SCAMMERS have been attempting to trick Islanders with fake online news articles claiming they can receive money from the government. The paper has been made aware of at least one article – which attempts to imitate the JEP website – falsely stating that “by the order of [Treasury Minister] Elaine Millar Jersey residents will start […]
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Almost £15m spent on hospital project in first nine months of year
ALMOST £15 million was spent on developing the new hospital in the first nine months of this year. The total spent on the New Healthcare Facilities Programme from January to September was £14.9m, according to the Treasury Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar revealed the figure in response to a written question from Deputy Max Andrews about the […]
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Stamp-duty exemptions unaffordable, says minister
INTRODUCING stamp-duty exemptions to boost housing transactions would be “unaffordable”, according to the Treasury Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar argued that the housing market was “slowly recovering”. She said there were a greater number of transactions against previous quarters and that stamp duty revenue was higher than it was this time last year. In March, it […]
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Public meetings arranged to discuss return of Senators
PARISH meetings have been scheduled as part of a renewed bid to bring back the role of Senator to the States Assembly. Treasury Minister Elaine Millar will be visiting all 12 parishes over the next three weeks ahead of a debate on her proposition to restore the Islandwide mandate in time for next year’s general […]
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All Blue Islands planes “have now left Jersey Airport”, Ports confirms
ISLANDERS have waved goodbye to the last of the Blue Islands planes that were being held at Jersey Airport following the airline’s collapse last month. The ATR-72 was spotted departing on Saturday afternoon, just a few days after Ports of Jersey confirmed it was in “confidential commercial negotiations” with the aircraft’s owner. It was once […]
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Government is monitoring ‘nascent’ cannabis industry
THE Island’s fledgling cannabis industry is yet to generate substantial tax revenue due to “high upfront costs”, the Treasury Minister has said. Deputy Elaine Millar outlined the challenges faced by the new and developing cannabis sector and defended the current tax framework in response to questions from Deputy Philip Ozouf in the Chamber this week. […]
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“Some time” before King Charles III Jersey banknotes could be introduced
IT may be over two years since King Charles III’s coronation – but it will still be “some time” longer until a decision on whether to introduce currency featuring his portrait in Jersey is made, according to the Treasury Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar said this was because the Island still has a “significant stock” of […]
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Chief Minister to stand in summer election
CHIEF Minister Lyndon Farnham has become the latest senior politician to confirm he will be contesting the election in four months time – but has not revealed whether he will be aiming for the top job once again. Instead, the long-serving politician has said his focus is on concluding the work outstanding during the remainder […]
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Claim a free ticket to the highly anticipated Question Time event
If you’re an All Island Unlimited Subscriber, then you get a free ticket. Subscribe today and claim your free ticket. Subscribers get access to Claim free ticket After check out, simply email us to claim your ticket. What can you expect from Question Time? An exclusive Question Time style event featuring Deputy Elaine Millar, Jersey’s […]
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Blue Islands owes £9m to government as airline enters liquidation
BLUE Islands has entered liquidation with over £9 million owed to the Government of Jersey – which confirmed today that Loganair will also receive up to £1.5m from the public purse. In a statement shared this afternoon, the Treasury Minister confirmed that the Jersey-based airline will go into liquidation with a total of £9.1m owed […]
