helen Miles said that officers were working to identify gaps within the Island’s current legislative…
THE number of motorists appearing in court for driving offences is “relentless”, the Magistrate has said, after a string of cases last week. Magistrate Bridget Shaw said she was dealing was cases “day after day after day”, but that despite repeated warnings – particularly concerning drink-driving –…
CONSTRUCTION work has begun at Albert Pier as Ports of Jersey look to improve its long-term future. The bankseat, which is at the southern end of the pier and faces St Helier Yacht Club, was originally a linkspan, enabling cars to get on and off ferries when they docked there. It is now used to […]…
TAXPAYERS are set to see a rise in long-term care contributions phased over the next few years as part of efforts to maintain “vital support” that the fund provides. The proposed increase in the maximum contribution rate – outlined in the draft Budget unveiled by the government at the end of last…
THE family of five-year-old Kason Le Flahec is inviting Islanders to come together this month to remember him and raise money for three organisations that supported them. Kason’s Day will return on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October – two years after Kason died unexpectedly. Islanders are being…
A CARE home has been ordered to pay almost £35,000 after it did not contest unfair dismissal claims from an employee of more than 12 years. Residential carer Zaneta Suder had worked for LV Silversprings Ltd from 1 October 2023 to 2 March 2026. The company owns Silver Springs in St Brelade, which…
THE prosecution case against Island Energy and three of its workers over the Haut du Mont explosion which killed ten people is expected to conclude today. Neil Armstrong (58), John Wright (60) and Lee Ward (59) each deny ten counts of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the fatal blast…
An application seeking permission for a series of retrospective amendments made to an “unsightly” property overlooking the Royal Jersey Golf Course has drawn stinging criticism from Grouville residents. Parishioners have taken architectural firm Riva Architects to task for building the house…