Isle News : Jersey

Partner at Hanson Renouf is the only lawyer in Jersey invited to attend prestigious conference

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:37 +0000

Advocate Barbara Corbett from Hanson Renouf will be attending an international family law conference in Salzburg from 22nd – 25th May. The International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers brings together experienced family lawyers from across the globe to exchange ideas, information and good practice about international family law. The prestigious conference allows lawyers and judges from [...]

Housing Affordability in Jersey

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:02:07 +0000

The latest Housing Affordability report from the States of Jersey, out today (17th May), shows that in the last ten years a working household with a mean net income has been unable to afford a mortgage on a median priced house of any size. This is a situation that might not come as a surprise [...]

Three re-elections at The Channel Islands Co-operative Society’s AGM

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:32:21 +0000

The Non-Executive Director elections were held at The Channel Islands Co-operative AGMs this week. The elections, which were held on Tuesday 14th May in Jersey and Wednesday 15th May in Guernsey, decide the Co-operative Society’s pan-Channel Island Board, which is comprised of four Jersey members, and four Guernsey members. The elections saw three members being [...]

Headway’s Action for Brain Injury Week

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:38 +0000

Next week will see a full week of activities and fundraising initiatives for Headway Jersey as part of ‘Action for Brain Injury’ week. Many Islanders including Headway members, volunteers and supporters aim to create awareness of brain injury and raise much needed funds for the charity. This year in conjunction with Headway UK, the local [...]

Liberation Festival Concert an inspirational success for local students

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:02:04 +0000

More than 20 local music students enjoyed a musical extravaganza at this year’s Liberation Festival Concert thanks to tickets donated by event sponsor Carey Olsen. The concert, which took place at St Thomas’ Church on Friday 10 May, was organised by Music in Action and was part of the Liberation International Music Festival that took [...]

ABN AMRO Private Banking recognised at Wealth Briefing Awards

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:03:26 +0000

ABN AMRO Private Banking has been named ‘Best European Private Bank for Domestic Clients’ in the Wealth Briefing Awards. The inaugural awards of Wealth Briefing, the global wealth management news and information service, aims to recognise best practise within the wealth management industry. ABN AMRO was chosen from a shortlist, which included BNP Paribas Wealth [...]

Top of the crops

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:03:00 +0000

Judging takes place next week in the annual Genuine Jersey Royal Potato Competition as part of the Jersey Food Festival. Over four days from Monday 20 May, the judges, farmers Alan Le Maistre and Alan Le Feuvre, and Peter Tabb, vice-chairman of the Genuine Jersey Products Association will be visiting all 32 primary schools to [...]

‘A Taste of the Sea’ at 16 New Street, 23-25th May 2013

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:32:41 +0000

“The man sure had a palate covered o’er with brass or steel, that on the rocky shore first broke the oozy oyster’s pearly coat, and risked the living morsel down his throat.” (John Gay, 18th century English playwright) As part of the Jersey Food Festival, the National Trust for Jersey is encouraging visitors to share [...]

Bedell Trust appoints experienced Trust Practitioner in London

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:02:43 +0000

Bedell Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of William McGilivray, who joins the London office as a Director and adds further to Bedell Trust’s global expertise. His role in London is to assist in delivering the bespoke range of fiduciary services Bedell Trust offers its clients and to develop new business opportunities across the [...]

Sport Strategy: Deadline nears

James Qualtrough — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:03:58 +0000

Islanders who take part in, organise or watch sport in Jersey only have two weeks left to put forward their ideas for the future. A consultation on the next Sport Strategy for Jersey closes on 31 May and organisers are urging sports people to get involved and take the chance to have their say on [...]