For such a tiny Island on a global scale, Jersey has plenty of connections with the world super-power of America, which today sees its 44th president sworn in. THE JERSEY COW POSSIBLY the most famous example of the Jersey cow outside the United Kingdom is Elsie the cow, the well-known mascot of a United States […]
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Fury over Members’ ‘contempt’ for debate on food
AGE Concern has accused politicians of showing contempt for the battle for GST exemptions after their tardy time-keeping forced the debate to be cut short. Daphne Minihane, chairman of the charity, said that she was ‘furious’ that such an important debate was brought to a premature end because so few States Members returned to the […]
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A Week in Politics
THERE can’t be many opportunities for good laughs if you’re the Chief Minister.
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Another year, another review of Bailiff’s role
A MAJOR review could see the Bailiff, Attorney General, Solicitor General, Lieutenant-Governor and Dean removed from the States next year. But there is no prospect of changes being in place by the time Sir Philip Bailhache’s successor takes over the role of Bailiff in June. Deputy Bob Hill has tabled a proposition to review the […]
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Christmas Charity Auction lots
Star lot Bids all day from 10 – 4 pm A luxury holiday in India. Includes flights with Kingfisher Airlines, where you are made to feel like honoured guests and not just passengers. VIP welcome arranged by the UK India Business Council. You will be staying in two of the very best luxury hotels in […]
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A Week in Politics
WHAT more elegant way to extend your middle finger to voters could there possibly be?
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Nautical welcome to Jersey – now get out of my way
PEOPLE much cleverer than this simple country boy sometimes say that there is no such thing as a coincidence.
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Queen’s birthday reception
HUNDREDS of Islanders attended a reception at Government House on Friday evening to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday.
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Vegas lawsuit: Ministers were warned
THREE States ministers, including Chief Minister Frank Walker, were e-mailed information about the Las Vegas lawsuit against developers Harcourt almost three weeks before last week’s big Waterfront debate. But Senator Walker did not act on the information because, he says, ministers were assured by Harcourt director Patrick Power on the eve of last week’s debate […]
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Home Affairs Minister: Ian Le Marquand
Former Magistrate Ian Le Marquand is the new Home Affairs Minister, having sucessfully fought off a challenge by Senator Stuart Syvret. He won the election in the States by 34 votes to 18. Senator Le Marquand topped the poll in the recent Senatorial election, at his first entry into politics. During the campaign, he made […]
