JERSEY will need to ‘build rapport’ with an EU body compiling a tax-haven blacklist as the UK will not be able to represent its interests post-Brexit, External Relations Minister Sir Philip Bailhache has said.
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Will history be made today in the States?
THE historic dual role of the Bailiff could be ended today after decades of discussions and debate on whether he should remain as President of the States.
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States to debate paying rates and Brexit progress
EACH parish could receive a one-off cut of £900,000 set aside to pay rates bills on States properties this year if Members approve proposals during this week’s States sitting.
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Call for end to collective responsibility
COLLECTIVE responsibility – the doctrine enshrined in the ministerial code which requires ministers to toe the official government line – is curtailing proper democratic debate and should be scrapped, the Economic Development Minister has said.
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Trade agreements ‘one of our biggest Brexit hurdles’
ONE of the biggest hurdles Jersey must overcome during Brexit negotiations is extending World Trade Organisation agreements to include the Island, the External Relations Minister has said.
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UK government confirms its commitment to Jersey post-Brexit
A COMMITMENT by the UK government to ‘strengthening and maintaining’ its bonds with Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man post-Brexit has been welcomed by the External Relations Minister.
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Brexit: Increase in xenophobia reported
MORE than a quarter of EU nationals surveyed by the States feel that there has been an increase in xenophobia in Jersey following the EU referendum.
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Bailhache defends UAE’s reputation
THE reputation of the United Arab Emirates has been defended by the External Relations Minister, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache.
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Dual-role debate delayed for Members to consider options
A DEBATE on whether to remove the Bailiff from the States Chamber has been postponed and an advisory panel has been set up by the Chief Minister to discuss the options for replacing him as speaker of the States.
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The inquiry at a glance
The Independent Jersey Care Inquiry examined the care system in Jersey post-Second World War. It was launched after the States adopted a proposition brought to the House by then-Senator Francis Le Gresley. The panel, chaired by Frances Oldham QC, sat for a total of 149 days. It heard from more than 600 witnesses, including former […]
