Island Energy was “quite a toxic environment” before explosion, HR chief tells jurors

• Picture: JON GUEGAN. (37536116) ISLAND Energy's working practices was "unprofessional" and the firm had "quite a toxic environment", the woman hired to head up the HR department has said during the Royal Court trial into the Haut du Mont explosion.

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Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday Cannabis prescribing gaps revealed as Health discloses investigation into death involving drug • JERSEY is powerless to intervene against UK doctors prescribing medicinal cannabis to Islanders, a senior health official has told politicians – after a death involving the drug was investigated.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday Outsourcing considered as ADHD assessment backlog continues to grow • Health Minister Tom Binet and managing director Andy Weir. • Picture: ROB CURRIE. (38326115) Work to tackle Jersey’s growing adult ADHD assessment backlog could be outsourced.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday LISTEN: Laurie Corbel: Balancing Bikes and Books • The latest episode of the Bailiwick Sports Podcast sees Ironman athlete/PhD student Laurie Corbel grace the studio. • Laurie has recently completed an age-group victory in the 25-29 bracket at Ironman Wales as he continues his progression towards, hopefully, a professional licence and a spot at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

BBC Jersey · Local news · today Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel • The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Haut Du Mont trial: Supervisor 'felt really responsible' when told of explosion • A former gas worker on trial in connection with the fatal Haut du Mont explosion said he felt ‘isolated', 'shocked', and ‘responsible’ when told about what happened.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday 'World-class' Green Skills Academy unveiled • Jersey Electricity says its new 'Green Skills Academy' is one of the most advanced training facilities of its kind in Europe.

BBC Jersey · Local news · yesterday Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt • A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday Finance centres urged to build trust as global uncertainty grows • International finance centres need to focus on building and maintaining trust to support investors in a world of heightened risk and ever greater complexity and uncertainty, according to speakers at this year’s Jersey Finance Private Wealth Conference.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday Islanders invited to make their mark on collective artwork • Islanders are invited to help turn a Jersey gallery into a collective artwork. • Artists Hayley Gibaut and Sophie Harris, known together as The Stoodio, will take over ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House from Wednesday 14 October for Make Your Mark, an exhibition created with the people who visit.

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What's on: next 14 days

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29 Sep; 1, 6 & 8 Oct · Jersey HeritageMeet Albert: The Retired Gunner

30 Sep; 7 Oct · Jersey HeritageMeet Francoise Nicolle at Hamptonne

30 Sep · Jersey HeritageMeet Lady Elizabeth Seymour

1 Oct · Kairos Arts CharityGroove Exchange – Jazz Night for Kairos Arts

2–3 Oct · Marina Metro Hotel & Dockyard Restaurant2026 Dinner Club Programme

2 Oct · Jersey Trees for LifeVoluntourism with Jersey Trees for Life

3 Oct · Jersey Bulls FCJersey Bulls FC Home Games

3, 4, 10 & 11 Oct · RandallsThe Oche Club Brunch Social

3 Oct · The Porter's StoreTOAST Weekend Brunch

4 Oct · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubMotorcycle Trials

4 Oct · 3D EventsStandard Chartered Jersey Marathon

8–10 Oct · National Trust for JerseyBlack Butter Making Festival – Lé Nièr Beurre

9–10 Oct · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubJersey Rally

29–30 Sep; 1–12 Oct · Jersey HeritageField to Fork

29–30 Sep; 1–12 Oct · Jersey HeritageSearching for Jersey’s Celts

29–30 Sep; 1–12 Oct · Jersey HeritageTitanic – The Jersey Story

29–30 Sep; 1–12 Oct · Jersey HeritageTrade Roots

30 Sep; 1–4 Oct · ArtHouse JerseyArchitecture Week 2026

1–12 Oct · Jersey Hospitality AssociationDelicious Jersey Dine-Out Festival

3–12 Oct · Jason ButlerEutopia: Art Exhibition by Jason Butler

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Did you know? · Jersey

Jersey Zoo was a pioneer of captive breeding: in 1976, when only about four Mauritius kestrels survived in the wild, Durrell's team rescued eggs and helped rebuild the species.

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