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BBC News
05-05-2025
- BBC News
Di seven Capuchin Friars wey die for Obudu ranch accident for Cross River
Seven members of Capuchin Friars of Nigerian Custody don die while six wound for one fatal motor accident wey happun on Saturday 3 May. According to statement from St Clare and St Francis Custody, di brodas bin comot from di Ridgeway Community, Enugu State, for Obudu, Cross River State, wen di 13 brodas bin get accident. Dem don send di six odas to Enugu for medical treatment. "Wit deep sorrow but in di hope of di resurrection, di Capuchin Friars of Nigerian Custody announce di death of some of our brothers for tragic incident wey take place on di evening of May 3rd, 2025," di statement tok. "Thirteen of our brodas bin comot from di Ridgeway Community, Enugu State, for Obudu, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria, but unfortunately, dem get fatal accident. Seven of di brothers die as a result of di accident while six of dem sustain various degrees of injuries," di statement tok. "Di injured brodas don dey transferred to Enugu for proper treatment. We entrust dia souls to di merciful love of God and invite all make dem to join us to pray for di happy repose of dia souls." According to tori pipo Channels, tok-tok pesin to di Govnor of Cross River State, Nsa Gill for statement bin tok say di incident bin happun for Ikwette community by Obudu Ranch Resort bottom hill. Im add say di victims na seminarians wey bin go for a tour wit bus wey belong to di Enugu Catholic Diocese. "Na Reverend Father bin lead dem on di tour. Dem bin don finish dia tour of di ranch bifor dem meet di unfortunate incident for di bottom hill community, outside di ranch premises," im tok. Meanwhile, di Cross River State Goment say dem dey committed to make Obudu Ranch Resort and all parts of di state safe. "Safety na our most important priority for di Ranch Resort and beyond, and we go dey review di safety measures wey dey in place for di Ranch Resort for evri visitor," di statement tok "We dey beg all visitors to prioritize safety, including di how dia vehicles strong reach and to follow all guidelines wen dem dey come to our beautiful attractions and also comot from di Resort." Di govnor also tell di families wey lose dia loved ones sorry. Di Friars wey die Br. Somadina Ibe-Ojuludu nwachukwu Br. Marcel Ezenwafor Br Gerald Nwogueze Br. Kingsley Nwosu Br. Wilfred Aleke Br. Chukwudi Obueze. Wetin be Friars? Friar come from di Norman French word frere wey mean broda from di Latin word frater wey also mean broda. Dem dey use am refer to pipo for di Christian community. For Catholic, e mean pipo wey dey follow di Franciscan Order of Pope Francis wey dem born for 1182. According to di Capuchins website, di Franciscan movement bin bring many novelties for di Church. Friars suppose live a simple life and dey dedicated to preach and serve God till dem die. Dem dey follow di path of St Francis wey give im life as Jesus bin do: to die as a martyr wen im dey preach di Gospel.
Telegraph
24-04-2025
- Telegraph
Jersey: a coastal enclave with astonishing tides (and awesome seafood)
Now here is a riddle for the well travelled. Which of the British Isles grows by 30 per cent, twice daily? And shares similarities with both California and Maine? The answer is the Channel Island of Jersey. At nine miles west to east and five miles south to north it is the largest of a small clutch of islands that cosy up to France's Normandy peninsula. It gains that extra girth twice daily through some of the biggest tides in northern Europe, bigger even than the largest on the US east coast at Maine, although both destinations are celebrated for their coastal scenery and their seafood. A great way to experience that tidal movement is to walk out through the shellfish-rich intertidal zone to Seymour Tower, a 250-year-old lookout which sits one-and-a-half miles out from dry land at La Rocque on the island's southern shore. The walk passes oyster farms on the Violet Bank and is best done with a guide, lest the returning tide catches you unawares. Contrast this rugged, reef-strewn seascape to the beach that runs the width of the island's western end at St Ouen's bay. This is something completely different and where Jersey feels like California. The broad, stunning strand runs for mile after immaculate mile, backed by a series of beach cafés frequented by surfers and sunset watchers, and the prevailing wind makes it the perfect spot for kite surfing. This is beach life with a French twist. The coast of Normandy is just 14 miles away, so it's just as easy to reach Jersey from France as it is from the UK. The island can easily be reached on a short ferry crossing either to Barneville-Carteret, which operates through the peak season, from April to September, or the year-round service from or more distant St Malo, making it a natural addition to any European trip. That proximity to France has also had a longstanding influence on local history and culture. Until not so long ago the spoken language here was a kind of Norman French called Jèrriais and, although few locals speak it any more, it shines through in all the names and the local cuisine. As for the island's topography, that is neatly defined with the north shore being wilder and higher, full of dramatic cliffs, coves and caves, and a coastal path that swoops and climbs like a rollercoaster. On a clear day you can easily see France. Meanwhile the south coast is sun-facing and more gently sloped so there are more people – and houses. One of the most immaculate and sheltered of the island's beaches is up on the rugged northwest corner at Plémont, its pink-tinged sand (thanks to the island granite) washed clean by the tide twice a day. In