MOVES to reinstate the role of Senator are ‘by no means off the table’, according to the politician behind the proposition to restore the Islandwide mandate, which was narrowly defeated in the States. Deputy Ian Gorst was defiant after seeing his proposals knocked back by 24 votes to 23 after a debate lasting more than […]
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Thousands support call for 2019 tax ‘write-off’
PLANS for a major overhaul of the Island’s income tax system have sparked an intense debate among Islanders, with thousands signing an online petition to alter the Treasury Minister’s proposals.
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Election 2022: Results
Deputy of St Helier South (four seats) Mezec 955, Coles 713, Poree 679, David Warr 616, Labey 591, Martin 496, Le Cornu 418, Jeune 277, Manning 276, Hopkins 247, Luce 220 Deputy of St Helier North (four seats) Gardiner 1665, Le Hegarat 1268, Andrews 1136, Ahier 999, Romeril 737, Pointon 656, Vibert 454 Deputy of […]
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Minister on mission to boost trade links with East Africa
EXTERNAL Relations Minister Ian Gorst began a three-day visit to Rwanda and Kenya on Monday in an effort to boost the Island’s trade links with East Africa.
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Charity fund hits £5 million
NEARLY £5 million has been collected from disused Jersey bank accounts over the last year. It will be used to pay for the Charities Commissioner and also be donated to local causes.
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Minister expects ‘tough discussions’ on retail tax rate
A FRESH fight to halve a controversial retail tax could be started around the Council of Ministers’ table as initial 2019 Budget discussions begin later this month.
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New bid to halve retail tax to aid high street
FRESH proposals to halve a controversial retail tax are to be tabled to aid the struggling high street, after it was revealed that Jersey’s retail sector has missed out on millions of pounds of investment largely due to the high tax rate.
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No re-count in Senatorial election
THERE will be no recount in the Senatorial elections after ninth place candidate Moz Scott opted not to request one despite just 123 votes separating her from Reform Jersey chairman Sam Mézec.
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Devil will be in the detail, but a revised innovation fund is a real necessity
By Lucy Stephenson
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Online outrage as Amazon adds 20% to Jersey ‘Prime Day’ bills
ONLINE retail giant Amazon has been upsetting Jersey consumers once again after it emerged that local customers were being charged 20 per cent more than those in the UK when purchasing offers in its Prime Day sale.
