States overwhelmingly agree in principle to bring forward legislation for the introduction of marriage for same-sex couples The first same-sex marriage could be held in 2017 See how they voted below Who said what in the Chamber – read Members comments below THE States have overwhelmingly agreed in principle to bring forward legislation for the […]
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A year in the life of the States: What the Constables have achieved
In the second part of our series in which we give States Members 200 words to reflect on their achievements over the past year, the Constables share their thoughts Constable Chris Taylor (St John) In the parish of St John, I hope I have continued the tradition of ‘having fun’ and enjoying parish life. We […]
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Fancy owning a piece of Jersey pub history?
Items from the former Harvest Barn pub being sold this weekend Tables, chairs and pictures among the items up for grabs Read more about the venue’s colourful history below ISLANDERS will this weekend be able to take home a piece of history from one of Jersey’s best loved former pubs. The owners of The Harvest […]
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Good news if you live in St Helier as States agree to pay rates on buildings
THOUSANDS of St Helier residents could enjoy a drop in their annual bills after the States agreed to pay rates on their buildings.
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Coming to a screen near you – the States in action
States Question Time round-up Members vote 31-13 for the live screening of sittings States approve open air weddings Call for work licences review IT may not break TV viewing records, but Islanders will be able to tune into States sittings in the future after Members agreed to pay for cameras to stream live footage from […]
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We need finance centre to attract new business, says Minister
Finance centre saga continues as Economic Development Minister says Jersey needs more offices Senator Lyndon Farnham told a scrutiny panel that lack of high-quality office space was a growing problem He also said biggest problem Jersey faced was a skills shortage Video: See inside Google’s amazing New York offices THE lack of high-quality office space […]
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Football: Island sides held by the Navy
BOTH of Jersey’s senior representative football sides were held at home on Saturday by visiting teams from the Royal Navy.
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States round-up: Don’t cap abuse inquiry, Jersey’s finances worse than first thought and suggestion to seek independence
THE child abuse inquiry should not have a cap on its spending, despite concerns that the final cost could more than double, according to a backbench Deputy.
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World title shot for ‘original’ Jersey’s MMA star
IN JUST three weeks time, Islander Liam McGeary could become the first Brit in history to be crowned world champion in the multi-million dollar sport that is Mixed Martial Arts.
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Don’t neglect elderly, says head of care for children
NOT enough emphasis has been placed on making sure that vulnerable adults, including the elderly with dementia and those with learning difficulties, are safe and properly cared for, says the man responsible for safeguarding children.
