1986 - 40 years ago - November Part 1

  1986 - 40 years ago - November Part 1

3-9 November

PLANS for the new golf course above Beau Port are thrown into doubt once more when Senator Dick Shenton announces that he intends to see that the issue is re-debated by the States. Meanwhile, it is claimed that use of the Beau Port land for the golf course would jeopardise a £1/4 million potato contract.

Labour MPs George Foulkes and Alf Dubs recommend that the Channel Islands' constitutional relationship with the UK should be the subject of a House of Commons Select Committee on Home Affairs inquiry.

Nurses throughout the Island's hospital system refuse to use the cook-chill food preparation method because they say that their union was never consulted about its introduction.

The inquest into the death of the 19-year¬old Glaswegian girl who died in October when she was the victim of an alleged hit-and-run accident reveals that she had drunk the equivalent of almost 10f1. oz. of spirits.

The Jersey Farmers (Trading) Union warns that it may have to halve its business and lose half its 18-strong workforce if it is unable to find new premises.

The Bailiff, Mr Peter Crill, decides to examine the administration of the Police Court following the resignation of the Magistrate, Mr Bob Day, because of the Court's "inefficiency".

The Solicitor-General, Mr T. C. Sowden, reveals that a major investigation into the way in which drugs are prescribed in the Island is underway because of "shortcomings" in the system.

 

10-16 November

THE States Police take the unprecedented step of offering an amnesty to people who admit minor drugs offences. The amnesty is linked to a new anti-drugs campaign.

Postman Mr Frank Burgess and another man, Mr Gus McInnes, rescue a two-year-old boy when fire breaks out at 2 Daisy Villas, Lewis Street, St Helier.

Although the States committee set up to investigate a defence contribution to the UK Government still favours the minesweeper unit offer, the possibility of an additional Jersey volunteer defence force is proposed by Defence Committee president Senator John Ellis.

John Nettles, the star of BBC television's "Bergerac" series, is a hit in real life as well as on the screen in Australia. His travels Down Under are part of Jersey Tourism's presence at a major international travel conference.

It is suggested that d'Hautree School is to close because of falling rolls. Education president Deputy Philip Mourant confirms that "changes are being considered".

Another major row surfaces in the Parish of St Brelade. The Constable, Mr Len Downer, comes under fire for failing to report back to parishioners on matters raised four months previously.

The joint venture between Sealink and Channel Island Ferries is threatened when writs are exchanged over alleged breaches of agreements made when the decision to cooperate was taken.