‘A WEALTH of talented leaders’ have been announced as the shortlist for this year’s IoD Jersey Director of the Year Awards has been revealed. Designed to recognise the directors of organisations small and large who are helping to lead their teams through the current difficult economic climate, and to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, […]
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Get rid of the red tape and let Island retailers flourish
BUSINESS COMMENT: Gerald Voisin
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'Appalling timing’, recruitment difficulties, ‘no positives’… Jersey's main industries give their verdicts on Brexit
‘APPALLING timing’, recruitment difficulties, ‘no positives’ and a ‘limited’ impact on the finance industry – representatives of key sectors in the Island have reflected on the impact of Brexit three years on. Hospitality, retail and farming leaders all highlighted that Brexit had delivered more challenges than opportunities for the Island. They said it had created […]
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Letters to the Editor: Jersey must improve its appalling productivity
From Gerald Voisin. THE recent increase in the minimum wage is simply treating the symptom rather than the underlying problem. It’s like prescribing paracetamol for a headache and ignoring the tumour causing the pain. Jersey’s underlying problem is that our economy has not performed over the past 20 years and if we look at our […]
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Festive trading: ‘Mixed fortunes’ for St Helier retailers
THE cost-of-living crisis and supply shortages have left town retailers facing a mixed festive-shopping period. Following successive Christmases hampered by Covid, Jersey’s high street was hoping that this year Islanders would flock back to town. However, retailers – who have long faced challenges caused by the rise of internet shopping – are seeing customers become […]
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UK delivery crisis to blame for food shortages in local stores
JERSEY is facing food-supply shortages and a potential reduction in products available, the Co-op’s chief executive has warned, as Britain struggles with a nationwide delivery crisis.
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New Covid-19 measures next year ‘proportionate’, says Chief Minister
FORECASTS of a large wave of Omicron infections in Jersey in the coming months have prompted ministers to reintroduce mask wearing and work-from-home guidance – but not until the new year. Chief Minister John Le Fondré, who also announced an immediate acceleration of the vaccination booster programme and changes to the Island’s travel policy, said […]
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Keep left to help stay safe
SHOPS may be reopening today, but Jersey’s high street will still feel a little different for the time being thanks to a new ‘keep left’ policy and updated public health guidance.
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Shops call for extended opening to cope with Christmas queues
SHOPS are ‘struggling’ to manage increased Christmas footfall with two-metre physical-distancing rules and are seeking extended opening hours to allow Islanders to shop for longer, the Chamber of Commerce has said.
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‘Start Christmas shopping early’ to avoid Covid issues
ISLANDERS are being encouraged to start their Christmas shopping early to avoid potential social-distancing issues in the run-up to the festive period.
