REGULAR readers will know that this column has often criticised States policies on public spending and tax.
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LVCR removal has cost 400 jobs
FOUR hundred Island jobs have so far been lost as a result of the UK government closing the VAT loophole that allowed Jersey’s fulfilment industry to thrive, the Economic Development Minister has revealed.
Fulfilment industry looks to China for new business
CHINA could be the saviour of Jersey’s crisis-hit mail order industry, says the Economic Development Minister.
Highlighting problems and finding the answers
POLITICIANS get elected on words, ideas and their ability to show us, the public, that they have the qualities to represent our views in the best possible way. But, they earn respect, are judged and get re-elected based on their actions – on their ability to get things done or at the very least to try and get things done.
‘Tax boost’ from plan to turn ports into company
PLANS to turn the Airport and harbours into a private company could earn the States £42m by 2032 in tax receipts and dividends, according to Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean.
A chance to rethink the economy
AS the full implications of last week’s historic High Court verdict on the future of Jersey’s fulfilment industry continue to unfold, it is already clear that it presents the Island with a daunting array of problems.
Run, rabbit, run … but to where, exactly?
APOLOGIES, dear reader, for repeating myself but there are times when life on the rock resembles that of the fictional Craggy Island, home to Father Ted.
Teach computer language in schools as you would French
THE Island’s efforts to establish itself as an e-commerce centre are being hampered by a shortage of skilled employees, according to Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean.
Law may ban alcohol sales to under-21s
TEENAGERS could be banned from buying alcohol in supermarkets and shops under new legislation.
Garages to be told to show their fuel prices
EVERY garage in Jersey is to be forced to display its petrol prices in an effort to reduce the soaring cost of fuel.

