ISLAND households will be over £1,000 a year worse off if States Members approve a four-year plan proposed by the Council of Ministers, according to a Scrutiny Panel.
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Wage rises outstripping inflation for third year
WAGES increased by more than the rate of inflation for the third year in a row last year and the average annual salary now stands at £35,360.
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More than £6 million to be spent on moving Jersey’s recycling centre
OVER £6.6 million of public money is to be spent on moving the Bellozanne public recycling facility, scrapyard and green waste site to La Collette.
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Jersey still has top credit rating – despite predicted deficit
THE States continues to enjoy one of the best available international credit ratings despite recently predicting a financial shortfall of up to £125 million by 2019.
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It’s necessary to extend top civil servant contract to ensure States’ stability, says Deputy Chief Minister
JERSEY’S Deputy Chief Minister has defended a decision to extend the contract of the Island’s top civil servant, saying it was necessary to ensure the States has stability during a challenging time.
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Budget 2016: Mortgage Interest Tax Relief could be phased out and alcohol and cigarettes more expensive
LESS than a fortnight since the States debated and approved the Medium Term Financial Plan, the 2016 Budget has been lodged which sets out various proposals for tax increases and the planned withdrawal of certain exemptions.
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Workers’ contributions may rise to cover increase in pensions
Number of OAPS has increased by 11 per cent in the last five years Figures show States pension cost per year has risen from £132 million to £160 million during this period Jersey’s growing ageing population may mean workers need to increase contributions to their old age pension Should the pensionable age be increased to […]
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A year in the life of the States
It is now a little over 12 months since the incumbent States Assembly were sworn in and Members are nearing the end of their first full year in the job. We asked the 49 elected States Members to reflect on their achievements during that time in 200 words. In the first of a series detailing […]
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Merger between two major telecoms companies?
JT and and Airtel in possible merger after announcement in States sitting Move is dependent on approval from States and competition watchdog Read below: Analysis from former JT chairman John Henwood JT and Airtel – two of Jersey’s main telecoms firms – could merge if the move is given the go-ahead by the States and […]
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News focus – the man who thinks the Island’s worth a million
A new plan aimed at boosting Jerseys visitor numbers has been unveiled today – Tristram Colledge spoke to the man behind it, Keith Beecham of Visit Jersey VISIT Jersey’s mission has been clear for some time: attract one million visitors a year to the Island by 2030. Although the tourism industry has reportedly this year […]
