GOVERNMENT procurement policy will be amended to prioritise Island businesses to boost the economic recovery from Covid-19, if States Members agree.
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Island services under threat as virus lowers GVA by 30%
THE quality and standard of public services could be at risk if several of the Island’s industries continue to be suppressed amid the Covid-19 outbreak, the Economic Development Minister has said.
Contract is signed for lifeline flights to UK
LIFELINE flights between Jersey and the UK are set to be maintained after the government signed a contract with Blue Islands.
Smaller shops may be allowed to open next week
OWNERS of smaller shops which are still being prevented from reopening after the easing of lockdown are hoping to resume trading next week.
Campaign group welcomes Airport review plans
A CAMPAIGN group has welcomed the States’ decision to ask Ports of Jersey to review redevelopment plans for the Airport and the demolition of its historic terminal building.
Ministers considering a range of recovery ideas
A RANGE of fiscal stimulus measures to kickstart the economy is being considered by ministers as the Island emerges from the coronavirus lockdown, it has been announced.
Fury over decision in States made in ‘biased’ conditions
THE Jersey Tenants Forum has reacted with fury to the ‘disgraceful situation’ which saw States Members with declared financial interests in property able to vote down proposals to regulate the Island’s rental sector.
Huawei: Jersey to ‘align’ its approach with the UK
JERSEY has been working with telecoms providers to ‘align’ its approach to Chinese telecoms company Huawei with that of the UK, the Economic Development Minister has said.
Spend, spend, spend – your Island economy needs you
We are all suffering because of Covid-19, even us newspaper commentators. Our work is not a matter of life or death, of course, but we try to keep readers informed and government on its toes and, speaking for myself, I try hard not to criticise unnecessarily.
Extra government help for worst-hit businesses
BUSINESSES that have been worst hit by the Covid-19 crisis are being given greater government support to help them through the pandemic.


