IT has been an unusually high-profile week for Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean.
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Public consulted about post
OPINIONS on the changing face of the Island’s postal service are being sought from Islanders and businesses as Jersey Post figures out how to cut costs.
Fall in business travellers – but UK sea arrivals up
THE number of business travellers who came to the Island fell by nearly a fifth last year compared to 2008 and overall air arrivals fell by over eight per cent.
‘Islanders want competition’
ECONOMIC Development Minister Alan Maclean has dismissed a damning review of his report calling for a new supermarket as ‘naive’.
Third overseas office likely
A THIRD overseas office for Jersey Finance is one of a number of measures likely to result from a £2.5 million States funding boost for the finance industry.
Tourism may get cash help from the States
JERSEY’S tourism industry may be in line for a cash injection from the States to help boost the number of holidaymakers coming to the Island.
Business School launched
THE Jersey International Business School opened this week and was immediately hailed as potentially one of the most important finance industry developments in recent years.
New merger rules proposed
PLANS to change the law to allow Jersey companies to merge with overseas businesses are being put out to consultation.
‘The key to the Island’s stability’
THE financial services sector must continue to develop to ensure the Island remains fiscally stable.
Cuts threat to lifeguard service
SOME of the Island’s most popular beaches could be without lifeguards this summer because of States cutbacks.

