By Ben Shenton I THINK everyone would have more respect for government if they did not have such a “do as I say, not as I do” mentality. That said, the vast majority who work in government in Jersey who I have direct contact with are the salt of the earth – really nice dedicated […]
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Why Jersey needs a tourism minister – who isn’t also in charge of everything else
By Ben Shenton JERSEY’S government loves a good multitask. But when one minister is expected to juggle economic growth, tourism, sport, culture, digital innovation, agriculture, marine industries, broadcasting and telecoms — it’s less multitasking and more ministerial plate-spinning at Cirque du Soleil. The Economic Development Minister has a job description so wide it could double […]
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'Of course Guernsey opted to go with Condor. They had a conflict of interest right from the start'
By Ted Vibert THE public tender to gain approval for the shipping ferry contract to provide sea links between Jersey, Guernsey and the UK mainland as well as France has been a hot topic of conversation in political circles this week – and with good reason. It’s been an unholy mess, which my fellow columnist […]
