THE price of alcohol in Jersey has increased significantly over the last two decades, while it has remained static in the UK, a report presented to States Members has revealed.
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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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Bailiff’s role: Senator lodges referendum amendment again
THE Chief Minister’s plans to remove the Bailiff from the States have been labelled ‘flawed’ and could be scuppered after proposals were again lodged for a referendum to be held on the matter.
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Time to replace the Island’s competition watchdog?
PRESSURE is building on the States to take action against the Island’s embattled competition regulator, which has been accused of being ‘too big for its boots’ and ‘at the point of failure’.
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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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Bid to stop online and high-street VAT charges
A NEW spotlight is being shone on retailers that charge Islanders VAT, with a senior politician and the Island’s consumer watchdog both calling for action to be taken to stop people feeling ‘ripped off’.
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Retail tax ‘puts £20m store deal at risk’
A PLANNED £20 million retail development is under threat after the States approved a new tax on large stores, it has emerged.
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Debate over electricity ‘stand-by’ charge plan
A PROPOSAL to block new electricity ‘stand-by’ charges – which a backbencher believes could hamper renewable energy development – is due to be debated in this week’s States sitting.
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Same-sex marriage legislation could be approved in January
THE first same-sex weddings in Jersey could take place early next year, with proposals to change the marriage laws due to come back before the States for approval in January.
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‘Disgrace’ to delay debate on new electricity charges
A STATES backbencher has criticised the Council of Ministers for delaying her proposition on whether to block new electricity stand-by charges and provide more support for renewable energy.
