NO progress has been made in developing disused care facility Aviemore since it was sold to the public’s developer earlier this year. In February, the States of Jersey Development Company bought the site for £1.3m – which was less than half the £3m it was initially advertised for. Aviemore had previously hosted residential care for Islanders “with […]
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Tax on vapes is to be proposed in next Budget
A NEW tax on vapes will be included in this year’s government Budget to “dissuade” young Islanders from vaping, according to the Treasury Minister. Deputy Elaine Millar said the policy was part of a broader effort to reduce nicotine consumption, focusing on improving public health rather than generating revenue. The policy will be included in […]
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Party leader predicts ‘controversial’ debate over electoral law change
FURTHER “controversy” may be ahead when legislation surrounding the reintroduction of Senators to the States Assembly is debated, the leader of one of the Island’s political parties has warned. Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache spoke about the build-up to the Island’s next general election as part of an interview marking his party’s change of name from […]
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Minister sets out arguments against pension tax exemption
TREASURY Minister Elaine Millar has rejected calls made in a petition signed by thousands of Islanders to make pensions exempt from tax, labelling them “unaffordable”. Deputy Millar said that the tax exemption would cost at least £21 million per year – and would not benefit pensioner households on the lowest incomes. Paul Troalic’s petition “Make […]
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Majority of Blue Islands’ debt is from Covid loan, says government
FURTHER details around the extent of Blue Islands’ debt to government have been revealed, with tax receipts totalling more than £65,000 still outstanding. The update was provided in the wake of a statement given by Treasury Minister Elaine Millar in the States on Tuesday, detailing the financial support given to Blue Islands before it ceased […]
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Jersey Airport operations director resigns from post after 17 months
JERSEY Airport’s operations director resigned yesterday after just 17 months in the post. Ashley Maggs has worked for Ports of Jersey for 11 years, rising from a role in the Airport Fire Service to his current position in the leadership team in February 2024. In an email sent to all airport staff and shared with […]
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Dewberry House needs extra £1.7m for rebuild
ADDITIONAL funding of nearly £2 million is needed for the project to replace Dewberry House, it has emerged. Treasurer Richard Bell told the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel in a hearing on Friday that, due to inflation, the specialist capital project needs a further £1.7 million to realise what would be Jersey’s first purpose-built centre for […]
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Government takes ‘precautionary measures’ to help Beaulieu after school’s financial losses
THE government has had to step in to take “precautionary measures” to ensure Beaulieu Convent School would be in a position to continue operating “should the school face financial disruption”, after it emerged that the school suffered an operating loss in both 2022 and 2023. The school’s latest financial statements for the year ending August […]
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Ministers welcome high-revenue-company tax that will add millions to government income
MINISTERS have welcomed the introduction of new corporate tax rules from next year which they say maintain Jersey’s reputation as “a forward-thinking jurisdiction”. States Members voted unanimously this week to introduce the 15% tax rate on companies in Jersey with global revenues of more than 750 million euros in a move which will boost States […]
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Treasury Minister committed to getting Blue Islands Covid loan paid back ‘in full’
THE Treasury Minister has said she is committed to “ensuring” an £8.5 million loan given to Blue Islands during the pandemic is paid back in full. Deputy Elaine Millar said she wanted to “reassure” politicians and the public that the government was carrying out “appropriate oversight” of the airline. Blue Islands recently had to reduce […]
