Jersey News, 9 February 2010 – Imagination toy store, situated within Jersey Electricity’s Powerhouse shopping complex, has won the Toy Industry Awards category of ‘Small Independent Retailer’ for 2009.

This industry leading annual award presented by the British Toy & Hobby Association and the Toy Retailers Association was announced at a presentation evening in London at the end of January.

In their submission for the award, Imagination impressed judges in a number of areas, including the ease of navigation around the store and clutter-free, clean isles in which children could play. Continued

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Jersey News, 8 February 2010 – Gavin Gray has joined IFM Trust Limited in Jersey as Associate Director of its Corporate Team.

In his new role, Gavin will assist in the development of IFM’s fiduciary business, with particular focus on raising the profile of the corporate team and its services.

Gavin, who has 20 years’ experience in the trust and fiduciary business and is a Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, has held senior roles at a number of blue chip trust businesses, including Morgan Stanley Quilter where he was a Director, Close Wealth Management and most recently at Dominion Fiduciary Services as Senior Business Development Manager. Continued

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Jersey News, 8 February 2010 – Jersey Post is issuing a stamp that glows in the dark as part of a Europe-wide stamp issue celebrating popular children’s story books.

Having chosen Edward Lear’s Dong with the Luminous Nose to feature on the 80p stamp, Jersey Post asked the artist Michael Pollard – an accomplished book illustrator – to pay particular attention to the artwork when painting the nose. During the stamp printing process Cartor Security Printers of France applied a luminous ink to the end of the Dong’s nose so that after the stamp is held close to a light it really does glow in the dark. Continued

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Jersey News, 8 February 2010 – Enjoy a Ramble with Roger Jones on Saturday 13th February. Walkers are to meet at Bonne Nuit Harbour at 2.30pm.

Enjoy a short (4 kilometres) but energetic and very varied walk which includes a fine stretch of cliff path with splendid views, quiet lanes and surprising footpaths leading to La Falaise, a natural landscape under the protection of The National Trust for Jersey.

Please telephone 483193 for further information or email enquiries@nationaltrustjersey.org.je

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Jersey News, 5 February 2010 – As part of the exciting business developments at the Axle fashion stores, today (Friday the 5th of February 2010) will see the launch of AxleJr@Voisins within the iconic St Helier store.

The new department showcases contemporary kidswear and accessories aimed at 4 to 12 year olds and also features ranges aimed specifically at fashion conscious early teens up to age 14.

Situated on Floor One the spacious retail area covers close to 3,000 square feet and has been designed with a funky fresh feel, perfect for children. Wide screen TV’s are tuned to kids channels and little hands can be kept occupied playing the latest games whilst parents browse the largest selection of children’s fashions in the Channel Islands. Continued

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Jersey News, 4 February 2010 – Durrell has received a welcome boost from Jersey Telecom as the communications firm has launched an innovative new mobile tariff that allows business customers to make a donation to Durrell instead of taking a new mobile handset.

Traditionally, when customers sign or renew their mobile contracts, they are offered free or discounted handsets as part of the package. However, as phones have become more sophisticated and reliable, many business users are finding that they simply don’t need a new handset every 12 or 18 months. Continued

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Jersey News, 4 February 2010 – Mourant du Feu & Jeune and Ozannes, two of the leading law firms in the Channel Islands, have announced their intention to merge.

The merged firm, to be known as Mourant Ozannes, will bring together two of the premier firms in Guernsey and Jersey to create a firm with unrivalled strength-in-depth and industry knowledge across the Channel Islands.

Mourant Ozannes will also be one of the world’s largest offshore law firms with more than 200 fee-earners and 50 partners practising from offices in the Cayman Islands and London as well as Guernsey and Jersey. Continued

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Jersey News, 4 February 2010 – Spike Productions, the largest and most respected independent video production company in the Channel Islands, has joined forces with The Partnership Group, the leading international communications and marketing services group that operates out of offices in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Dubai.

The enhanced Partnership Group is now the largest marketing services agency in the Channel Islands and sets a new standard for providing ‘full-service’ communications solutions to businesses, by adding video production and further digital marketing expertise to its already extensive range of services, which include marketing strategy, creative, advertising, online and public relations. Continued

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Jersey News, 4 February 2010 – Despite a year of difficult trading conditions, the Channel Islands Stock Exchange (CISX/Exchange) reported further business growth in 2009.

The Exchange experienced trading volumes in excess of 83 million trades alongside the admission of 443 securities to the Official List. Five new Members also joined the Exchange during the year. The business continued to be strong in niche markets, in particular in alternative investment funds and specialist debt and there was continuing interest in listing structured funds. Continued

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Jersey News, 2 February 2010 – The Savoy are very pleased to announce the appointment of their new head chef Philip Kleinschmidt.

Philip has been in the industry for nearly 25 years and comes to The Savoy from Rosins Hotel, Country Pub and Restaurant in Darwen. During his career he has worked around the globe from prestigious restaurants in London to famous restaurants such as Swizzle Inn in Bermuda!

He is now concentrating on putting his own personality into the menu at the 4* hotel The Savoy. His menu will offer unpretentious but elegant cuisine with an emphasis on British and French gastronomy and using an abundance of fresh Jersey produce. Continued

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