A RALLYING call has been issued for more women to stand for the States and help improve equality and tackle sexism that some claim is rife in local politics.
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States reject proposal to close schools a week early
THE States have rejected calls to close schools a week early amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.
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Deputy questions why she was turned down for role
SEXISM driven by unconscious bias and outdated views is rife in Jersey politics, a Deputy has said after she was left questioning whether she was turned down for a role within government because she was pregnant.
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Bid to bring in population policy by 2021
THE Island’s long-awaited population policy could be presented by the government before the end of next year, if proposals lodged by a backbencher are passed.
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Recruitment struggle to follow migration policy?
A NEW migration control policy passed overwhelmingly by the States yesterday could cause significant expense and difficulty recruiting staff within agriculture, an industry representative has said.
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Elimination strategy for Covid-19?
A MULTI-MILLION-pound investment to introduce a Covid-19 elimination strategy could be worthwhile, a leading backbench politician has said.
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Deputy proposes slave trade remembrance day
JERSEY will hold an ‘international day for remembrance of the slave trade and its abolition’ every year on 23 August, if proposals lodged by a States Member are approved.
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Taser usage, healthcare and tax system on the agenda
THE extension of Taser use by the States of Jersey police, as well as proposals to overhaul Jersey’s healthcare and taxation systems are due to be debated in this week’s States sitting.
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Public to be asked for ideas on reducing car use in Island
ISLANDERS will be asked for their views on ways to reduce the number of vehicles on Jersey’s roads after politicians approved a proposal designed to strengthen the Island’s efforts to become carbon neutral by 2030.
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Pay boost for all in social-security contributions cut
ALL working Islanders will receive a pay packet boost from next month after the States voted to cut social-security contributions by 2% as part of a Covid-19 economic recovery package.
