A PUBLIC inquiry could be launched into the governance of Jersey’s four utility companies.
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Referendum on Constables and Deputies?
A PROPOSED referendum on reducing the number of Senators could be extended to cover Constables and Deputies.
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We have been far too soft on our politicians
From Paul Jackson. IT was wonderful to see Paula Thelwell (comment, JEP, 3 June) express what most Islanders must feel about this Island’s government and, in particular, those ‘pay-offs’ to top civil servants. I personally have felt sick of the never-ending cock-ups and profligacy that our ministers collectively are responsible for. We live in a […]
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GST warning
SCRAPPING GST on food and household fuel bills would lead to the tax rising on other goods and cost the Island £8 million, the Treasury Minister warned today.
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Head or heart over GST vote
STATES Members frequently face major quandaries which require them to vote with either their hearts or their heads. In the latest debate on the Good and Services Tax, scheduled for tomorrow, resolving the head-heart dilemma is likely to be just about as problematical as it ever gets.
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Will he, won’t he?
Former Bailiff Sir Philip Bailhache is to announce today whether he will stand for the post of Chief Minister.
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We’ll fight on, vow GST campaigners
THE battle for GST exemptions has been lost after a day and half of debate – but supporters in the States say that the war is far from over.
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New foriegn minister appointment criticised
BACKBENCH States Members have complained about Senator Freddie Cohen’s appointment as Jersey’s first ‘foreign secretary’ and what they see as the growing influence of the ‘Ozouf Party’.
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‘Shops, not parishes, should decide on Sunday trading’
SUNDAY trading is full of ‘red herrings and mumbo jumbo’, according to the head of Jersey’s Consumer Council.
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Anti-GST fight moves onto Facebook
PROTESTERS calling for GST to be scrapped on food and household heating bills have stepped up their campaign.
