With the news that the States are to reassess their relationship with the companies they own, we look at the utilities which will come under the spotlight
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Strong interest in Jersey International Finance Centre
Developers behind the plans are in ongoing negotiations with prospective tenants and have spent £4 million on preparing the scheme to date and have received planning permission for two large buildings and the planned underground parking.
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States round-up: A&E won’t charge drunk patients and living wage will be considered
PATIENTS who attend the Accident and Emergency Department after being injured or becoming ill from drinking too much or taking drugs should not face a charge for their treatment, the Health Minister Andrew Green has said.
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What happens to taxpayers’ money…
We take a detailed look at the States report and accounts for 2014 IT takes a strong stomach indeed to digest all 233 pages of the States 2014 report and accounts (plus a 300-page annex) at one sitting. ‘Even after the funding shortfalls of 2014, the States balance sheet is in a strong position.’ States […]
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Rugby fan boost for local economy
JERSEY’S hotels and guest houses enjoyed an early start to the holiday season last week as hundreds of rugby fans descended on the Island.
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Would you be happy to pay more Social Security to fund increasing numbers of pensioners?
ISLANDERS in employment could be asked to pay more towards Social Security from next year to fund the increasing number of pensioners.
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Where did it all go wrong? – Ministers announce predicted shortfall of £125 million by the end of 2019
£125 million funding gap by 2019 £60 million needed in staff cuts/savings Blame politicans with heads in the sand, says former Senator Read the JEP’s opinion below SIXTY million pounds in staff cuts and savings are needed to help plug a funding black hole after ministers announced a predicted shortfall of £125 million by the […]
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‘Open and wealthy economy’: Jersey’s credit rating praised
In the report, which is published every six months, Jersey was described as having ‘mature political and institutional settings, transparent economic decision-making, and high fiscal flexibility’ and also having an ‘open and wealthy economy’.
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States could freeze jobs to save money
Treasury Minister Alan Maclean said that nothing was being counted in or out following a call for every department to continue providing its services while cutting around two per cent from its budget.
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Islanders don’t want ‘a harbour full of Sunseekers’
Boat owners are concerned about soaring costs if harbours are privatised Associations and clubs have raised concerns with the States due to discuss issue this month Proposal to incorporate Airport and harbours as States-owned company Should the harbours be privatised? Take part in our poll below BOATING associations and clubs are worried that their costs […]
