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AN eye surgeon has said that it is with a ‘heavy heart’ that he is suing the States after his contract was cancelled just days before he was due to start work.

ISLAND banks are reluctant to lend money to people wanting to study outside the Island and there are currently no government plans to introduce a student loan scheme, the Treasury Minister has said.

A STATES debate into the proposed funding of the new hospital descended into disarray yesterday as the Bailiff adjourned proceedings following concerns over whether the plan breached the Island’s Public Finances Law.

PLANS to borrow up to £400 million to fund the building of the new hospital could be approved by the States this week.

THE 2017 Budget will help secure Jersey’s financial future and maintain flexibility within public accounts, the Treasury Minister has said after his spending plans for next year were largely approved by the States yesterday.

A STUDENT loan scheme could be introduced in Jersey if taxpayers’ money is used to cover the cost of defaulted debt.

NO funds should be withdrawn from the so-called rainy day fund for 20 years if it is used for the future hospital project, a politician has proposed.

THE net price of road fuel is too high and a 7p per litre cut would be fair to consumers, an Assistant Chief Minister has said.