PUBLIC sector workers could be facing redundancy when a five-year deal which guaranteed States jobs runs out in three months’ time. Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean, pictured, has warned that the ‘headcount will be looked at’ when the agreement, which guaranteed no redundancies within the States, expires in June. He said that ministers had no […]
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A tough message on pay
ECONOMICALLY speaking, these are extraordinary times, and extraordin-ary measures are called for if the Island is to emerge relatively unscathed when conditions finally improve.
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JEC reports 13% increase in revenue
JERSEY Electricity has reported a 13% increase in revenue from electricity sales in the nine months to 30 June.
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States projects to be revealed
BUSINESSES hoping to benefit from the £5 million worth of States stimulus projects can find out about upcoming projects at an event next Thursday.
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Mixed messages on tourism front
A ‘VICIOUS’ price war has made 2009 a difficult year for hoteliers in Jersey, according to the politician in charge of the Island’s tourism.
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Members have a roll call with a difference
LUNCH, according to the Hollywood villain and symbol of unrestrained 1980s corporate greed Gordon Gekko, is for wimps.
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Minister calls for light-touch government
THE Economic Development Minister has reiterated the views recently expressed by the Chamber of Commerce, that the government should ‘get out of the way’, to help the Island get through the recession. Senator Alan Maclean, pictured, said that he believes the States should be ‘removing unnecessary barriers’. ‘In these difficult times, one way of allowing […]
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Buy local, save jobs
MORE job losses are expected this year with the recession yet to fully hit Jersey, the Economic Development Minister has warned.
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The signs are not good for office work on the Esplanade
THIS week I went along to a talk about the Irish economy.
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Fewer business visitors hits air traffic figures
A DROP in business visitors to Jersey has adversely affected air travel, according to the Economic Development Minister.