fact, come here at high tide and you wouldn't think there was a beach here at all. Plémont takes a bit of effort to reach, down flights of steps, and anyone making that effort should also walk the coastal path westwards through blowsy gorse-rich heathland to the ruined fort at Grosnez. From this viewpoint you can see the islands of Sark and distant Guernsey to your left, with Normandy to your right, beyond a sandbar islet called Les Écréhous, which like Les Minquiers further south expands and contracts with the tide, and is crowned by a couple of fishing huts. Jersey Seafaris runs RIB boat tours around the main island's coastline and out to these islets – where you may well spot Atlantic grey seals and bottlenose dolphins. Plémont's corresponding beach on the south coast is Portelet, equally pink-tinged, also with a flight of steps to navigate, which makes it ideal for a self-guided snorkel trail around a tower named Janvrin's Tomb, the final resting place of a plague-stricken ship's captain in the 18th century. Just west of Portelet is the busiest of the family beaches, St Brelade's Bay, its sand backed by a mix of traditional and elegant resort hotels and restaurants. This is the place to try stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Finally, the eastern end of the island has scenic beaches at Gorey (sand) and Archirondel (pebble), with defensive towers and the 800-year-old castle of Mont Orgeuil looming in the background. Popular with year-round sea swimmers, Archirondel is known for its historic red-and-white Martello tower and its Driftwood Café, serving delicious homemade food, many of the dishes using fish locally sourced by owners Leyton Hunnisett and Gabby Mason, who also run Jade-S Fisheries. Whichever beach you choose, there will always be a kiosk or a beach café to hand. A place to sit and maybe even have a cocktail as you watch the sun go down. Indulge in the sea's bounty Hand-dived scallops, farmed and wild oysters, creel-caught lobsters as well as multiple varieties of wetfish are widely available all over the island, both from fine-dining restaurants such as the island's sole Michelin-starred eaterie, Bohemia Bar and Restaurant in St Helier, serving modern European dishes and a delectable pescatarian menu from chef Callum Graham's kitchen, and from informal locations such as the kiosk in the harbour village of Rozel called the Hungry Man, known for its crab sandwiches. Popular locations such as St Aubin, with its extensive yacht marina, are well stocked with restaurants including The Boat House, with lots of seafood options. Look out for a speciality shellfish the locals call ormer – a type of abalone – which occasionally appears on local menus. Where to stay in Jersey Atlantic Hotel, St Brelade A sun-filled luxury resort hotel overlooking the dramatic sweep of sand that is St Ouen's Bay on the island's western end, with its own spa and emphasis on particularly fine dining. Longueville Manor, St Saviour A handsome manor house, partly 14th century, in lovely well-tended gardens on the sheltered southern shore. The only Relais & Châteaux property on the island, so even the French are impressed by its cuisine. Jersey's Heritage Lets, island wide An eclectic selection of self-catering options within heritage buildings, from rustic offshore towers to the aforementioned Radio Tower, to apartments in castles and in traditional farm complexes. How to get there and around The island is a short direct flight or car ferry ride away from the UK or Ireland and direct flights also operate from certain French and German airports during the busier months of the year. If you're travelling from France, regular ferries run from St Malo. Car rental is available at the airport, as are taxis, while the local bus network is a reliable and inexpensive way to explore, connecting Jersey's main locations and attractions. Jersey – where sea meets soul Imagine an island that blends rich history, stunning seascapes and an exceptional culinary scene. One that brims with beauty and year-round adventures, and is closer than you think. Whether you're looking for a food-filled escape, to unearth hidden history or an active break, Jersey offers it all and so much more.
BBC News
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Songs and games at Guernesiais language event
Songs and games will feature at an event celebrating Guernsey's officially recognised language, Guernsey Language Commission said the event at St Martin's Community Centre on Saturday 8 February gave people the chance to meet others keen to learn the language or improve their will be invited to name a donkey from a list of 100 names in the language, join in a session of Maisaön, the Guernesiais equivalent of bingo, and take part in a community song about chip stealing Richard Collas, the commission's chairman, said: "We have been delighted by the level of interest in Guernesiais shown both by speakers and non-speakers which we see reflected in increased usage of the language." 'Preservation and revitalisation' He added: "If you are interested in discovering more or would like to know how you could help support the preservation and revitalisation of this important aspect of our heritage please do join us."Guernesiais, a form of Norman French, was commonly used by islanders from the Norman conquest to the can also meet businesses which use the language regularly, including Design4Living, Guernsey Made, and Jill Vaudin Merchandise which will soon be launching their first bilingual band La Guaine du Vouest will take to the stage at 14:20 GMT and 15:30 and will lead community singing, including a new song about seagulls at Cobo stealing will also be a screening of La Laongue Veille a film by Theo Cross and Matt Graysmith.
