INCOMING politicians have been challenged to tackle a startling wealth gap which finds a quarter of Jersey children living in relative poverty and parents queueing for food and essentials at food banks. Patrick Lynch, said that the cost of living had become a “trendy phase” for would-be States Members campaigning for election, but that too The post Too many candidates ‘dancing around real issue’ of poverty appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

FOR some, charity fundraising may involve running a marathon, hosting a special event or baking and selling cakes. But few would have thought to travel to the Arctic circle to complete a 240km husky sled-challenge. During Easter weekend, Islander Philippa Le Mottee travelled to Kiruna in Sweden with nine others from across the UK, to The post Husky-sled challenge aims to raise £5,000 for Parkinson’s Jersey appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

CELEBRATING Liberation Day in Jersey should not mean forgetting about those experiencing conflict elsewhere in the world, a retiring politician has stated. Addressing a special open-air sitting of the States Assembly to mark the Island’s national day, Trinity Constable Philip Le Sueur shared some of the experiences of his family from Jersey’s Occupation, highlighting the The post ‘Spare a thought’, urges retiring Constable as he shares Occupation memories appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

MUSIC, smiles and a feeling of comradery brightened the magnificently decorated Town Hall at this year’s annual Liberation Day breakfast. Islanders filed into the room for a bright-and-early 7.30am start to the sound of Vera Lynn’s (There’ll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover ringing out plaintively from the speaker system. Plates were promptly The post “Everyone here has an incredible story” appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

BROLLIES could have become parasols in Liberation Square on Saturday morning – with a rather grim forecast which included a 70% chance of rain thankfully holding off, at least for the first and most important part of the day. Instead, the thousands of people who gathered in and around Liberation Square for the 81st anniversary The post Better than forecast Liberation Day proves national day has bright future appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

THE six candidates standing in St Helier North were quizzed over how to cut red tape, road safety and government spending as they looked to secure valuable votes ahead of next month’s election. It was not quite standing room only at d’Auvergne School – perhaps due to being hosted in the unenviable Friday night slot The post St Helier North candidates tackle cost of living, speeding and government spending appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

A FURNITURE dealer has been handed a suspended prison sentence following his conviction for attempting to pervert the course of justice. David Richard Hick’s offence of trying to protect a Catholic priest from abuse allegations by visiting the mother of the complainant and telling her “this has to be stopped” led to a sentence of The post Suspended prison term for attempt to influence investigation into alleged abuse appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

LIBERATION Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the “tolerance”, “commitment to human rights” and “fairness” on which Jersey is built, the Bailiff has said on the 81st anniversary of the end of the Island’s Occupation. Delivering his first Liberation Day address as Bailiff, Robert MacRae reflected on the hardships endured during the five years The post Bailiff reflects on importance of Liberation Day appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

STATES police are appealing for information after a man allegedly harassed a woman and followed her onto a bus last night. The incident took place on Friday 8 May, initially at Liberty Bus Station, and then on-board the route 1A bus, which departed the station at approximately 6.40pm. A male was reportedly harassing a female The post Police appeal after man allegedly follows woman onto bus appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

MORE than 20 unique events will feature in the Liberation International Music Festival, which begins today and runs until 18 May. The festival, which is being staged for the 18th time and is organised by Music in Action, promises to bring together world-class international artists and local talent across performances, workshops, and community outreach. A The post Festival swings into action for 18th time appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.