THE Environment Minister says he is working to support the fishing industry in the wake of the ‘major disruption’ it has suffered.
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Island on track for 15 July freedom day, say ministers
JERSEY is on track for ‘freedom day’ on 15 July and a further easing of isolation rules is under review, ministers have revealed amid increasing signs that vaccines have broken the link between infections and deaths.
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Ambassador: Jersey and Poland should build links post-Brexit
JERSEY and Poland should look to build stronger trade and cultural links in the post-Brexit world with both enjoying growing economies, the country’s ambassador to the UK has said.
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France lifts ban on Channel Island fishing boats
A BAN on Channel Island fishermen landing in La Manche has been lifted and Jersey’s government has offered its own ‘sign of good faith’ as efforts continue to try to find a resolution to the ongoing fishing row with France, it has been announced.
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Island a ‘medium to low’ terrorist financing risk
JERSEY has rated itself at ‘medium to low risk’ of enabling the funding of terrorism through its finance companies and non-profit organisations.
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Senators to go after States reforms gain approval
MAJOR reforms of the composition of the States were approved in the Chamber yesterday – ending more than two decades of stalemate in attempts to overhaul the electoral system.
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Brexit and Covid causing some import costs to soar
THE cost of certain imported goods and materials is soaring – in some cases by 50% – as a result of Covid and Brexit, politicians have warned during a Scrutiny hearing.
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Business leaders call for action and openness
BUSINESS leaders have called for more emergency government support for the crisis-hit hospitality trade and say ministers need to be more open with Islanders about the current threat from Covid.
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French threaten to blockade Island as fishing row erupts
FRENCH fishermen are threatening to blockade Jersey’s port and stop supplies being delivered to the Island after a worsening diplomatic dispute between the two jurisdictions reached new heights.
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A reminder of Jersey’s role in the fight against international terrorism
THE Government of Jersey’s first national assessment examining the risks associated with terrorist financing has now been published and concludes that there is no evidence that there are any domestic terrorist organisations operating in Jersey, so the domestic risk of funding terrorism is low.
