ALMOST a third of Jersey companies reported a drop in trade during the spring, according to a business survey.
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Jobless ‘should learn from immigrants’
JOBSEEKERS in Jersey need to learn from the hard-work ethic of immigrant workers, says the Economic Development Minister.
Bailiff’s panel in the spotlight
A DRIVE to cut red tape is among the declared projects of senior politicians, including Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean.
Cut red tape and keep Jersey open for business, says minister
ECONOMIC Development minister Alan Maclean wants to remove unnecessary laws, red tape and bureaucracy to make it easier to do business in Jersey.
Jersey wins legal battle over perfume name
JERSEY has won a legal battle in London to stop fashion house Chanel trademarking the name Jersey for its new perfume.
Finally, they are starting to put words into action
TWO years ago when the new cohort of States Members trundled into the Assembly for the first time since their election they were filled with the energy and ideas that only a clean slate can create.
Drinking, dancing and gambling
IT is a fair measure of the gap which still exists between Jersey’s social culture and that of the UK that bookmakers William Hill announced their intention to open here for the first time on Sundays, as the law now allows, before securing the additional permission of the parish Constable to do so.
Costs and speed of the internet
At a time when Jersey is working hard to diversify its economy and attract new business to the Island, the quality of locally accessible technology was always going to be fundamental.
We should be different, not just like everywhere else
BACK in August a documentary was broadcast on BBC 2, which cast a somewhat whimsical eye on everyday life in Germany.
but stars come out to offer glimmer of hope for new industry
A MAJOR £12 million fantasy film starring Bill Nighy and Malcolm McDowell could be filmed in Jersey after producers decided that the Island’s castles and beaches could make the perfect backdrop.

