Archive for March, 2012
Health and safety seminar for construction sector – 27th April
Members of the construction sector are being invited to learn about the latest thinking in health and safety at a free seminar on 27th April. The Jersey Construction Council is organising the breakfast event in conjunction with the Jersey Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate to coincide with World Health and Safety Day. Organised by [...]
Jersey Heritage prepared for new season
The long months of winter are finally over and with spring comes the launch of the Jersey Heritage 2012 season. New exhibitions as well as many regular attractions are ready to help Islanders and visitors alike enjoy heritage sites and interpret the Island’s rich cultural past in modern and engaging ways. Some of the highlights [...]
Collas Crill announces Spring Seminar Series for Jersey professionals
Channel Island law firm Collas Crill has announced its first seminar series for 2012 in Jersey. These lunchtime events cover a range of perspectives and topics with a focus on practical tips to face the challenges of the year ahead. Expert speakers from Collas Crill and London law firms will discuss issues relevant to professionals [...]
Sinels lawyer passes Jersey Advocacy exams and leads new criminal law and legal aid department
Sinels Advocate, Lauren Glynn, is to head the firm’s new dedicated criminal law and legal aid department following her Jersey Advocacy exam success. The department will expand on Sinels’ existing commitment to Jersey’s legal aid system, by providing a resource to help those vulnerable persons and families who are otherwise unable to access legal advice. [...]
Fabulous flowers with botanist Tina Hull
National Trust for Jersey, Stepping Out Programme 2012 Fabulous flowers with botanist Tina Hull SATURDAY 14TH APRIL Meet: Ouaisné car park, St. Brelade, 2.30pm Join botany expert Tina Hull as we take a closer look at the island’s most beautiful spring flowers at one of the island’s richest and most diverse nature reserves, Ouaisné. With [...]
Mourant Ozannes staff learn to speak Chinese in a week
Staff at Mourant Ozannes have been brushing up their language skills by learning Chinese – in a week! Mourant Ozannes has recently opened an office in Hong Kong and the firm’s sports and social club decided it would be both helpful and fun to learn basic Chinese in preparation for working with their new colleagues. [...]
Seasonal parking reminder
Transport and Technical Services (TTS) would like to remind all users of seasonal car parks that from Monday April 2, they will have to pay to park again. Parking in the seasonal car parks is free from October to March (inclusive) but come the beginning of April is chargeable at 1 unit per 2 hours. [...]
Island Hotelier re-elected to International Board of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Patrick Burke, Owner and Managing Director of The Atlantic Hotel, rejoined the International Board of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) at the March board meeting held recently in London. Patrick was elected for a three year term by industry associates and peers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region in a closely [...]
Launch of Historic Abuse Redress Scheme
The Council of Ministers has agreed the details of a Historic Abuse Redress Scheme for those who were in the States of Jersey’s full time residential care between 9 May 1945 and 31 December 1994. On 6 December 2010, the Chief Minister issued the following apology: ”On behalf of the Island’s government, I acknowledge that the care system [...]
Executive head chef listed in Debrett’s exclusive ‘People of Today’ listing
Richard Allen, executive head chef at Grand Jersey’s Michelin starred restaurant, Tassili, has been included in the prestigious Debrett’s People of Today list. Debrett’s People of Today is the definitive guide to Britain’s meritocracy, featuring biographical entries of the UK’s most influential and successful people. It recognises the achievements of over 25,000 people drawn from [...]
